WILL DISSLY NEWS

Likely out multiple weeks Dissly is expected to miss "a couple of weeks" due to the shoulder injury he suffered Sunday against Kansas City, but he's not likely to be placed on injured reserve, Jordan Schult...

Impact Dissly was hurt on the final play -- a 15-yard catch -- of the first half against the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, and he was unable to return to the contest. Subsequent evaluation has revealed an injury that is likely to sideline the tight end multiple weeks, but given Schultz's report that Dissly isn't expected to land on IR, there's a good chance he'll be able to return to action before the end of the regular season. While Dissly is out of action, Stone Smartt is in line to move into a starting role, while Tucker Fisk should see increased work as well.

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Injured on final play of first half Dissly (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Dissly got hurt on a 15-yard catch on the final play of the first half and didn't rejoin his teammates on the field to begin the second half. He caught both of his targets for 19 yards prior to the injury. More opportunities will be available for Tucker Fisk and Stone Smartt if Dissly's unable to return.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't show up in box score Dissly did not catch his lone target in the 17-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The Chargers were content letting the Falcons beat themselves benefitting significantly from Kirk Cousins' four interceptions. As a result, the offense overall was sluggish and ineffective. Quarterback Justin Herbert converted nine of his 16 pass completions to rookie Ladd McConkey, but the passing attack was otherwise a non factor. It's possible that the absence of J.K. Dobbins (knee) could have a dramatic difference on the rushing attack and therefore any threat of the play action, but it's hard to have any concrete takeaways when Los Angeles wasn't forced to take much action.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Dissly (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Atlanta.

Impact Dissly was a full practice participant Friday, upgrading from limited participation Thursday and an absence Wednesday. He's caught four or more passes in six of the past seven games, averaging 4.6 receptions for 44.9 yards on 6.0 targets since taking over as the Chargers' primary pass-catching TE. Dissly already has career-high totals for catches (41) and receiving yards (390) but has scored just one touchdown in 11 games.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited listing Thursday Dissly (groin) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact After being deemed a non-participant Wednesday, Dissly's limited listing one day later has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the tight end is able to work fully to close the week, and in turn if he heads into the weekend with a Week 13 injury designation.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Dissly (groin) participated in practice Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Dissly was limited or if he practiced in full, but either way his participation is a step up after he was a non-participant Wednesday. The Chargers' top tight end's practice level Friday should determine whether he'll enter the weekend with an injury designation. Tucker Fisk and Stone Smartt are the other tight ends currently on Los Angeles' 53-man roster.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Dissly (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact It's a new injury for the lumbering tight end after he caught all four of his targets for 47 yards in this past Monday night's loss to the Ravens. With Hayden Hurst (hip) on injured reserve and Dissly potentially banged up, the Chargers' healthy tight ends are Stone Smartt and Tucker Fisk.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Corrals four targets in loss Dissly caught all four of his targets for 47 yards in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Dissly settled back into his usual receiving role after popping off for 80 yards and a touchdown in his last outing. The veteran tight end still produced well enough for those in deeper leagues Monday. Dissly should remain an option in deeper formats when the Chargers visit the Falcons on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 18 • CHARGERS.COM

Scores touchdown in win Dissly caught four of his six targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in the 27-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact It's officially time to take notice. Sunday marked the fifth time in the past six weeks Dissly has tallied six or more targets, and during that stretch he's led the team in targets on three separate occasions. The extra attention hasn't helped the seventh-year veteran tally a ton of additional production, but by pushing out Hayden Hurst as the team's pass-catching tight end, Dissly is playing enough consistently to warrant fantasy attention. A month-long stretch against porous defenses versus the pass, starting first with the Ravens in Week 12, also adds value to his burgeoning fantasy profile.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in targets, receptions Dissly caught five of his six targets for 30 yards in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact Dissly led the team in targets and receptions, but he was effectively just a checkdown option in a game in which the Chargers attempted just 18 passes total. The seventh-year veteran does seem to have pushed Hayden Hurst out of the pass-catching tight end platoon role, as Hurst played just eight snaps for a second consecutive week. The lack of volume in the Los Angeles pass attacking will limit Dissly's fantasy production most weeks.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted three times in win Dissly caught two of his three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Browns.

Impact Dissly led all Chargers tight ends in offensive snaps Sunday, playing 39 of 57 offensive snaps in the contest. Fellow tight ends Eric Tomlinson and Hayden Hurst played 16 and eight snaps, respectively. Dissly's nine yards accounted for his lowest mark of the season, as the veteran has been mostly underwhelming through eight games. Based on his inconsistent and modest production, Dissly is best ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Browns Dissly (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns after practicing without limitations Friday.

Impact The same applies to fellow tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) -- who has missed two straight games -- so Dissly could lose some volume in Week 9 after racking up 18 targets in Weeks 7 and 8. In that context, he profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option, especially with wideouts Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston (who had missed back-to-back contests) and Joshua Palmer slated to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Dissly (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact After missing practice Wednesday, Dissly is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. The same goes for fellow tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) -- who has missed two straight games -- but practiced fully Thursday. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Dissly carries an injury designation into the weekend, but the looming return of Hurst could cost Dissly (who has logged 18 targets over his last two games) some volume in Week 9.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Dissly (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Dissly missed practice last Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited session Friday and approaching Week 8 action listed as questionable. The tight end was eventually able to suit up for this past Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints, en route to catching five of his seven targets for 41 yards. With no reported setbacks with his shoulder, it's quite possible Dissly's Wednesday 'DNP' was maintenance-related. Meanwhile, fellow TE Hayden Hurst (groin) -- who has missed two straight games -- was limited in the Chargers' first practice ahead of this weekend's game against the Browns.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Seven targets in Week 8 Dissly (shoulder) caught five of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints.

Impact Dissly tied J.K. Dobbins for the team lead in targets, and the tight end has racked up 18 targets in the Chargers' last two games. The heavy usage is encouraging, but Dissly has yet to score a touchdown this season. He'll look to stay busy in Week 9 against the Browns.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Seven targets in Week 8 Dissly (shoulder) caught five of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Saints.

Impact Dissly tied J.K. Dobbins for the team lead in targets, and the tight end has racked up 18 targets in the Chargers' last two games. The heavy usage is encouraging, but Dissly has yet to score a touchdown this season. He'll look to stay busy in Week 9 against the Browns.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus New Orleans Dissly (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Impact After returning to a limited practice Friday, Dissly approached the contest listed as questionable. With his Sunday availability confirmed and fellow TE Hayden Hurst (groin) inactive, Dissly -- who caught eight of his 11 targets for 81 yards in the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals this past Monday -- offers a lineup option for those in need of tight end help in Week 8.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus New Orleans Dissly (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Impact After returning to a limited practice Friday, Dissly approached the contest listed as questionable. With his Sunday availability confirmed and fellow TE Hayden Hurst (groin) inactive, Dissly -- who caught eight of his 11 targets for 81 yards in the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals this past Monday -- offers a lineup option for those in need of tight-end help in Week 8.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Dissly (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's 4:05 ET game against the Saints after returning to a limited practice Friday.

Impact Meanwhile, fellow TE Hayden Hurst (groin) is also listed as questionable after logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. In the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Cardinals on Monday -- a game that Hurst missed -- Dissly caught eight of his 11 targets for 81 yards. On the heels of that effort, Dissly could merit deep league attention if he plays this weekend, but if Hurst is also available, neither player would be a high-percentage Week 8 lineup option.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight practice Dissly (shoulder) didn't take part in Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dissly appeared on the Chargers' Week 7 injury report due to the same shoulder issue, but after logging a limited practice Thursday he put in full practices Friday and Saturday to clear the way for him to suit up Monday against the Cardinals. He proceeded to turn in a season-best line (eight catches for 81 yards on 11 targets) in the 17-15 win, but his shoulder injury may have worsened at some point along the way. Dissly has now been a spectator for both of the Chargers' first Week 8 practices, so he may need to participate in some capacity Friday to have a chance at playing Sunday versus the Saints.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as DNP Dissly (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Dissly is coming off a breakout performance against the Cardinals on Monday, during which he caught a career-high eight passes (on 11 targets) for 81 yards. He was Justin Herbert's favorite target in the absence of Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Hayden Hurst (groin), but Dissly appears to have picked up a shoulder injury during his career night. Dissly will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of the Chargers' Week 8 clash against the Saints on Sunday. The 2018 fourth-round pick is up to 21 catches (on 26 targets) for 192 yards through the first six regular-season games of the year, which eclipses his production across 16 regular-season outings with the Seahawks in 2023.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE