Virgil Green

The blocking tight end hurt his ankle on a 26-yard touchdown grab last week against Jacksonville. His injury should open up more snaps for Donald Parham, who's caught two of three targets this season for two touchdowns. Parham should be picked up in deeper tight end premium leagues. 

Green's X-rays reportedly came back negative but he's still expected to miss "several" weeks. Primarily featured as Los Angeles' blocking tight end, Green's absence likely opens the door for former XFL star Donald Parham to slide in for more reps behind Hunter Henry. Parham isn't viable for re-draft formats just yet, but he has exploded for 2/41/2 on only three targets so far this year.

Green's 384 offensive snaps were his fewest since the 2015 season with the Broncos, so suffice to say the blocking specialist was hardly a factor in his second season with the Chargers. It's entirely possible the Chargers could opt out of the final year in Green's contract despite the fact he'll cost just $3.5 million against the cap, though the veteran's defined role in the offense, as marginal as it may be, might be viewed a bit more valuable than a simple cap-cutting casualty.

Green's catch didn't come until the Chargers' final drive. The veteran tight end still hasn't caught multiple passes in a game since Week 16 of the 2018 season. It's been a disappointing season for Green and the Chargers and the Nevada product seems unlikely to put together a game worth looking forward to Sunday against the Chiefs. Green had an eight-yard reception against Kansas City in Week 11's 24-17 loss.