JoshuaPalmer

News: 4 days agoPalmer secured three of six targets for 41 yards and caught a two-point conversion pass in the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.

Spin: The veteran wideout was second to Ladd McConkey in both receptions and receiving yards while tying for the team lead in targets. Palmer's two-point conversion grab also was important, as it gave the Chargers a three-point lead early in the fourth quarter following a Derius Davis' go-ahead 19-yard touchdown grab. Palmer remains a clear complementary option in Los Angeles' passing attack and has yet to surpass 78 receiving yards in any game, but he could see some additional opportunities in a Week 17 road clash against the Patriots on Saturday, Dec. 28 if New England's standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez spends the majority of his time on McConkey.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Tasked with serving as the Chargers' No. 1 receiver more often than expected due to injuries to Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, Palmer delivered a pair of 100-yard performances and finished second on the team in receiving yards in 2023. Unfortunately, he was a top-30 positional scorer only three times, and he was limited to 10 games due to knee and concussion issues. Palmer could factor as a perimeter starter again, but that's more of a statement about the Chargers' lack of positional depth than his own talent. He's a depth piece for PPR formats who shouldn't be expected to provide any miracles.