Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Network: CBS
Los Angeles Chargers
Quarterback
Justin Herbert: START, QB1
Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense looked unstoppable at the start of the game, building an early 10-0 lead against the Commanders. But the tide turned on the fumble lost by Quentin Johnston, and the Chargers’ offense never recovered. The offensive line was a constant game of musical chairs, even playing three different RGs due to injury. The commanders totaled five sacks, and Herbie faced tons of pressure all day. He was fine when he had time, but with the shambles the Chargers’ O-line is in, the pressure is likely to continue, lowering his weekly floor. But the Dolphins defense is good for what ails ya if you’re a quarterback, giving up the highest QB Passer Rating of 117.6 (per FantasyPoints Data) and the third most fantasy points to the position. That’s enough to keep Herbert in the QB1 range, at least for this week.
Running Back
Hassan Haskins: FLEX, RB3
Kimani Vidal: FLEX, RB3
Another week, another major loss for fantasy managers. Omarion Hampton left the game in the 4th quarter with an ankle injury and was eventually placed on IR, missing at least the next four games. When he left, the work was split between Kimani Vidal (4 carries, 18 yards) and Hassan Haskins (5 carries, 12 yards). I’m not overly interested in either Vidal or Haskins. I expect a shared workload, with neither offering a ceiling or floor worthy of starting. They should be rostered everywhere, and if you’re desperate, worthy of desperation FLEX plays in a Top 5 fantasy matchup against the Dolphins.
Wide Receiver
Quentin Johnston: START, Borderline WR1
Keenan Allen: START, WR2
Ladd McConkey: START, Borderline WR2
Keenan Allen once again led the Chargers in targets (9 targets), converting 5 receptions for 58 yards. Ladd McConkey finally got into the endzone, catching 5 passes for 39 yards and 1 TD on 7 targets. Meanwhile, Quentin Johnston had a quiet day, seeing only 4 targets but still catching all 4 for 40 yards, although he lost a key fumble. All three receivers were involved, proving this offense can sustain three options. However, this means they all eat into each other’s workload, and they all fall somewhere in the WR2 spectrum every week. Season-long, Johnston still has the highest upside and is flirting with WR1 status. Allen is the high-floor PPR option, with the more volatile McConkey a borderline WR2. Until someone separates, you must accept that they are a high-volume committee that caps the ceiling of all three. Even so, they’re all solid options in your Week 6 lineup.
Tight End
Oronde Gadsden II: : SIT
There’s been some optimism for Oronde Gadsden II since Week 3, when he caught five passes on seven targets with Will Dissly sidelined. But he’s been targeted a total of four times over the past two games, totaling 3 catches for 30 yards. Gadsden is an interesting name to keep an eye on, but that’s it.
Defense/Special Teams
Los Angeles Chargers: START
The Dolphins’ offensive line is doing Tua Tagovailoa no favors, allowing the lowest time to pressure in the NFL (2.29 seconds) and giving up 11 sacks. It’s no surprise he’s struggled to hold onto the ball, throwing four touchdowns and fumbling three times (losing one).
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
We have quite the conundrum with Tua Tagovailoa. He’s thrown multiple touchdowns in five straight and is coming off a three-touchdown performance against the Panthers. But he’s thrown for less than 180 yards three times and lost speedster Tyreek Hill for the year. That inconsistency keeps Tua out of starting consideration for 1QB leagues, and is barely startable in Superflex. The Chargers have yet to give up multiple passing touchdowns this season.
Running Back
De’Von Achane: START, RB1
Ollie Gordon II: SIT
You don’t need me to tell you to start De’Von Achane, but did you know he was college teammates with Isaiah Spiller at Texas A&M?
Wide Receiver
Jaylen Waddle: START, WR2
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: SIT
Malik Washington: SIT
Jaylen Waddle has not only replaced Tyreek Hill as the team’s WR1, but the team’s deep threat as well. He’s the only Dolphins receiver with an average depth of target over 10 and the only receiver to see more than one deep target since Hill went down. The Chargers’ defense ranks eighth in average depth of targeted faced (8.3) and has seen the fifth-highest percentage of deep throws this season (13.6). The Bolts are keeping receivers in check, however, allowing the fifth fewest fantasy points to the position. But considering he saw a 25% target share in Week 5 and potential to come down with a deep pass, Waddle settles in as a WR2.
Tight End
Darren Waller: START, TE1
Darren Waller continues his renaissance, catching all five of his targets for 78 yards and a touchdown against Carolina, his second score in two weeks. It was encouraging for his fantasy prospects to see early involvement, catching long catches over the middle on the Dolphins’ first two drives. With Tyreek Hill out, Waller has emerged as the clear second option for Tua. He’s a must-start TE in all formats, erasing all doubt about his return from retirement. You can still doubt his music career, however.
Defense/Special Teams
Miami Dolphins: SIT
The Dolphins give up nearly 400 yards per game (4th most) and are dangerously close to allowing 30 points per game, currently sitting at 29.