JOSHUA PALMER NEWS

Hardly involved in passing game Palmer caught two of his four targets for 23 yards in the 34-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact It appears as if both Ladd McConkey (6-9-123) and Quentin Johnston (six touchdowns this season) have surpassed Palmer, who was once presumed to be the team's defacto No. 1 to begin the year. The 2021 third-round pick has yet to surpass more than five targets in a game, but he's at least seen four or more targets in all but three contests this season. That low volume could change next week as the Chargers try to keep pace with the Ravens.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Only one catch Palmer tallied 36 yards on his one reception (two targets) in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact The Chargers once again finished with more rushing attempts (39) than pass attempts (18) limiting any sort of volume Palmer might have been able to compile. It's a feast or famine fantasy system in Los Angeles dependent on wide receivers scoring touchdowns. It's possible there will be more passing volume against the porous Bengals defense next week.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strong production on two targets Palmer brought in two of four targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 27-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Palmer made good use of his pair of grabs, recording a 28-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter and adding a 26-yard catch on the final drive of the first half. Palmer was also credited with an additional nine receiving yards on an end-of-half lateral, leading to his third straight game with 60-plus receiving yards. Palmer has yet to see more than five targets in any game this season, however, so he remains a somewhat risky option dependent on efficiency heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herbert throws 2 TD passes, Chargers clamp down on Jameis Winston in 27-10 win over Browns

Justin Herbert passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first half — to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, who couldn’t get any...

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joshua Palmer: "We Know How Talented We Are" Wide receiver Joshua Palmer meets with the media after the Chargers' victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

OCTOBER 28 • CHARGERS.COM

Herbert Dots 45-Yard Dime To Joshua Palmer In Stride Quarterback Justin Herbert dots a 45-yard dime to Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer in stride.

OCTOBER 28 • CHARGERS.COM

Continues upward trajectory Palmer caught two of four targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints.

Impact Palmer didn't see significant volume but made the most of his limited touches with catches of 27 and 45 yards. He has increased his receiving yardage total in all six of his appearances this season, with a jump from 38 yards in Week 6 to 63 in Week 7 preceding Sunday's season-best effort, but Palmer has yet to score a touchdown this season. Palmer will look to snap that touchdown drought in Week 9 against the Browns.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Continues upward trajectory Palmer caught two of four targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints.

Impact Palmer didn't see significant volume but made the most of his limited touches with catches of 27 and 45 yards. He has increased his receiving yardage total in all six of his appearances this season, with a jump from 38 yards in Week 6 to 63 in Week 7 preceding Sunday's season-best effort, but Palmer has yet to score a touchdown this season. Palmer will look to snap that touchdown drought in Week 9 against the Browns.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Joshua Palmer vs. Arizona Cardinals Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer mic'd up for Monday's matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Presented by Hyundai.

OCTOBER 23 • CHARGERS.COM

Joshua Palmer on What Bolts Can Learn From Loss vs. Cardinals Wide receiver Joshua Palmer speaks to the media following the Chargers matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

OCTOBER 22 • CHARGERS.COM

Solid but unspectacular in loss Palmer secured four of five targets for 63 yards in the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals on Monday night.

Impact Palmer was expected to see a larger role with the absence of No. 2 receiver Quentin Johnston (ankle), but he saw only a slight bump in targets. The extra involvement was enough to allow Palmer to set season highs across the board, yet he was only third in catches and fourth in targets, with tight end Will Dissly surprisingly setting the pace across the board for the Chargers' pass catchers. Palmer next takes aim at the Saints in a Week 8 home matchup, a game that Johnston could also potentially sit out.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not involved much in win Palmer caught two of his three targets for 38 yards in the 23-17 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact Simi Fehoko, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey all saw more targets than Palmer, but the 25-year-old did play the second-most snaps of any Chargers wideout. The offense just doesn't pass the ball often enough to have more than one target be a consistent fantasy factor, and right now Palmer is no better than third on the target chart week to week.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in return Palmer recorded three receptions on four targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Palmer returned from a one-game absence caused by an elbow and calf issue. He finished tied for third on the team in targets -- behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston -- and did the majority of his damage on a 26-yard reception late in the third quarter. While it wasn't a particularly impressive performance, it was Palmer's highest yardage total in a game this season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

In clear for Week 4 Palmer (elbow/calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The pair of injuries kept Palmer from practicing Week 3 before he sat out a 20-10 loss to the Steelers, but after opening Week 4 prep with limited and full practices, he's on track to put an end to his one-game absence this Sunday versus the Chiefs. What's less clear is which quarterback Palmer might be working with, as Justin Herbert aggravated an ankle injury against Pittsburgh and has been limited in both of the Chargers' first Week 4 practices. If Herbert can't go, Palmer would find himself on the receiving end of targets from either Taylor Heinicke or Easton Stick.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Palmer (elbow/calf) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Palmer didn't practice at all ahead of Week 3 action, so his participation in Wednesday's session, albeit in a limited fashion, offers hope that his absence from the lineup may last just one game. The wideout has two more chances to increase his participation level ahead of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 3 Palmer (elbow/calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Though Palmer failed to practice in any fashion this week due to his pair of injuries, the Chargers still held out some hope the wideout could be available Sunday, as he was listed as questionable heading into the weekend. He'll ultimately miss his first game of the season, however, with his absence perhaps paving the way for either Simi Fehoko or Derius Davis to join Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey in three-receiver sets. The Chargers offense could end up skewing more run-heavy than usual, given the absence of Palmer along with the fact that quarterback Justin Herbert may be compromised a bit as he plays through a high-ankle sprain.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Palmer (elbow/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Palmer was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday due to elbow and calf injuries, but neither concern is enough to rule him out for Week 3 action. In the end, his availability will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey would stand to benefit if Palmer is inhibited or sidelined this weekend, with Derius Davis, Simi Fehoko and Brenden Rice the other available wide receivers on the Chargers' active roster.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Palmer (calf/elbow) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Palmer played through a knee issue during Los Angeles' win over the Panthers in Week 2, but he's now missed back-to-back practices while being listed with two new injuries. Versus Carolina, though, Palmer caught one of just two targets for 19 yards while only playing 41 percent of offensive snaps. If he can't practice in at least a limited fashion Friday, it looks like Palmer could be facing an uphill battle to play Sunday versus Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with new injuries Palmer (elbow/calf) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Palmer is listed with a new pair of injuries after being questionable last week due to a problem with his knee. He ended up playing in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers, catching both of his targets for 19 yards while playing only 41 percent of snap on offense. It's possible his role will be scaled back again if he ends up playing this Sunday at Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal production against Panthers Palmer caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Through two weeks, Palmer has recorded just four catches for 34 yards. The veteran wideout has yet to establish himself as the Chargers' top option in the passing game, while teammates Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey have earned more attention for their roles in the offense. Nonetheless, Palmer will look to take a step forward in Week 3 when the Chargers visit the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers success in running game gives time for inexperienced passing game to get up to speed

During his first four years in the NFL, Justin Herbert had 13 games where he had at least 47 pass attempts

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suits up Sunday Palmer (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact After logging two limited practices, Palmer finished the week with a 'DNP' on Friday and headed into the weekend listed as questionable. With his availability Sunday versus Carolina confirmed, Palmer should continue to see his share of snaps and targets alongside fellow WRs Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, in the absence of any limitations or setbacks. Prior to being ejected late in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' Week 1 win over the Raiders, Palmer logged an 81percent snap share on offense en route to recording a 2/15/0 receiving line on four targets.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Palmer (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, is "tracking to play," a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Impact Palmer failed to complete a full practice this week, turning in a pair of limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday's session entirely. His absence Friday apparently wasn't the result of a setback and might have been precautionary more than anything, so Palmer is expected to be cleared to play when the Chargers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if Palmer suits up as anticipated, he might have his snaps managed to some degree.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Palmer (knee) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Palmer downgraded to DNP on Friday after two limited practices, so he may be trending in the wrong direction. If Palmer joins DJ Chark (hip; IR) on the sidelines Sunday, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey would be joined by Derius Davis, Simi Fehoko or Brenden Rice in three-receiver sets.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 2 Palmer (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Palmer was limited in practice throughout the week. He's coming off a disappointing season opener in which Palmer had just two catches for 15 yards before being ejected in the fourth quarter after getting into a fight with Raiders defensive back Jack Jones. On the bright side, Palmer doesn't appear to be facing any supplemental discipline from the team for his ejection.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE