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Los Angeles Chargers defense
Los Angeles Chargers defense fantasy outlook for week 9 vs HOU. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5.4 | -0.4 to 12.8 | DEF22 |
| Half PPR | 5.4 | -0.4 to 12.8 | DEF22 |
| PPR | 5.4 | -0.4 to 12.8 | DEF22 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: vs HOU
- Line: HOU −5.5, O/U 41.5
- LAC implied total: 18.0
- HOU's offense gives up the 3rd-fewest points to defenses (−1.4 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | SEA | — | — | — | 5.0 |
| Week 5 | DEN | — | — | — | 3.0 |
| Week 6 | KC | — | — | — | 3.0 |
| Week 8 | LAR | — | — | — | 3.0 |
Season range
33.0 points so far; 88.7 projected for the season (80% range 67.3 to 110.0, half PPR, 10 games left).
Los Angeles Chargers defense 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs ARI | 1.0 | 8.0 | DEF27 |
| Week 2 | vs LV | 4.0 | 8.1 | DEF19 |
| Week 3 | @ BUF | 14.0 | 3.5 | DEF4 |
| Week 4 | @ SEA | 5.0 | 5.3 | DEF12 |
| Week 5 | vs DEN | 3.0 | 5.5 | DEF19 |
| Week 6 | @ KC | 3.0 | 4.1 | DEF19 |
| Week 7 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 8 | @ LAR | 3.0 | 4.4 | DEF21 |
| Week 9 | vs HOU | — | 5.4 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | @ BAL | — | 4.8 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | vs NYJ | — | 5.8 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | vs NE | — | 5.8 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | @ TB | — | 5.8 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | @ LV | — | 5.8 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | vs SF | — | 4.8 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ MIA | — | 6.2 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | vs KC | — | 4.5 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | @ DEN | — | 5.8 | upcoming |
Los Angeles Chargers defense 2026 stats and fantasy points
33.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (4.7 a game), DEF27 so far. PPR 33.0, standard 33.0.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 12 | 1.7 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.9 |
| Fumble recoveries | 4 | 0.6 |
| Points allowed | 173 | 24.7 |
Los Angeles Chargers defense rest of season outlook
Margin projects 54.7 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.5 a game), DEF16 the rest of the way. PPR 54.7, standard 54.7.
His outlook is better than his start (DEF27 to date, DEF16 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.
Start or sit Los Angeles Chargers defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Los Angeles Chargers defense is DEF22 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Los Angeles Chargers defense a 37% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is Los Angeles Chargers defense's fantasy projection for week 9?
5.4 half-PPR points (5.4 PPR, 5.4 standard), with an 80% range of -0.4 to 12.8.
Should I start Los Angeles Chargers defense in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Los Angeles Chargers defense is DEF22 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Los Angeles Chargers defense a 37% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has Los Angeles Chargers defense scored in 2026?
33.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (4.7 per game), DEF27 at his position; 33.0 in PPR and 33.0 in standard.
What is Los Angeles Chargers defense's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 54.7 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.5 a game), DEF16 the rest of the way. PPR 54.7, standard 54.7.
Should I trade for Los Angeles Chargers defense?
His outlook is better than his start (DEF27 to date, DEF16 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is Los Angeles Chargers defense injured?
Los Angeles Chargers defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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Similar team defenses this week
- Carolina Panthers defense CAR · 5.6
- Green Bay Packers defense GB · 5.6
- Atlanta Falcons defense ATL · 5.4
- Baltimore Ravens defense BAL · 5.0
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense TB · 4.8
- Washington Commanders defense WAS · 4.3