Charlie Kolar
Los Angeles Chargers Overview
QB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers QB Health / Depth is rated Major Concern. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Justin Herbert has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 DJ Uiagalelei has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB3 Trey Lance is listed IR with Groin. QB depth Jake Browning currently carries a roster status of DEV.
WR Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers WR Health / Depth is rated Weak. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 Ladd McConkey is listed Questionable with Concussion. WR2 Quentin Johnston has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Tre Harris is listed Questionable with Hamstring. WR4 KeAndre Lambert-Smith has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Chargers is rated Major Concern. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Major Concern grade signals that pressure, protection or run-blocking results are creating added difficulty for the skill-position players behind the line.
RB Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers RB Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 Omarion Hampton has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB1 Scott Matlock has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Alec Ingold is listed IR with Undisclosed. RB2 Keaton Mitchell has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
TE Health / Depth
Los Angeles Chargers TE Health / Depth is rated Average. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Charlie Kolar has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE2 Oronde Gadsden II has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Hayden Rucci has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 David Njoku is listed IR with Lower Leg.
Defensive Line Strength
Los Angeles Chargers is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
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Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
Charlie Kolar ranks #47 of 56 tight ends for Week 8. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The overall combination of role, recent performance and upcoming conditions keeps him competitive within the position.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
- The expected scoring environment is more limited than many alternatives at the position.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Position: TE
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: None Reported
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent pass defense and a weaker quarterback environment, despite target volume. Los Angeles Rams grades as a strong pass defense, lowering expected receiving efficiency. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment
HOME vs Houston Texans
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup and target volume are largely offset by a weaker quarterback environment. Houston Texans grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment
AWAY @ Baltimore Ravens
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this matchup
The matchup is neutral because a favorable pass-defense matchup, target volume and scoring upside are largely offset by a weaker quarterback environment. Baltimore Ravens grades below average in pass defense, improving the receiving matchup. Target volume supports continued involvement and gives the player multiple paths to production.
Key Drivers: Opponent Pass Defense • Target Volume • QB Environment • Scoring Environment
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | TE #473.0 pts projected | Pending | — | AWAY @ LAR |
| 2026 Week 6 | TE #423.0 pts projected | 3.5 ptsActual TE #26 | +0.5 pts | AWAY @ KC |
| 2026 Week 5 | TE #525.0 pts projected | 3.2 ptsActual TE #28 | -1.8 pts | HOME vs DEN |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.