Two 8–4 contenders meet under the Monday Night lights as the Eagles and Chargers close out Week 14 in what has become one of the tightest playoff races on both sides of the league. Philadelphia is pushing for NFC seeding, while Los Angeles needs this win to keep pace in the AFC West. With both offenses stocked with elite weapons, fantasy managers should expect a high-volume night.
Below is your Start ’Em / Sit ’Em guide for a matchup that could swing fantasy seasons.
START ’EM
Justin Herbert — QB, Chargers
Herbert walks into this matchup with every major weapon healthy and an Eagles secondary that has been struggling for weeks. Expect high efficiency, heavy volume, and several chances to stretch the field. A 250+ yard, multi-TD night is firmly on the table.
Kimani Vidal — RB, Chargers
Vidal has emerged as the Chargers’ workhorse, rumbling for 128 yards and two touchdowns last week. Philadelphia’s run defense has softened considerably down the stretch. Pencil him in for 65–70 yards and a strong chance at another score.
FLEX: Ladd McConkey — WR, Chargers
McConkey continues to earn Herbert’s trust and should see 6–7 targets in a game where LA may be forced to keep pace. PPR managers should especially take note.
FLEX: Quentin Johnston — WR, Chargers
Johnston isn’t a yardage monster, but his red-zone usage has stabilized his value. He profiles as a WR2 who can find the end zone again in this matchup.
Oronde Gadsden II — TE, Chargers
He’s hit the rookie wall recently, but this is a perfect “get-right” spot. The Eagles have struggled to cover athletic tight ends all year. Expect around 50 yards and a potential TD.
Sleeper: Keenan Allen — WR, Chargers
Allen is still seeing 5–6 targets per game, and with defensive attention shifting toward the young guns, a spike week is coming. He’s a savvy, deeper-league or desperation play.
EAGLES STARTS
Jalen Hurts — QB, Eagles
The passing game is finally clicking again, and Hurts looks comfortable pushing the ball downfield. He’s a must-start in what should be a high-scoring contest.
A.J. Brown — WR, Eagles
The Hurts–Brown connection is heating back up. After two straight strong outings, Brown looks poised for another big night against a secondary that can be beaten deep.
FLEX: DeVonta Smith — WR, Eagles
Smith is the model of consistency, always efficient, always a scoring threat, and always dangerous when opponents shift coverage toward Brown.
Saquon Barkley — RB, Eagles
The Chargers have given up multiple big rushing performances to top-tier backs recently. Barkley should see strong volume on the ground and through the air. Lock him in.
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SIT ’EM
Dallas Goedert — TE, Eagles
LA has quietly been shutting down opposing tight ends over the past few weeks. With the WRs commanding the bulk of opportunities, Goedert profiles as a risky play with a lower-than-usual floor.
FINAL TAKEAWAY
This game has all the ingredients for a fantasy fireworks show. Herbert and Hurts should trade big plays throughout the night, with both backfields heavily involved and both WR rooms offering multiple startable options. The Chargers need this win to stay in the playoff hunt, but the Eagles are pushing to protect seeding, meaning neither team is taking their foot off the gas.
Start your studs, plug in the flex values, and expect Monday Night to decide more than a few fantasy matchups.
