Joshua Palmer

Week 4 vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Josh Palmer had his most productive game of the season in Week 3 against the Vikings, Palmer played 61% of the Chargers' offensive snaps and earned seven targets. He corralled four for 66 yards and a touchdown, giving him 12.6 Half PPR points and a WR27 finish for the week.

The Raiders have been better against wide receivers than other positions so far this season, and rank 11th in aFPA to wideouts. Palmer has generally benefited from a higher workload when Mike Williams has missed time over the last few seasons, earning 15.8% of the targets with Williams out of the lineup compared to 10.9% when the former Clemson Tiger plays. Still, it's hard to get too excited about Palmer from a fantasy point of view, given his finishing as a WR3 or worse in 79% of his games over the last two seasons. He's a desperation WR4 option this week.

Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans

With both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams available, Josh Palmer saw his role diminish on the Chargers' offense. He played 79% of the snaps, his lowest share since Week 5, and drew just six targets. The last time he had such a low number of looks was also back in Week 5. Palmer caught four passes for 53 yards, his fourth game in a row with at least 50 yards but third in a row with no more than 60. Palmer scored 7.3 Half PPR points, good for a WR43 finish last week.

The Titans rank 31st in aFPA to wide receivers, allowing the third-most receptions and receiving yards along with the second-most touchdowns along the way. But with Allen and Williams eating as much of the pie as they are, it's hard to get too excited about Palmer. He's a barely usable WR4 this week.

Week 13 at Las Vegas Raiders

Josh Palmer was OK in Week 12, without really being spectacular. He saw seven targets, his fewest in a game since Week 5, and while he reeled in five of them he only posted 56 yards without scoring a touchdown. Palmer managed just 8.1 Half PPR points on his way to WR47 numbers.

With Mike Williams still on the shelf, Palmer could be in for a decent day against the Raiders in Week 13. The Raiders rank 22nd in aFPA to wide receivers this season, which combined with Palmer's recent role and usage keeps him in the WR3 conversation this week.