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Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 13

Check out these sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 13.

It’s here. Part II of the bye-pocalypse is upon us, and the mad scramble to find sleepers for our starting lineups in fantasy football has commenced.

And it’s as rough as we expected it to be. Six teams are on a bye in Week 13 including the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.

As it pertains to the sleepers, the options aren’t as plentiful as they would be in a typical week. But that’s not going to stop us from trying to find some diamonds in the rough as managers look to make the final push for the playoffs.

Don’t forget to check out The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings to get a better idea of how we feel about the upcoming week as a whole.

Chargers promote two players from practice squad

The Chargers announced the elevation of two practice squad players ahead of the Week 11 matchup vs. the Packers.

The Chargers announced the promotion of two practice squad players ahead of the Week 11 matchup against the Packers.

Los Angeles promoted wide receivers Terrell Bynum and Alex Erickson.

The moves come after Keenan Allen and Jalen Guyton being questionable for Sunday’s game.

Allen is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, while Guyton has an illness.

Bynum is an undrafted rookie out of USC. He finished his collegiate career with 1,093 receiving yards.

Erickson signed to the Chargers’ practice squad ahead of the 2023 season. He has played 80 games (14 starts) in five seasons, totaling 93 receptions, 1,086 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.

Chargers final injury report: TE Gerald Everett ruled out vs. Packers

The Chargers will be without their starting tight end.

Chargers tight end Gerald Everett has been ruled out for the game against the Packers on Sunday.

Everett is dealing with a chest injury that he sustained in last weekend’s game against the Lions.

Safety JT Woods is also out with an illness. Woods has yet to play since Week 3.

Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Jalen Guyton and running back Isaiah Spiller are questionable.

Allen was a full participant on Friday. He is expected to play. Guyton was added to the injury report with a groin injury. Spiller has an illness.

Where the Chargers rank statistically after Week 10

Looking at the major metrics, here is where the Chargers stand after Week 10.

The Chargers are now 4-5 after falling to the Lions on Sunday.

Now that Week 10 is in the rearview, we now know how the Bolts rank statistically compared to the rest of the NFL. Looking at the major metrics, here is where L.A. stands.

Chargers WRs Jalen Guyton, Quentin Johnston flash vs. Lions

Jalen Guyton and Quentin Johnston stepped up while Keenan Allen was nursing a shoulder injury for most of the second half.

Despite the tough loss, two Chargers wide receivers stepped up while Keenan Allen was nursing a shoulder injury for most of the second half in Sunday’s game against the Lions.

Jalen Guyton scored his first touchdown since December 16, 2021. It was an 18-yard score in the third quarter that tied both teams at 24 apiece. This was only Guyton’s second game this season for Los Angeles. 

Guyton finished with four receptions on six targets for 41 yards.

“There’s really no feeling like being out there with the guys,” Guyton said of his return to the field. “I put a lot of work in, it was a long time coming. It’s priceless.”

Not long after Guyton’s touchdown, rookie Quentin Johnston tied the game at 31 with his first career touchdown on a crucial fourth down. The score was a 16-play, 75-yard drive featuring eight plays inside Detroit’s 10-yard line. 

Johnston finished with four catches for 34 yards and drew three defensive pass interference penalties.

“I feel more confident,” the rookie said on scoring his first touchdown. “I’m gaining the trust of the quarterback more and more.” 

If players like Guyton and Johnston continue to be consistent, they can help quarterback Justin Herbert have more dependable options to turn to on the field, especially while Joshua Palmer remains on injured reserve. 

Chargers QB Justin Herbert sets another milestone

Justin Herbert broke Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning’s record.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Justin Herbert broke another NFL record.

In the Chargers’ game against the Lions, Herbert set the record for most passing yards by a player through his first four seasons, passing Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. He now sits at 16,438 yards.

Despite the loss, Herbert was phenomenal and it was arguably the best performance this season and was one of his better showings of his professional career.

Herbert completed 27 of 40 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns. It was the fourth time he had a game with four touchdown passes.

The offensive line played a big role in ensuring that Herbert was kept clean, but even when he was pressured, he did a great job of diagnosing it, maneuvering the pocket and getting out on the run when needed.

Herbert threw a handful of eyebrow-raising throws, something that fans are used to but hadn’t seen much of in recent weeks.

Everything to know about Chargers’ loss to Lions

To recap the Chargers’ loss to the Lions, here is everything you need to know.

The Chargers’ offense did its job. The defense did not.

To recap Los Angeles’ 41-38 loss to the Lions, here is everything to know.

 

Highlight: Chargers tie game with beautiful pass by Justin Herbert vs. Lions

Justin Herbert has found his groove.

We have a ball game.

After a good defensive stand to force a punt, the Chargers drove down the field on a 10-play, 92-yard drive that was capped with a passing touchdown to Jalen Guyton.

Justin Herbert layered the football in between two defenders and Guyton was there to reel it in the end zone.

This play was right after Keenan Allen went off to the sidelines with a left shoulder injury.

Chargers final injury report: WR Joshua Palmer ruled out vs. Jets

The Chargers will be thin at the wide receiver position.

Joshua Palmer was ruled out for the Monday night game against the Jets.

Palmer is dealing with a knee injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs and aggravated last Sunday against the Bears. He did not log a practice during the week.

With Palmer out, rookie Quentin Johnston is positioned to be a top target alongside Keenan Allen. Johnston had five catches for 50 yards in Week 9.

The Chargers have six players questionable: Morgan Fox (oblique), Jalen Guyton (knee), Sebastian Joseph-Day (illness), Eric Kendricks (ribs), Kenneth Murray (shoulder) and Otito Ogbonnia (knee).

Brandon Staley commented on Guyton and Ogbonnia, who have yet to be activated off the PUP list, potentially making their return on Monday.

“We’re going to take the next 48 hours to determine that,” Staley said. “They had a full week of practice. Just going to talk about it as a coaching staff and figure it out between now and when we leave.”

Chargers’ reasons for optimism vs. Jets

Here is why the Chargers could beat the Jets on Monday night.

The Chargers return to primetime on Monday night following a get-right win over the Bears last Sunday night. Their opponent increases in quality, but only on one side of the ball, with the Jets hosting Los Angeles.

Here are four reasons to believe the Bolts will put together their second straight win.