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McConkey managed just one limited session in preparation for the team’s Week 12 game against the Ravens in the Harbaugh Bowl after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 11. Final determination of McConkey’s status will come 90 minutes prior to the team’s Monday Night Football kickoff, meaning fantasy managers may want to consider alternate options for Week 12.

Hurst was added to the team’s injury report Friday with a new hip injury after playing only 24 combined offensive snaps since Week 6 while dealing with multiple injuries. Will Dissly will maintain his primary tight end role for the Chargers against a Baltimore pass defense allowing 10.8 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends.

This is a big step in the right direction for the ascending rookie. Fantasy managers should expect McConkey to suit up for the Chargers’ AFC showdown against the Ravens on Monday night. He is a WR2, if active, for the occasion.

Mack should be available on Monday night. The 33-year-old veteran remains a true game-wrecker, accounting for 28 of the Chargers’ 180 quarterback pressures and 4.5 of the Chargers’ 31.5 NFL sacks. The defense will need him as they attempt to contain Lamar Jackson.

Hurst was inactive in Week 11, apparently dealing with a personal matter. He may likewise be unavailable this week after seemingly injuring his hip in Thursday’s practice. Will Dissly is trending toward another streaming TE1 showing against the Ravens on Monday night.

Mack was entirely unable to practice in Week 11 before ultimately being ruled inactive on game day. The Chargers still listed him as questionable to play in the lead-up though. Mack’s limited return to practice suggests he will face the Ravens in Week 12.

McConkey landed hard on his right shoulder in Week 11 and was briefly taken to the blue medical tent so the fact that the Chargers opted to rest him for Week 12’s first practice is unsurprising. McConkey has an extra day to get right with the Chargers facing the Ravens on Monday night. Fantasy managers should tentatively expect McConkey to play this week.

Palmer suddenly finds himself behind rookie Ladd McConkey, tight end Will Dissly, and second-year wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the weekly target pecking order for the Chargers. While unlikely to see consistent volume, a deep 13.9 average depth of target could return sporadic fantasy viability should he connect on a deep pass or two, something that could come to fruition when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.

Johnston now has touchdown receptions in three straight, pushing his 2024 total to six scores. The former first-round bust has found an early resurgence with the new coaching staff in 2024, with his usage this season more in line with his skillset. Johnston could find more hefty target volume against the pass-funnel Ravens in Week 12.

Dissly got on the board early with a 29-yard first quarter touchdown, churning out significant yardage per reception on his way to 80 yards on just four catches. His volume took a slight hit compared to previous weeks but his production continues to be there in his now-expanded role in the offense. Expect Dissly to continue to serve as the primary tight end after Hayden Hurst once again found himself inactive in Week 11.