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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Darron Cummings/Associated Press

Philip Rivers, Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd Post-Week 6 Fantasy Advice

Matt FitzgeraldOct 18, 2015

The San Diego Chargers passing offense, led by star quarterback Philip Rivers, made history in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Rivers' fantasy owners had to be pleased to see him set franchise records for completions, attempts and yards en route to a 503-yard performance through the air with two scores.

Although Rivers didn't find No. 1 receiver Keenan Allen on either of the touchdown tosses, Allen was extremely productive. Malcom Floyd was targeted often by Rivers as well, yet he didn't manage to find paydirt, either.

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Check out some individualized fantasy advice for the San Diego trio below, along with the final numbers from the 27-20 thriller at Lambeau Field.

Philip Rivers

43/65/5032/028

Injuries across the offensive line and the absence of a rushing attack haven't stopped Rivers from producing this season.

Even before Sunday's monster outing, Rivers was completing 71.3 percent of his passes on 8.58 yards per attempt. That's a stunning combination of precision and proficiency.

Rivers is a QB1 no matter what the fantasy format is. As long as he's able to stay healthy and has the likes of Allen, stud tight end Antonio Gates and a decent No. 2 pass-catcher on the field with him, there's no reason to believe Rivers' level of play will drop off against any opponent.

Even in bad fantasy matchups, Rivers will have no choice but to throw the ball often to keep the Chargers close. That makes him a must-start player every week.

Keenan Allen

14/15157015

The chemistry Allen and Rivers have is uncommon. To be such a clear go-to option yet still manage to get open, secure the catch and produce to the degree Allen did Sunday shows how excellent he is in only his third year as a pro.

Allen should be regarded as a WR1 by any fantasy measure. His route running is among the best in all of football, and he has an elite signal-caller throwing him the ball to help the cause.

Although his lack of top-end speed will limit Allen's fantasy upside and explosive plays, he is the ultimate possession receiver with a big enough frame to be a factor in the red zone. Gates and Floyd threaten to take away targets in the scoring area, but Allen is as reliable as it gets and should only become more consistent as his career goes on.

Malcom Floyd

5/129509

Unlike Allen, Floyd is a downfield threat whose fantasy production is of the boom-or-bust variety as a result.

Now that Gates has returned from a suspension, Floyd can't be considered more than a flex play in standard leagues or a daily fantasy flier. Fantasy owners can only deploy Floyd with any confidence if Allen's status is questionable heading into a matchup.

But if Allen is able to continue stringing together strong performances, opposing defenses will have no choice but to account for him more. With secondaries fearing Allen and Gates, Floyd could see numerous one-on-one looks and use his 6'5" frame to create leverage and expand his fantasy potential.

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