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News: 3 days agoPalmer is in position to be the team's leader in targets this season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Spin: This isn't a shocking statement by Popper, but it underscores the relationship that Palmer and Justin Herbert have compared to the collection of newcomers on the roster. Rookie second-round pick Ladd McConkey profiles as the wideout most likely to challenge Palmer for a plethora of targets, but the fourth-year wideout has been Herbert's fourth-most targeted wideout in his young career, a stat that matters significantly given the Pro Bowl quarterback missed critical time in training camp due to a foot injury.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Tasked with serving as the Chargers' No. 1 receiver more often than expected due to injuries to Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, Palmer delivered a pair of 100-yard performances and finished second on the team in receiving yards in 2023. Unfortunately, he was a top-30 positional scorer only three times, and he was limited to 10 games due to knee and concussion issues. Palmer could factor as a perimeter starter again, but that's more of a statement about the Chargers' lack of positional depth than his own talent. He's a depth piece for PPR formats who shouldn't be expected to provide any miracles.