Brenen Thompson (quad) questionable for Week 6

Njoku’s return is probably a good thing for the offense as a whole, but the Chargers’ tight end rotation makes for a fantasy-unfriendly situation. Njoku does not need to be rostered in 12-team formats. Brenen Thompson (quad/hamstring) remains sidelined.

Njoku had his practice window opened this week, giving the Chargers 21 days to activate him off injured reserve. He has been out since Week 3 and is now nearing a return, getting in limited work with a fibula injury on Wednesday. WR Brenen Thompson (quad/hamstring) was a DNP on Wednesday. Neither Njoku nor Thompson need to be on fantasy rosters just yet.

Harris was labeled week-to-week early in Week 6 and was unable to face the Chiefs that weekend. After resting and rehabbing through the Chargers’ Week 7 bye, Harris has a chance to resume playing in Week 8. We expect to see him listed as a limited participant, but an update will be provided if he practices in full. Brenen Thompson (quad) remains sidelined.

Johnston is on track to play, but this wide receiver corps is very banged up. KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and Brenen Thompson (quad) remained limited as well. Marquez Valdes-Scantling (ribs) upgraded to full.

Johnston, KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring), Brenen Thompson (quad), and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (rib) were all limited Wednesday. Lambert-Smith currently has his practice window for return from IR open while the others are dealing with a varying level of ailments. Johnston is the best fantasy option out of this group, but he is only worth FLEX consideration in the deepest of leagues. With Ladd McConkey (foot) also limited, the Chargers have several “maybes” ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the Chiefs.

He resumed practicing on Wednesday, was downgraded on Thursday, and was ruled out on Friday. There’s a Chargers short story somewhere in there. Thompson hasn’t played since Week 2. Non-dynasty leaguers don’t have to care about this.

Johnston and TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) both remained limited today, though WR Brenen Thompson (quad) downgraded. He did not practice, nor did Ladd McConkey (foot). Tre’ Harris could end up being the Chargers’ No. 1 wide receiver, but he would only be a FLEX against the Broncos.

In addition to Johnston, TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) and WR Brenen Thompson (quad) were also limited. Johnston has played in every game this season, but pops up on the practice report with a chest issue on Wednesday. He is not yet in danger of missing Week 5, barring setbacks later in the week. Neither Thompson nor Kolar have played since Week 2 but both have a chance to return this week against the Broncos. With Ladd McConkey (foot) not practicing, Johnston may have fantasy value as the Chargers’ No. 1 wideout this week.

Thompson is unlikely to be FLEX-viable, but the Chargers need all the help they can get, and he at least took a few first-team reps during preseason play. At worst, his speed will help keep safeties honest whenever he retakes the field on game day.

Thompson didn’t play last week with the quad issue and may be an IR candidate over the weekend. He hasn’t practiced in either of the last two weeks. He has one catch for 13 yards in 22 offensive snaps so far. You may cut bait in non-dynasty leagues.