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Joshua Palmer

Wide Receiver · Fantasy Football 2026 outlook, 2025 season stats, and AI-powered matchup analysis.

PPG

6.8

Games

14

Bye

W5

2025 Season Stats

PPG

6.8

Games

14

Rec

42

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

2

Targets

65

Bye

Week 5

Joshua Palmer 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Joshua Palmer is the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver and finished the 2025 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 appearances, which ranks him 0th among wide receivers in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Joshua Palmer finished 2025 with 42 receptions for 498 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 65 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.

Joshua Palmer is a complementary receiver in his offense, which means his fantasy ceiling depends on efficiency and touchdown variance. In good matchups he spikes into the top 12, but his week-to-week floor is lower than a target-dominant alpha. He is a strong FLEX play but a risky WR2 in weeks with tough cornerback coverage.

Heading into 2026, Joshua Palmer projects as a core piece of the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Managers drafting him need to plan around his Week 5 bye and monitor training camp reports for role changes. DraftCall's AI comparison engine lets you pit him against any other NFL player in seconds, factoring in matchup quality, recent form, and scoring format, so you can make start or sit calls with real reasoning instead of gut feel.

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Joshua Palmer Head to Head Matchups

Start or sit decisions usually come down to a head-to-head call. Here are 8 of the most-searched matchups for Joshua Palmer in 2026.

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Joshua Palmer Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Joshua Palmer score in 2025?

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game in the 2025 NFL regular season across 14 appearances, which ranks him 0th among wide receivers on our 2026 draft board.

What is Joshua Palmer's 2026 fantasy outlook?

Joshua Palmer projects as a low-end wide receiver in 2026 fantasy football. His 2025 per-game production establishes a realistic baseline, though weekly start or sit decisions should factor in matchup quality, injury status, and game script. Use DraftCall's AI comparison engine to pit him against any other player and get a clear verdict.

What is Joshua Palmer's bye week?

Joshua Palmer has his bye in Week 5 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Plan roster depth at wide receiver for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Joshua Palmer worth drafting in 2026?

Based on 2025 production, Joshua Palmer ranks 0th at wide receiver and is a low-end fantasy option. Draft position depends on league format, scoring rules, and whether you need a weekly starter or a bench stash, but his production profile makes him a legitimate fantasy asset.

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