The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1030: Mailbag - The Chargers, Rome Odunze's Production, and More
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Oct 3, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a critical look at the Chargers' offense, revealing why it fell short this season. Insights into Jordan Mason raise questions about his long-term viability in fantasy leagues. They also dive into Rome Odunze's production and whether he's worth holding onto despite some inconsistencies. Finally, there's advice on when to stop investing in underperforming players and how to evaluate your roster during bye weeks. This insightful mailbag covers essential strategy for any fantasy football manager.
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Quentin Johnston Shifted Chargers' Targets
- Quentin Johnston's emergence reshaped the Chargers' target distribution and capped Ladd McConkie's upside.
- The Chargers throwing more than expected amplified the effect and changed preseason ADP assumptions.
McConkie Is Good, Not A Surefire Alpha
- Ladd McConkie remains a good player but is more reactive to roster movement than a true alpha.
- His sub-20% target shares recently reflect the crowded receiving corps rather than pure talent loss.
Chargers Are Much More Pass-Heavy
- The Chargers rank first in pass rate over expected, making them far more pass-heavy than projections presumed.
- That team-level aggression increases fantasy opportunities but also raises injury/OL concerns for sustainability.