Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Network: CBS
Denver Broncos
Quarterback
Bo Nix: START (in Superflex), Borderline QB1
Bo Nix hasn’t been at his best so far this season, with just one game scoring multiple touchdowns and under 220 passing yards in three of four. But the Chargers are one of the better matchups on paper for a quarterback, allowing eight touchdowns to the position on the season. I’d avoid in 1QB if you can, but he’s a must-start in Superflex.
Running Back
RJ Harvey: START, RB2
J.K. Dobbins: FLEX, RB3
Tyler Badie: SIT
J.K. Dobbins handles 40% more of the running back carries, but RJ Harvey is the better fantasy option. Why? Harvey is averaging a 21.9% target share, seven total per game, six more than Dobbins. Both are startable in a solid matchup, but Harvey gets the nod as the RB2 due to his work in the pass game.
Wide Receiver
Jaylen Waddle: START, WR3
Courtland Sutton: FLEX, WR4
Pat Bryant: SIT
Jaylen Waddle prevented his third game under 10 fantasy points in four games as a Bronco by catching a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but managed a meager 35 passing yards on five catches. The high target share keeps both him and Courtland Sutton startable, but the game is among the lowest projected scores on the week and their quarterback is struggling. Temper expectations.
Tight End
Evan Engram: SIT
Evan Engram couldn’t catch his own keys, and he threw them.
Defense/Special Teams
Denver Broncos: START
The Broncos have been giving up a butt ton of yards (375 per game), but the Chargers give the ball away more than twice a game and allow three sacks per game. Oh, and they average less than 17 points per game.
Los Angeles Chargers
Quarterback
Justin Herbert: SIT
One of my biggest misses of the offseason, Justin Herbert has more interceptions than touchdown passes and threw for less than 225 yards in three of four games. He threw for 226 once. Until if/when the Chargers offense gets it figured out, Herbert is a must-sit.
Running Back
Omarion Hampton: START, RB2
Keaton Mitchell: FLEX, RB3
Kimani Vidal: SIT
The only thing preventing Omarion Hampton from being under 10 fantasy points in three of four games is touchdowns, and he won’t keep scoring them with this offense’s struggles. If Hampton is going to ever get rolling this season, a top-10 matchup against the Broncos better be the game. Otherwise, he’ll start slipping even closer to taking up residency in FLEXville. Keaton Mitchell actually led the team in snaps in Week 4 and has the most fantasy points of the running backs over the past two weeks. His involvement in the pass game has him as a viable FLEX who’s pushing for more.
Wide Receiver
Ladd McConkey: FLEX, WR4
Tre’ Harris: FLEX, WR4
Quentin Johnston: SIT
Ladd McConkey has been playing through about 20 injuries and hasn’t produced much since getting hurt initially in Week 1. He can’t be trusted as anything more than a FLEX until fully healthy. There’s a solid chance McConkey could sit this game out, making Tre’ Harris an interesting FLEX option. Quentin Johnston is a sit until further notice.
Tight End
Charlie Kolar: SIT
Oronde Gadsden: SIT
Oronde Gadsden couldn’t score double-digit fantasy points with Charlie Kolar and David Njoku out of the lineup. What makes you think he can with Kolar set to return?
Defense/Special Teams
Los Angeles Chargers: SIT
The Broncos barely give up one sack and one turnover per game.