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Los Angeles Chargers Defense vs Wide Receivers

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Chargers allow to wide receivers. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

8.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
112
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Chargers

Players who have historically scored most against the Los Angeles Chargers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Jakobi Meyers
JAX
15.2
avg pts vs Chargers (4 games)
#2 Target
DK Metcalf
PIT
13.5
avg pts vs Chargers (2 games)
#3 Target
Courtland Sutton
DEN
12.7
avg pts vs Chargers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Los Angeles Chargers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Courtland Sutton
DEN
1.5
S2025 Wk18 Marvin Mims
DEN
3
S2025 Wk18 Pat Bryant
DEN
7.1
S2025 Wk17 Jayden Higgins
HOU
16.8
S2025 Wk17 Xavier Hutchinson
HOU
4.9
S2025 Wk17 Nico Collins
HOU
8.7
S2025 Wk17 Jaylin Noel
HOU
14.6
S2025 Wk16 KaVontae Turpin
DAL
4.7
S2025 Wk16 CeeDee Lamb
DAL
11.1
S2025 Wk16 Marquez Valdes-Scantling
DAL
1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Los Angeles Chargers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Los Angeles Chargers allow an average of 8.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (112 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Los Angeles Chargers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Los Angeles Chargers: Jakobi Meyers (15.2 avg pts in 4 games), DK Metcalf (13.5 avg pts in 2 games), Courtland Sutton (12.7 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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