Carter sustained an ankle injury during Saturday's wild-card contest at Jacksonville.
Before his departure in the second quarter, Carter reeled in two of three targets for 17 yards. With Mike Williams (back) inactive Saturday and Jalen Guyton (knee) on injured reserve, Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer and Michael Bandy are the only healthy wide receivers on the Chargers' active roster.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Could benefit from Williams absence
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Fellow wide receiver Mike Williams (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's playoff game against the Jaguars, which could lead to more opportunities for Carter.
Carter bumped down to fourth on the Chargers' wide receiver depth chart with everyone healthy down the stretch, but the return man showed he can contribute on offense when injuries struck during the regular season, topping 50 yards on five different occasions. With Williams sidelined, Carter figures to slot in third on the depth chart behind Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Solid in finale
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Carter caught three of his five targets for 43 yards and also lost a fumble during the 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Carter had his most productive performance since Week 13, filling in for Mike Williams, who left the game early with a back injury. The 29-year-old finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Keenan Allen but also had a costly fumble in the third quarter.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Picks up production
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Carter caught two of his three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 31-10 trouncing of the Rams.
The Chargers were in thorough control of the outcome by the third quarter, so it was a little surprising to see Carter not get a bit more opportunities in junk time. He's been one of the more reliable returners in the league this season, as he's tallied at least 20 punt return yards in each of the last six contests.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Next to nothing once again
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Carter caught one of his two targets for 15 yards in the 17-14 win over the Titans on Sunday. He also lost 10 yards on his lone carry.
Carter has played a combined 28 offensive snaps since the return of both Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. At this point, the speedster's value lies solely in leagues that also account for return yardage, as Carter tallied a combined 70 yards on kick and punt returns.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Limited to 12 offensive snaps
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Carter recorded one reception for no gain on two targets in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dolphins.
The return of Mike Williams (ankle) officially ended any sort of fantasy viability for Carter, who played just 12 offensive snaps after playing at least 40 since Week 2. Expect Carter to make noise simply as the team's returner moving forward.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Quiet in loss
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Carter caught one of his two targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Raiders.
Carter set a new season low for both targets and catches and failed to surpass 20 yards receiving for the fourth time this year. Despite coming off his best game of the season and Justin Herbert throwing the ball 47 times, the 29-year-old receiver was unable to get involved in the passing game. With both a tough matchup against the Dolphins and Mike Williams (ankle) potentially returning this week, Carter's production should not be expected to increase.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Carter should only be trusted if Mike Williams (ankle) remains out, but he's done well of late for the Chargers and Fantasy managers. He just had seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Week 12 at Arizona, and he now has at least 16 PPR points in two of his past three games. With Keenan Allen back, Carter has spent more time outside, and that's helped his production in recent weeks. He'll fall to No. 4 on the depth chart when Williams is healthy behind Allen and Josh Palmer also, but if Williams can't play against the Raiders in Week 13 then I like Carter as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Season-high 10 targets
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Carter recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.
Despite the presence of Keenan Allen, Carter turned 10 targets into seven receptions -- both of which were season highs. His performance was highlighted by a 33-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter, and he also chipped in catches of 13 and 12 yards. Carter's role will likely fade once Mike Williams (ankle) is able to return, though it's unclear when that may be.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Still factor in passing game
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Carter caught all three of his targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
The return of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams figured to relegate Carter back to his return duties, but the speedy receiver immediately returned to a prominent role after Williams suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter. Expect Carter to continue to be a mainstay in the Chargers' three-wideout packages until the duo of Allen and Williams is completely healthy.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Good to go for Week 11
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Carter (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
With both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) sidelined the last two contests, Carter put up a combined 9-117-1 line on 10 targets while playing at least 82 percent of the offensive snaps. Carter joined his fellow wide receivers on Week 11 injury reports, going LP/LP/FP (like Allen and Williams) due to a rib injury. While Carter has been cleared to play this weekend, Allen and Williams are questionable. As a result, if one or both happen to sit out again Sunday, Carter could be in line for another decent dose of passes from quarterback Justin Herbert.
If Mike Williams and Keenan Allen are both out again this week, Carter will be a No. 3 wide receiver with more upside than he showed in Week 9.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Week 10 Waiver Priority List
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In Week 9 at Atlanta without Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle), Carter had an increased role with six targets for five catches and 53 yards. Josh Palmer was the leading receiver for Justin Herbert, but Carter wasn't far behind and could retain a prominent role if Allen and Williams are out again in Week 10 at San Francisco. Keep an eye on the injury report for the Chargers, but Carter could be a No. 3 PPR receiver against the 49ers if Allen and Williams remain out. Carter is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Suits up Sunday
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Carter (illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Given that Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (knee) are inactive Sunday, Joshua Palmer and Carter figure to lead the Chargers' Week 9 wideout corps. With increased opportunities likely on tap for Carter in that scenario, the 29-year-old - who has caught 19 passes on 28 targets for 229 yards and a TD in seven games to date -- represents a fantasy lineup option for those who roster Allen or Williams or are seeking short-term WR help, with six NFL teams on bye.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Questionable due to illness
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Carter is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Atlanta due to an illness, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
While Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (knee) have been ruled out for Week 9, Joshua Palmer has cleared the concussion protocol and is set to play for the first time since Week 6. Carter seemingly would be next in line for targets, if he's active, but an illness will follow him into the weekend. Assuming Carter is able to suit up Sunday, he'll enter the contest with marks of 12.1 YPC, 8.2 YPT and one touchdown on 19 catches and 28 targets in seven games this season.
Carter could see six-to-eight targets as Justin Herbert's No. 2 wide receiver in Week 9.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Season high in targets
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Carter caught three of five targets for 17 yards in Monday's 19-16 win over the Broncos.
Both Carter and tight end Gerald Everett acted as Justin Herbert's security blankets on a night when the Broncos pass rush was consistently in the quarterback's face. Carter had lost playing time in prior weeks though, and Monday's outing doesn't necessarily represent a change in fortune. Keenan Allen (hamstring) hinted he could make his return next week, which would all but end Carter's offensive snaps.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Does little in win
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Carter caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 30-28 win over the Browns.
Carter continues to see plenty of playing time (59 percent of the offensive snaps Sunday), but after a three-game stretch to begin the season as a deep-threat specialist, the Chargers have simply used his speed as a decoy, and in the process, limited his average depth of target dramatically. Keenan Allen (hamstring) should be back soon, which in turn would likely dramatically cut Carter's playing time.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Does little in win
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Carter caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in the 34-24 win Sunday over the Texans. He also lost a fumble.
The days of Carter being a fringe fantasy play could be over as Keenan Allen, who missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, is listed as day-to-day heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Browns. During Allen's three-game absence, Carter has not seen more than four targets in a contest. After two straight weeks to open the season with receptions of 20-plus yards, the speedy receiver largely has been used as a gimmick option since then.
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Chargers' DeAndre Carter: Kept in check in loss
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Carter had three receptions for 31 yards and also lost five yards on a carry in Sunday's 38-10 drubbing at the hands of the Jaguars.
Carter saw just four targets despite the Chargers attempting 45 passes in what quickly turned into a blowout. The speedy wide receiver once again took a backseat to Joshua Palmer (six catches, 99 yards) and also saw Jalen Guyton make some plays (two catches, 64 yards) before suffering a serious knee injury. Expect Carter to fall out of the rotation as soon as Keenan Allen (hamstring) is able to return, which could be as soon as Week 4 against the Texans.
