Chargers (vs Broncos): Tre Harris' last snap was 11:27 of Q3 (34 team plays after) RBs - 3-way split: Omarion Hampton: 44% opp share, 9% route share, 100% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 6% 3rd down snap share Keaton Mitchell: 29% opp share, 33% route share, 0% of i10 rush att, 60% of 2min RB snaps, 25% 3rd down snap share Kimani Vidal: 26% opp share, 39% route share, 0% of i10 rush att, 30% of 2min RB snaps, 56% 3rd down snap share It’s a bad offense in a 3-way split - hard to justify...

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PositiveInjuryOct 12, 2026Adam Levitan

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Reports that Ladd McConkey (foot) wasn't going to play yesterday turned out to be true. Perhaps Chargers had him "active" because they have so many hurt guys, some must dress. WR routes run on 33 Justin Herbert dropbacks yesterday: 1. Marquez Valdes-Scantling 29 2. Theo Wease 25 3. Tre Harris 13 (left early, hamstring) 4. Derius Davis 4 The 0-5 Chargers play at KC, at LAR, vs. HOU, at BAL next four games.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 12, 2026Flock Fantasy

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is projected to be the Chargers' WR1 next week, though he remains a low-end fantasy option ranked around WR45.

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PositiveNewsOct 11, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Justin Herbert is throwing to Marquez Valdes-Scantling with a 2nd & 3rd team OL with the game on the line How did we get here?

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PositiveRoleOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Veteran wide receiver becomes a key target option for the Chargers in Week 5 against Denver with Harris injured, McConkey on a pitch count, Thompson out, and Johnston inactive.

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NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Valdez-Scantling was targeted on a critical fourth-and-six play late in the fourth quarter when Herbert fired to him on a comeback route near the right sideline; however, Herbert did not see Brandon Jones running underneath, and the pass was intercepted. The source notes Valdez-Scantling was also involved in the Chargers' final drive, receiving a 13-yard pass with three seconds remaining, but the Chargers ultimately failed to score.

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NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Expected to shoulder increased receiving load in Week 5 vs. Broncos with Quentin Johnston and Brenen Thompson ruled OUT.

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NegativeMatchupOct 8, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Valdes-Scantling faces Denver, which ranks second in DVOA vs. WR3s; the source gives a strong fade to Valdes-Scantling in this matchup.

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PositiveValueOct 6, 2026Footballguys

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a late-game pivot option at wide receiver with only 0.1% roster percentage and Footballguys projects him to score 2.0 PPR points in Week 5; his Sunday afternoon game start and minimal ownership make him available for late-game lineup adjustments.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Chargers (at Seattle): Ladd McConkey left at 1:29 2Q with a foot and was ruled out - he was dealing with the foot before the game RBs - a gross rotation: Keaton Mitchell: 46% opp share, 33% route share, 0% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 33% of 3rd down work Omarion Hampton: 31% opp share, 28% route share, 100% of i10, 0% of 2min, 17% of 3rd down work Kimani Vidal: 23% opp share, 35% route share, 100% of 2min, 33% of third down work None of these options are start worthy and now they ha...

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Hogs Haven

The source sarcastically notes it's only a matter of time before Valdes-Scantling, along with Dante Pettis, Denzel Mims, and Jalen Reagor, find their way to Indianapolis, suggesting the Colts may need to add depth at wide receiver.

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PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is among the Chargers receivers seeing increased offensive opportunity with McConkey sidelined in Week 4, alongside Tre Harris and Quentin Johnston.

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NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Seeing increased role in the Chargers' receiving corps alongside Tre Harris and Quentin Johnston as the team adjusts to McConkey's injury absence.

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NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was targeted near the goal line against Buffalo but the pass was intercepted by C.J. Gardner-Johnson; he is part of the Chargers' receiving group that Herbert will look to attack against Seattle's secondary.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdez-Scantling was targeted in the end zone in Week 3 on the play where Justin Herbert threw an interception to C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The source does not provide additional context on his overall performance or role.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was targeted on a seam route by Justin Herbert on third-and-five from Buffalo's 23-yard line, but C.J. Gardner-Johnson jumped the route and intercepted the pass, returning it to the Buffalo 43-yard line; this turnover directly led to Buffalo's next two scoring drives.

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling, recently signed by the Chargers, was targeted by Herbert in a critical fourth-quarter situation with the Chargers leading 13-10 and positioned at the Buffalo 23-yard line. Herbert attempted to thread a pass to Valdes-Scantling at the goal line, but the ball was intercepted by C.J. Gardner-Johnson and returned 41 yards, setting up Buffalo's go-ahead touchdown drive. The failed red-zone opportunity highlights the Chargers' offensive struggles despite defensive success.

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NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was the intended target on Justin Herbert's crucial fourth-quarter interception at the goal line, a deep pass over the middle that was picked off by CJ Gardner-Johnson with a safety in the middle of the field.

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NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was targeted twice on crucial third-down plays in the red zone by Justin Herbert, but both passes were intercepted—once by Genesis Smith in the first quarter and again by C.J. Gardner-Johnson early in the fourth quarter when the Chargers had a prime scoring opportunity at the Buffalo 34-yard line.

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NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Chargers wideout Marquez Valdez-Scantling ran a post route into the end zone in the fourth quarter but was intercepted by Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was positioned in the middle of the field; the interception was returned 41 yards and negated the Chargers' prior turnover recovery.

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NegativeValueSep 25, 2026RotoWire

Nick Kaylee ranks Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the WR53, advising managers to wait for confirmation of his role before starting him, despite a soft matchup. Kaylee prefers starting Brian Thomas Jr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. over him.

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