The San Diego Union-Tribune considers Patrick Crayton (ankle) "doubtful" for Week 1 against the Vikings. Crayton recently tried to practice, but couldn't make it through just two weeks removed from ankle surgery. He had to shut it down late and will now aim for Week 2. Undrafted rookie Bryan Walters is expected to man the slot against Minnesota, but won't command many targets. Antonio Gates might get a few more.

Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday. Rookie Vincent Brown is still playing catch-up after missing most of camp, leaving Bryan Walters to take Crayton's reps in the slot. At this point, it looks like the Chargers will be without Crayton for the opener.

Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) was held out of Wednesday's practice. Three Chargers missed the workout, and beat reporter Kevin Acee considers Crayton "the most likely to play out of that group" against the Vikings in Week 1. He just isn't fantasy viable as the fourth option in San Diego's passing game.

Chargers WR Patrick Crayton returned to practice Monday after undergoing ankle surgery on August 22. The plan all along was for Crayton to return this week so he'd be ready for the opener against Minnesota. Vincent Brown remains limited after a lingering hamstring injury. Crayton will open as the Chargers' primary slot receiver.

Chargers WR Patrick Crayton will miss 10-14 days after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his ankle. The procedure was done to remove bone spurs, the result of buildup over the 32-year-old Crayton's career. Rookie slot receiver Vincent Brown (hamstring) is due back at practice on Tuesday, and could make a push for early-season snaps with Crayton sidelined. This is a position to avoid in 12-team leagues.

Patrick Crayton is currently the Chargers No. 2 wide receiver. Anyone starting in San Diego's high-powered pass offense deserves monitoring. But Crayton is really just a possession receiver that fits better in a No. 3/4 role. He'll be pushed very hard for the No. 2 gig by Vincent Brown, even if the Chargers don't make a veteran add at receiver.