X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


LINEUP RESOURCES

Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
Fantasy Updates
24x7 News and Alerts

Josh Palmer (WR, LAC) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

Joshua Palmer - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall

CURRENT ADP: ~170

ANALYSIS:

Palmer finished third among LA’s wide receivers in targets (49/2.9 per game) and receptions (33/1.9 per game), while also accumulating 353 receiving yards (20.8 per game) and 495 air yards (29.1 per game).

He also completed his first season with a 38.3% snap share, as he operated from the slot on 57.5% of his 293 routes. His share was initially uninspiring from Weeks 1-13  (26.3%), while he averaged 2.1 targets, 1.5 receptions, and 16.8 yards per game. However, his snap share soared to 64.9% from Weeks 14-18. His per-game averages also rose in targets (5.6), receptions (3.3), and receiving yardage (37).

Palmer has an opportunity to confiscate a larger target share this season, even though Keenan Allen and Mike Williams will sustain their roles as Justin Herbert’s top-two receiving weapons. The 30-year-old Allen has finished between WR3-WR13 from 2017-2021 while garnering target shares between 25%-27.8% and averaging 9.6 targets/6.5 receptions/75.9 yards per game during that sequence. Allen’s prolonged history of high productivity will soon reach a conclusion. However, he should finish as the Chargers’ WR1 this season.

Williams had never finished higher than WR32 from 2017-2020, but he vaulted to WR12 in 2021. He also secured new career highs in targets (129/8.1 per game), receptions (76/4.8 per game), receptions of 40+ (9), receiving yards (1,146/71.6 per game), yards after catch (415), and first downs (51). Williams signed a three-year contract extension in March and will retain his integral role in a potent attack that will be guided by second-year coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Even with the projected target shares that will be commandeered by Allen and Williams, Palmer’s outlook remains favorable. He also appears primed to ascend beyond fourth-year receiver Jalen Guyton on the depth chart, which is a requirement for Palmer to secure consistent usage as the team’s unquestioned WR3.

Guyton finished third behind Allen and Williams in receiving yards (448/28 per game) and air yards (503/29.7 per game) last season and nearly matched Palmer’s totals in targets (48/3.0 per game) and receptions (31/1.9 per game). Palmer (10.1) and Guyton (10.5) also finished with comparable aDOTs (average depth of target).

Guyton led Palmer in YAC per reception (4.8/2.8). However, Guyton also finished the season with an 8.3% drop rate, while Palmer completed the year with a percentage of 2.1%. Palmer also captured a higher percentage in targets per route run (16.7%/11.3%), along with a higher average in yards per route run (1.20/1.06).

Palmer also delivered an impressive performance during the Chargers’ Week 2 preseason matchup with Dallas while collecting three of his four targets,  assembling 75 yards, and generating a 41-yard touchdown. This adds to the enormous rationale for elevating Palmer atop your list of receivers to target when your drafts have entered Round 14.

 

More Fantasy Football Values and Sleepers

Gus Edwards - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~114 ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. While J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards could be in a committee, Dobbins has an alarming injury history, and with such devastating injuries, it's unlikely he ever returns to consistently produce like […]

2 months ago

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~100 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~114 ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers signed Gus Edwards from the Baltimore Ravens for the 2024 season. While J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards could be in a committee, Dobbins has an alarming injury history, and with such devastating injuries, it's unlikely he ever returns to consistently produce like […]

2 months ago

Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Logan Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Logan Thomas test. Ever since arriving in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been one of the most appealing handcuffs at the tight end position. While not nearly on the same level as Mark Andrews, Likely has shown that he can […]

11 months ago

Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Christian McCaffrey - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey ripped off a 72-yard run on the first play from scrimmage in a 28-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. At the end of the long run, he was tackled at the three-yard line and caught […]

11 months ago

Ja'Marr Chase - Fantasy Football Rankings NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Zay Flowers - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Zay Flowers test. Ever since arriving in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been one of the most appealing handcuffs at the tight end position. While not nearly on the same level as Mark Andrews, Likely has shown that he can […]

11 months ago



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!




Win Big With RotoBaller

Be sure to also check out all of our other daily fantasy football articles and analysis to help you set those winning lineups, including this new RotoBaller YouTube video:


Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire pickups list, updated regularly!

LINEUP RESOURCES

Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
Fantasy Updates
24x7 News and Alerts

WIN MORE IN 2024

Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Starts and Sit
Daily Fantasy
Who To Pickup
Fantasy Updates
24x7 News and Alerts

TODAY’S MOST VIEWED PLAYERS

TODAY’S MOST VIEWED PLAYERS