Robert Meachem (hamstring, probable) turned in a full week of practice and is on pace to play Sunday against Tampa Bay. Eddie Royal (hamstring, probable) is also on pace to play. Meachem and Royal's health should no longer be a concern, but the Chargers' promise to add Danario Alexander into the receiver rotation is a concern for Royal and Meachem's box-score production. They will play fewer snaps and see fewer targets.

Robert Meachem (hamstring) and Eddie Royal (hamstring) both practiced on Wednesday. Meachem missed the Chargers' last game, and Royal has been out for the past two. With both receivers sidelined the Chargers went with Danario Alexander and Seyi Ajirotutu in Sunday's win over the Chiefs. Coach Norv Turner promised last week that Alexander would maintain a "big" role in the Chargers' offense moving forward, but it will be interesting to see if Turner keeps that promise when San Diego gets Royal and Meachem back.

Robert Meachem (hamstring) said Monday he's unsure if he will play against the Bucs in Week 10. Meachem said he's making progress and he'll reevaluate the situation on Wednesday. Even if he suits up, he'll be rotating with Danario Alexander. Meachem is off the fantasy radar as he's been held without a catch in three separate games this season.

Coach Norv Turner said Friday that Robert Meachem (hamstring) and Eddie Royal (hamstring) were both "close" to playing in Thursday night's game, and the Chargers are optimistic about their Week 10 availability. That's great, but we're not so sure the Chargers aren't better off rolling with hungry youngsters Danario Alexander and Seyi Ajirotutu. Meachem and Royal have both been unproductive, error-prone free-agent busts, and the Chargers operated far more smoothly with Alexander and Ajirotutu in there against the Chiefs. Meachem figures to get his job back simply because he costs so much money.

Robert Meachem (hamstring) and Eddie Royal (hamstring) are inactive for Thursday night's Week 9 game against the Chiefs.

Robert Meachem (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday Night Football against the Chiefs. He was held out of Wednesday's practice after being limited on Tuesday. The perpetrator of perhaps the season's worst drop in Week 8 will be a game-time decision. He's off the fantasy radar either way.

Robert Meachem was limited in Tuesday's practice with a hamstring injury. Coach Norv Turner said Meachem is "a little sore," and the team will see how he is on Wednesday. Held without a catch in three games this season, Meachem is not a fantasy option versus the Chiefs Thursday night.

Robert Meachem did not catch any of his three targets in the Chargers' Week 8 loss to the Browns. It's been an awful season for Meachem, but this may have been his worst game. In the third quarter, he found himself wide open by 10 yards on a deep post. Philip Rivers threw a perfect ball for a would-be 51-yard touchdown, but Meachem dropped it. It's one of the worst drops you'll ever see in an NFL game. With 12 catches in seven games this season, Meachem is way off the fantasy radar.

Robert Meachem caught three passes for 30 yards in San Diego's Week 6 defeat. Meachem saw seven targets come his way on Monday night, as fellow receiver Malcom Floyd was locked up by Denver's Champ Bailey for much of the contest. He continues to be a fantasy disappointment in 2012, and he doesn't see quite enough targets behind Floyd and Antonio Gates to be more than a WR5 going forward. San Diego enters the bye week before going to Cleveland in Week 8. If Joe Haden shadows Malcom Floyd, Meachem could be set up for a decent day.

Robert Meachem caught three passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns in San Diego's Week 5 loss to the Saints. Meachem roasted his former team, capping off San Diego's second drive with a 15-yard touchdown before badly burning CB Corey White on a 44-yard score to put the Chargers ahead 17-14. A huge night for a player who's been a fantasy disappointment, though it's important to note Meachem was targeted only four times, and made zero catches after halftime. He remains a dicey WR5 going forward.