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Bolts From The Blue fantasy football takes on Charlie Kolar
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PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Kolar caught two passes during the preseason while playing amongst the starters who overall got single-digit snaps together; that efficiency is notable for a guy labeled as the 'blocking tight end,' and he's a sneaky pick to lead the tight end group in receptions despite Gadsden and Njoku being in the same room.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Tight end Charlie Kolar earned a PFF grade of 86.5 in the Chargers-Rams preseason game, placing him third among offensive performers and indicating solid preseason execution.NegativeUsageAug 28, 2026
Tight end received a nine-yard pass from Justin Herbert on the Chargers' opening drive, authoring a similar play to begin last week's game against the 49ers, indicating consistent early-game target involvement.NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026
Kolar caught a pass from Herbert for a gain of nine yards on the Chargers' opening drive, moving the chains to bring up third-and-two before the drive stalled.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Kolar is considered a starter for the Chargers and will likely play one preseason game, offering a first look at how Mike McDaniel plans to use him in his offense. Despite being one of the best run-blocking tight ends in the NFL, Kolar has always had untapped receiving ability that was not often used in Baltimore with both Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely on the same offense. With the Chargers, McDaniel is expected to fully utilize his 6'6", 265-pound pass-catcher's receiving skills.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Charlie Kolar is part of a promising tight end trio expected to benefit from McDaniel's high-octane offensive system; the impact should be felt across the entire offense including the tight end group.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
The source poses Charlie Kolar as a potential breakout candidate for the Chargers this season, framing him as a player with upside to emerge in the offense.