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Herbert, Chargers bounce back with victory at Houston

Any concerns about how Justin Herbert might continue to look while dealing with a rib injury likely disappeared after he led the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-24 win over the Housto...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breakout game in loss Palmer tallied six receptions (on nine targets) for 99 yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Palmer finally had the type of game many thought was possible after earning the No. 3 wide receiver role during training camp. A 45-yard catch-and-run late in the second half ended up being the second most explosive play by the Chargers all afternoon, but it also showcased Palmer's speed, which has been an underreported part of his game. Keenan Allen (hamstring) seems like he could be back after missing the last two weeks, but it's possible Palmer could still be a reliable factor within the Chargers offense even if the veteran is able to make his return.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Justin Herbert day-to-day with fractured rib cartilage

QB Justin Herbert, who briefly exited the Chargers' loss to the Chiefs on Thursday, has fractured rib cartilage and is day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Late TD salvages day Palmer snared four passes on eight targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Palmer ultimately was top two in terms of routes run and offensive snaps among the team's wide receivers with Keenan Allen (hamstring) sidelined, but the second-year wideout didn't really make do with the additional opportunities. It appeared as if quarterback Justin Herbert and Palmer had a bit of a disconnect throughout the first half whether it be ball placement or precision of routes, but a touchdown in the waning seconds of the loss did end up salvaging what would have been a disappointing outcome for Palmer's fantasy managers. The Chargers, who saw Herbert labor through an apparent rib injury throughout the later stages of the fourth quarter, will have 10 days to heal up before squaring off against the Jaguars in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Primed for key role Palmer could have a heightened role in the Chargers' passing attack Thursday against the Chiefs with teammate Keenan Allen (hamstring) ruled out for the contest.

Impact Palmer profiles as the Chargers' No. 2 receiver in a game with one of the highest expected point totals of Week 2. He managed just five receiving yards on four targets in a 24-19 win over Las Vegas in Week 1, but Palmer's 75 percent snap share in the contest was third-largest of his career. The Chargers used Palmer as their No. 2 receiver and DeAndre Carter as the No. 3 after Allen was injured last week, while Jalen Guyton barely got off the bench (five snaps).

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Camera On: Joshua Palmer on His Drive for Greatness Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer sits down with Hayley Elwood on this special installment of Camera On for an inside look on his second...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Enters concussion protocol Palmer is in the concussion protocol, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Palmer presumably got hurt during Saturday's preseason game, in which he toasted the Cowboys for 3-75-1 on four targets. He looks to be ahead of Jalen Guyton in the competition for the No. 3 receiver spot, though it's possible both guys play some behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. With his concussion occurring 22 days before a Week 1 matchup with Las Vegas, the second-year wideout should have enough time to make his way through the NFL's concussion protocol.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high receiving yards in loss Palmer secured three of four targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 32-18 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night.

Impact Palmer notched a team-high amount of receiving yardage and also recorded an 18-yard touchdown grab off a screen pass early in the second quarter. The 22-year-old notably saw the first two targets of the game from Easton Stick, with the first play resulting in a defensive offside penalty and the second in an interception. Palmer's strong performance Saturday after he went without a catch in the preseason-opening loss to the Rams seemingly further cements his hold on the No. 3 receiver job.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Joshua Palmer at Training Camp Practice Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer wired for sounds at Chargers training camp 2022, alongside teammate Keenan Allen.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Comes up empty on four targets Palmer didn't bring in any of his four targets in the Chargers' 29-22 preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday night.

Impact Palmer, the frontrunner for the No. 3 receiver job, got the first target of the night with neither Keenan Allen nor Mike Williams in action. The former, a 2021 third-round pick, turned in a solid rookie season with 33 receptions, 353 yards and four touchdowns on 49 targets, and the experience he garnered should serve him well in his quest to make a significant second-year leap.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Palmer emerging as bigger threat in Chargers' offense The momentum Joshua Palmer built up last season with the Los Angeles Chargers has continued through the first two weeks of training camp

AUGUST 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Joshua Palmer emerging as bigger threat in Chargers' offense

The momentum Joshua Palmer built up last season with the Los Angeles Chargers has continued through the first two weeks of training camp

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clear frontrunner for No. 3 WR Palmer has been the No. 3 wide receiver during the majority of the Chargers' practices thus far in training camp, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's still relatively early in the preseason, but Palmer has seemingly wrestled away the No. 3 wide receiver duties from Jalen Guyton. Palmer, a second-year wideout, was already playing with the first-stringers during offseason OTAs and has only solidified the rationale with a strong performance during training camp to date. While Guyton has reportedly also had a strong camp, it seems more likely the two-year starter might be relegated to sub packages within the offense whenever the Chargers need additional speed on the field, and that's not even a guarantee given DeAndre Carter has emerged as an intriguing pass catcher in his own right. The team neglected to outright name a starting slot receiver in the first "unofficial" depth chart release, but at this point, the job is clearly Palmer's to lose.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Palmer on Improving in Year 2 Wide receiver Joshua Palmer talks with the media about getting more comfortable in the offense, contributing on special teams, and how he ho...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

With his friend's health on his mind, Joshua Palmer aiming for bigger Chargers role Can Joshua Palmer be third top wide receiver the Chargers desire? After a 33-catch rookie season, the team hopes he can fill an important ro...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Works with first-string offense Palmer worked with the first-team offense during the Chargers' OTAs, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's far too early in the offseason to make a definitive claim about Guyton's role heading into the 2022 campaign, but the third-round pick may be the early frontrunner for the No. 3 gig ahead of Jalen Guyton. Palmer quietly came into his own toward the end of his rookie season, compiling 18 receptions, 185 yards and three touchdowns over the final five games. While the Los Angeles offense would be noticeably devoid of speed if the Tennessee product was to earn the other starting wideout spot alongside Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, it would still put Palmer in decent position to post numbers in the Chargers' high-octane aerial attack.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joshua Palmer On His Improvements From Year One Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer speaks to the media about his offseason, the 2022 Chargers rookie class, and where he is now compared to this ti...

MAY 9, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Joshua Palmer shares untold story on critical touchdown play in season finale against Raiders Chargers receiver Joshua Palmer shares untold story on critical fourth-down touchdown pass that forced overtime in season finale against Rai...

MAY 9, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Scores in season finale Palmer caught four of his nine targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-32 overtime loss to the Raiders. The rookie finished the 2021 season with 33 receptions for 353 y...

Impact It took COVID-19 absences from both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to force the issue, but Palmer quietly seemed to earn confidence from quarterback Justin Herbert toward the latter half of the season, accumulating 18 receptions, 185 yards and three touchdowns in his last five games. Both Williams and nominal No. 3 starter Jalen Guyton are technically free agents entering this offseason, but given that the Chargers boast the sixth-highest cap space among NFL teams, the team could certainly choose to bring back both players. The rookie's lack of breakaway speed seemingly doesn't make him an ideal candidate to play outside where the aforementioned duo operate, which also throws a wrench in 2022 projections, but it's at least encouraging to have seen Palmer develop some chemistry with Herbert, Los Angeles' ascending franchise signal-caller.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes in win Palmer secured three of five targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.

Impact Palmer split the Chargers' No. 3 receiver role with Jalen Guyton, as Mike Williams was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the contest. Palmer played on 31 of the team's 67 offensive snaps, one fewer than Guyton. The rookie wideout's five targets were the second-most of any Chargers pass catcher. With Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both appearing healthy for a Week 18 matchup with the Raiders, Palmer is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed for smaller role Palmer is expected to share the Chargers' No. 3 receiver role with Jalen Guyton in Sunday's game against the Broncos after both Guyton and Mike Williams were activated from the res...

Impact While both Williams and Guyton were on the list last week, Palmer stepped in as the No. 2 wideout behind Keenan Allen and played a whopping 98 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps and finished with a 5-43-1 receiving line on six targets in a 41-29 loss to the Texans. After Guyton was activated from the list Wednesday, both he and Palmer still looked on track to have regular spots in three-receiver sets this weekend, but Williams' reinstatement Thursday closed the door on that possibility. When Allen, Williams and Guyton were all last available in the same game Week 15 against the Chiefs, Palmer's snap share dropped to 41 percent, with the rookie securing his lone target for a 15-yard gain in that contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in expanded role Palmer recorded five receptions on six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-29 loss to the Texans.

Impact Palmer ascended into the second wide-receiver role in the absence of Mike Williams (undisclosed) and Jalen Guyton (illness), and he was surpassed by only Justin Jackson in receiving production. He was involved early, picking up three receptions for 34 yards by the end of two quarters. However, Palmer's most useful fantasy production came in garbage time on a three-yard touchdown catch with 34 seconds remaining in the contest. Palmer should retain a substantial role in Week 17 against the Broncos should the Chargers' receiving corps remain depleted.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set for No. 2 role Palmer is expected to be the No. 2 wide receiver for the Chargers entering Sunday's contest with both Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Daniel Popper of...

Impact It'll be interesting to see how the Chargers offense operates with both Keenan Allen and Palmer as the primary options on the field given the two generally tend to run the same routes, but given the lack of available weapons overall Sunday it might simply be a matter of talent overcoming scheme deficiencies. Jason Moore, the third-year practice squad receiver with just two catches over the course of his career, will operate as the team's No. 3 wide receiver with Williams, Guyton and Andre Roberts (illness) all sidelined.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One catch Thursday Palmer caught his lone target for 15 yards in Thursday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact The return of Keenan Allen from COVID-19 protocols predictably moved Palmer back to an afterthought as the rookie wideout saw just 41 percent of Thursday's offensive snaps. The 22-year-old has at least seen his offensive role grow throughout the season, playing at least 20 offensive snaps for the fifth consecutive game after going over that threshold just once through Week 10, but the incremental rise in playing time hasn't done much for his fantasy value. Don't expect things to change much in Week 16 even against the Texans.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breakout game Palmer caught five passes for 66 yards and one touchdown on seven targets against the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Palmer led the Chargers with seven targets against the Giants, stepping up in place of usual lead target Keenan Allen, who was out due to COVID protocols. Palmer appeared to be Allen's main backup throughout the year, and this game both confirms that status and Palmer's readiness to step up in instances during which Allen is out. Palmer will likely revert to the WR4 role once Allen returns to the field, and Allen is expected to play against the Chiefs in Week 15.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE