Fantasy Player Profile

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Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
1 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
2 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
3 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
4 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
5 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
6 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
7 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
9 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
10 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
11 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
12 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
13 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
14 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
15 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
16 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
17 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
18 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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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 yards and four touchdowns.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 13 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Catches three passes in win
Palmer secured three of five targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Palmer split the Chargers' No. 3 receiver role with Jalen Guyton, as Mike Williams (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of the contest. Palmer played 31 of the team's 67 offensive snaps, one fewer than Guyton. With Keenan Allen and Williams both appearing healthy ahead of a Week 18 matchup with the Raiders, Palmer can't be counted on to fill a significant role in Los Angeles' passing attack in the regular-season finale.
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 5:56am by Rotowire.com
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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 reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week, Gavino Borquez of USA Today reports.
Analysis: 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.…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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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 The Athletic reports.
Analysis: 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 trying to overcome 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…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch Thursday
Palmer caught his lone target for 15 yards in Thursday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: 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…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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Breakout game
Palmer caught five passes for 66 yards and one touchdown on seven targets against the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Can't gather only target
Palmer failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 41-22 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Palmer saw a slip in snap time as Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton took charge. The rookie's lone target was simply a dropped deep pass which slipped off his hands and somehow landed in the cornerback's arm for Justin Herbert's lone interception. In the previous five games, the fourth-string wide receiver had at least one catch with 17-plus yards, but with a significant lead for most of the afternoon Palmer wasn't needed. Facing the Giants in the upcoming week, the rookie might have an impact…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 7 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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Snares two catches
Palmer caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The rookie saw his second-most snaps this season, but the extra workload once again didn't translate to much. Favorable passing game scripts could force Palmer onto the field more as the season progresses, but he's far behind the more efficient targets heavily utilized by the Chargers.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 9:37am by Rotowire.com
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Only one catch
Palmer caught his only target for 17 yards in the 41-37 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: After going two straight games with at least two catches, Palmer was limited to only one reception Sunday night. The 22-year-old's snap share was down from last week as he was only on the field for 30 percent of snaps, a bit less than Jalen Guyton. With the high volume of passes that go to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, Palmer's fantasy value is significantly minimized.
Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Season high in receptions
Palmer caught three of four targets for 22 yards during Sunday's 27-20 loss against the Vikings.
Analysis: Palmer caught a season-high three passes against the Vikings on Sunday. All three of Palmer's catches came on the Chargers' last possession of the game and set up a 24-yard Dustin Hopkins field goal. Palmer has only seen 17 targets on the year, but this game marks an uptick in usage for the 2021 third-round pick. Moving forward, Palmer should continue to function as Justin Herbert's fifth or sixth option in the passing game, and his upside is capped by the talent ahead of him in the receiving…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in road win
Palmer caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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First career touchdown
Palmer caught his lone target for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Palmer's score game on a junk-time drive, but it was an impressive catch nevertheless as the 2021 third-round pick plucked the ball away from two defenders on an underthrown pass. The rookie has rarely been used this season, ceding the majority of the playing time to Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Hardly relevant in win
Palmer caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 47-42 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Palmer played 16 offensive snaps but was once again relegated to offensive afterthought. After seemingly emerging from training camp as the No. 3 pass catcher, Palmer has more or less been a depth piece behind Jalen Guyton, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and likely won't rise above that spot unless injuries occur.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Mundane figures again
Palmer caught two targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Palmer at least saw his opportunities line up with No. 3 wideout Jalen Guyton (two catches, 13 yards), but it's fair to say the third-round rookie hasn't wowed over the first two weeks. Don't anticipate a change in his fantasy value unless an injury shakes up the top of the depth chart.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Not No. 3 wideout just yet
Palmer caught his lone target for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Analysis: Two weeks after reportedly beating out Tyron Johnson for the Chargers' No. 3 wideout role, Palmer saw just 14 offensive snaps compared to Jaylen Guyton's 53. The team could have simply been easing the rookie into his first professional game, but the difference in snaps is jarring given how strong the 2021 third-rounder's training camp supposedly was. Palmer's playing time likely will increase as the season progresses, but for the moment he's safely off the radar, even in deeper fantasy formats.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 6:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Locked in No. 3 role
Palmer secured the Chargers' No. 3 receiver role after the team waived Tyron Johnson on Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Given the big-play ability Johnson's displayed last season, the Chargers' decision to cut him is somewhat surprising. Jalen Guyton (leg) is still around as a downfield option -- a useful asset to have considering the team's top two wideouts, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, are far from burners -- but it's clear the Chargers like Palmer as an intermediate threat. The rookie's role in what should be an explosive offense will be something to monitor in the team's opener Sept. 12 against Washington.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 8:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs in loss
Palmer secured three of five targets for 26 yards in the Chargers' 27-0 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.
Analysis: The rookie third-round pick enjoyed a productive showing by preseason standards, checking in third on the night in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Palmer also recorded a touchdown grab in preseason Week 2 against the 49ers, but the player he's battling for the No. 3 job, Tyron Johnson, notably notched a team-best 4-41 line Saturday night.
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 10:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores lone touchdown
Palmer caught his lone target for a three-yard touchdown in Sunday's 15-10 preseason loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Palmer is locked in a heated battle with Tyron Johnson for the No. 3 wide receiver role. While the former did net the Chargers' only touchdown Sunday, it came on a broken play in which quarterback Easton Stick escaped out of the pocket and drew three defenders in, only to flip it over the top to an uncovered Palmer. Conversely, Johnson caught four of his six targets, but most were short dump offs from the lackluster combo of Stick and Chase Daniel. Daniel Popper of The Athletic relayed in a…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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