Chark secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Raiders. Chark's inaugural season with the Chargers has been disastrous, having compiled just four grabs for 41 yards and one touchdown (10 targets) across seven regular-season appearances. Hip and groin injuries resulted in Chark's debut being delayed in 2024, and his being essentially an afterthought for most of the year. He has, though, drawn seven combined targets in his last two appearances. He will have a chance to improve his production in the playoffs, beginning with Saturday's wild-card round game against Houston, prior to hitting free agency this offseason.
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Team
Los Angeles Chargers
Birthdate
9/23/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (JAC)
Birthplace
Alexandria, LA, USA
Position
WR
College
LSU
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Los Angeles Chargers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2023-2024
(1 season)
Detroit Lions
2022-2023
(1 season)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
Chark secured one of three targets for six yards during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Raiders. Chark's inaugural season with the Chargers has been disastrous, having compiled just four grabs for 41 yards and one touchdown (10 targets) across seven regular-season appearances. Hip and groin injuries resulted in Chark's debut being delayed in 2024, and his being essentially an afterthought for most of the year. He has, though, drawn seven combined targets in his last two appearances. He will have a chance to improve his production in the playoffs, beginning with Saturday's wild-card round game against Houston, prior to hitting free agency this offseason.
Chark is projected to operate as the Chargers' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's Week 18 game against the Raiders due to Joshua Palmer (toe) being designated as inactive for the contest. Chark has been a virtual afterthought in his debut Chargers campaign due to both injury and ineffectiveness. The veteran wideout enters the regular-season finale against the Raiders with just three receptions for 25 yards on seven targets across six games, but at least by depth-chart slotting, he'd be the next man up behind Palmer. It remains to be seen how long head coach Jim Harbaugh will keep his starting offense in Sunday, but Chark is one player who could potentially see action in all four quarters.
Chark caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers. Chark played just nine of the Chargers' 52 offensive snaps in the contest, well behind fellow receivers Ladd McConkey (46), Joshua Palmer (39) and Quentin Johnston (38). The veteran's two receptions, two targets and 16 yards were season highs in each category, highlighting what has been a disappointing season for the 28-year-old. Chark has appeared in just four games for Los Angeles and is clearly not a priority option in the Chargers' passing attack. He should be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Chargers host the Broncos in Week 16.
Chark played two offensive snaps in the 17-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday. Chark could see more of a roll with Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) dealing with a number of injuries in the final stretch of the season, but unless any of the usual starters is out, the veteran simply hasn't been a factor since returning from injured reserve back in Week 10.
Chark is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports. Chark is back in the Chargers' wideout mix Sunday, but with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also on hand, Chark will remain a speculative fantasy option until he turns in a full and productive game.
Speaking with the media Wednesday, coach Jim Harbaugh said it's possible Chark will be active and play Sunday against the Falcons, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. "The opportunity is there," Harbaugh said. "I really like what I see, and like every week, there's an opportunity. The opportunity is guaranteed, and DJ has the license and the ability to take advantage of that opportunity." It's unclear what the opportunity is, as the Chargers are healthy at wideout and seem pretty content with their trio of Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey and Joshua Palmer. Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis have been handling depth and special teams roles. Even if Chark does become active for Week 13, it's doubtful he is useful for fantasy purposes without an injury to one of the main three receivers.
Chark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Chark didn't suit up until Week 10 due to hip and groin injuries, but after playing only one snap in his Chargers debut, he will return to watching from the sidelines. It may take an injury to one of Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor or Derius Davis for Chark to enter the gameday lineup moving forward.
Chark played one offensive snap in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. Chark finally made his season debut after missing the past nine games due to a groin injury, but in a matchup that significantly favored the Chargers from the jump, the veteran figured to be a smaller cog in a run-heavy offense. It'll be interesting to see if Chark gets more run against a Cincinnati pass defense next week that has been incredibly vulnerable this season.
Chark (groin) is not listed on the Chargers' Week 10 injury report. The Chargers activated Chark from injured reserve this past Saturday, but he was inactive versus the Browns a day later. Now that he's off the team's injury report altogether, Chark appears poised to make his season debut this weekend against the Titans, bolstering a wideout corps currently headed by Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer.