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Justin Herbert Joins NFL NOW Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talks wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Oregon's CFP ranking and cooking brisket.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

MVP Watch: Tom Brady's odds improve despite being idle, as Josh Allen clings to lead

How can a QB improve his MVP odds despite being on a bye week? By watching all of the other favorites struggle, for one.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Where Do the Bolts Fall in the Week 10 Power Rankings? Take a look at where various NFL analysts and publications have the Bolts ranked heading into their Week 10 matchup with the Minnesota Vikin...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Larry Rountree III - One carry in win Rountree carried the ball one time for one yard in Sunday's 27-24 win against the Eagles.

Impact Rountree tallied just one of the team's 21 carries as Joshua Kelly took most of the backup workload. The rookie was unable to make the most of his singular carry, continuing to show his ineffectiveness on the ground as he has averaged only 2.5 yards on 29 carries over the 2021 season thus far. With Austin Ekeler back healthy and Justin Jackson (quad) set to return from injury in the coming weeks, Rountree will continue to see a minimum workload going forward.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drue Tranquill - Nine total tackles in win Tranquill recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.

Impact Tranquill has now recorded nine-plus total tackles in two of his last three games, setting the stage for his best statistical NFL season yet. The 2019 fourth-round pick has stepped into an important defensive role for Los Angeles. However, it may be a difficult afternoon next Sunday as Tranquill and the Chargers look to contain star running back Dalvin Cook.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Linval Joseph - Tallies nine tackles Joseph recorded nine tackles (eight solo) along with 1.5 tackles for loss in the Chargers 27-24 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Joseph was a dominant force in the win, finishing with his best numbers all season. Statistically, the Chargers have the worst run defense in the NFL, and teams have been able to run on them at will, however, Joseph's possible emergence as the primary run stopper should be seen as a positive sign for the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bosa - One sack in win Bosa recorded two solo tackles and one sack along with one tackle for loss in Sunday's 27-24 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Bosa exploited a weak Philadelphia offensive line and continued to be a disruptive force as he brought his sack total to 4.5 on the season. The star pass rusher's consistent pressure throughout the game had Jalen Hurts constantly scrambling outside the pocket. Bosa remains a top-tier IDP fantasy option in Week 10 as he gets a below-average Minnesota offensive line.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Hopkins - Kicks game-winning field goal Hopkins made both of his field-goal attempts while converting only one of his two extra points in Sunday's 27-24 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Along with Hopkins' clutch game-winning field goal with only two seconds left on the clock, he executed a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter after the Chargers stalled in the red zone. The former Washington kicker has been perfect on field goals since joining Los Angeles, going 3-for-3 in just two games. However, the veteran kicker's inconsistencies on extra points continued as his Week 9 miss dropped him to 14 of 17 on the season. With five teams on bye in Week 10, Hopkins could be a solid fantasy option in an explosive Chargers offense.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Palmer - Two catches in road win Palmer caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.

Impact Palmer continues to have a small role in the Chargers' explosive offense, extending his streak of at least one catch to four games. The rookie wideout saw an uptick in playing time as he was on the field for 30 percent of the offensive snaps, a major increase from Week 8 where he was only on the field for 13 percent. Going forward, look for the 22-year-old to split the No. 3 wide receiver role with Jalen Guyton.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Guyton - One catch in win Guyton caught one of two of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's win over the Eagles 27-24.

Impact As the No. 3 wide receiver, Guyton has not been targeted much this season. It's a bit concerning that the speedy wide receiver saw his snap-share dip coincide with rookie Josh Palmer taking a small jump in playing time, but neither did much with the Chargers' trio of tight ends all putting together positive outings. It's possible Palmer's development as a prospect could result in a more even playing-time split over the coming weeks, but neither figures to see enough volume to be fantasy relevant.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Staley Talks Sunday's Win, Justin Herbert and Preparing for the Vikings on Good Morning Football Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley raves about quarterback Justin Herbert's leadership and maturity and preparing for the Viking...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Joshua Kelley - Sees more playing time Kelley carried the ball three times for six yards and caught his only target for four yards in the 27-24 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Kelley became the No. 2 running back as Justin Jackson was out with a quad injury. Kelley and rookie sixth-round pick Larry Rountree have oscillated as the primary short-yardage ball carriers throughout the season without much rhyme or reason. With Jackson's status still up in the air, Kelley could be looking at more snaps in the upcoming weeks.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Top Fantasy Football Streaming Kickers for Week 10 Only two of the top four kickers in fantasy points per game this season are rostered in even 50% of Yahoo! fantasy football leagues. Kicker...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

All-22 Review: Analyzing the offense's success vs. Chargers Step into the film room for a full breakdown of the matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

All 22 times a quarterback completed 80% of his passes for, against Eagles, including Nate Sudfeld Five QBs have completed 80% of their passes this season against the Eagles. How they compare to those who have done it for, against Eagles.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM

NFL odds Week 9: Betting results, closing lines for every game

Check out everything you need to know about NFL odds for Week 9, from the lines to expert picks.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Broncos get good news on injured rookie Patrick Surtain II

The Denver Broncos are breathing a sigh of relief after learning top draft pick Patrick Surtain II's knee injury isn't serious

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers, Austin Ekeler finally had the Eagles' defense run down by fourth quarter The Chargers could not run on the Eagles for three quarters Sunday, but in the fourth quarter L.A. finally gained ground and a victory.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Top Shots: Bolts Ground Eagles in Philly Check out the best shots from the Chargers Week 9 road victory over the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Donald Parham Jr. - Scores touchdown again Parham caught all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact Parham consistently has seen around 20-30 snaps every given game, but a heavy three tight-end scheme saw Stephen Anderson, Jared Cook and Parham all factor into the offensive equation. The big-bodied target managed to capitalize on single coverage in the red zone to rumble ahead for the go-ahead score in the third quarter, but more importantly Parham saw his most targets since Week 4. Expect the 24-year-old to be a perpetual touchdown-dependent fantasy asset most weeks.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Smith - Out for season Smith (knee) has a torn ACL, according to head coach Brandon Staley, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith has been a regular contributor on special teams since Week 5, when he returned from an undisclosed injury. He'll try to be ready for the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Anderson - Surprisingly successful outing Anderson caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The Chargers opted for a ton of three tight-end sets, which prompted a lot of usage for Anderson, Jared Cook and Donald Parham. It's hard to imagine the sixth-year tight end really factoring into the offense more frequently considering Sunday's totals accounted for essentially half of his total production (9-82-1 line on 12 targets) this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Cook - More work in win Cook caught all four of his targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles. He also caught a two-point conversion.

Impact The veteran tight end saw the entirety of his work come in the first half as the Chargers leaned heavily on Keenan Allen and Austin Ekeler to salt away the win. While Cook hasn't seen a substantial workload, he has turned into a comfortable target for Justin Herbert when he's been called upon. That hasn't translated into red-zone looks, but it's put the 34-year-old on pace to surpass Cook's figures during his final season with the Saints.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Staley considers 5-3 an accurate reflection of Chargers

After two wins on the East Cast and four fourth-quarter comebacks, Brandon Staley isn’t surprised the Los Angeles Chargers are 5-3 and tied atop the AFC West

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles have more questions than answers 9 games into season

With a rookie coach learning on the job and a second-year quarterback in his first season as the full-time starter, the Philadelphia Eagles experienced typical growing pains in an...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS