Malcom Floyd Injury: Updates on Chargers Star's Week 3 Status and Fantasy Value

There has to be a desire for Malcom Floyd's fantasy owners to put him in their lineups. Philip Rivers gets his receivers into the game and the Kansas City defense doesn't look capable of stopping anything.

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5:05 p.m. EDT

Malcom Floyd (groin) is active today, but doesn't have a single target through 26 minutes of game time.

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2:59 p.m. EDT

Malcom Floyd is surprisingly active today at home against Kansas City, according to Rotoworld's Staff.

Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11:53 a.m. EDT

After missing practice throughout the week due to a groin injury, Malcom Floyd is not expected to play, according to Rotoworld's Staff.

Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 p.m. EDT

Malcom Floyd is listed as doubtful, according to Susanna M. del Campo. This injury shouldn't keep the Chargers from attaining a victory over the Chiefs this week, but a nagging groin injury could rear its head beyond Week 3. It's looking like Floyd is going to be out this week. The Chargers and Floyd fantasy owners are hoping to see him back in action soon.

Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:45 p.m. EDT

Things still don't sound good on the Malcom Floyd front, as he did not return to practice today. According to Marty Caswell of The Darren Smith Show, Floyd was one of a few Chargers who sat out today,

The bigger news out of San Diego today may be that Antonio Gates once again missed practice. Floyd owners should tread lightly this week, as he looks to be out barring a miracle.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. EDT

Unfortunately, Rotoworld is reporting today that Floyd's status for Sunday's game is greatly in doubt.

Do yourself a favor and keep Floyd on the bench. Yes, the potential payoff is huge, but that's not an injury that he's likely to come back from.

When reading an injury report, questionable is a frustrating term. That's way too ambiguous to give any real advice on, especially early in the week.

But when you see the word "doubt," keep the person on your bench. Especially early in the season in a game that the team should win big anyway, they will not take any chances. Neither should you.

Receiver is a deep position. Even if Floyd plays, his time will be limited. Rivers will certainly not target when he has a lot of other receiving options to throw the ball to.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. EDT

Dan McLellan reports on Twitter that Floyd is not even practicing.

That's not exactly a good sign.

There are plenty of receiving options to look at.

The Chargers play in the second fleet of games on Sunday, which would leave very little time to start another player.

So don’t take that chance.

If Floyd plays, his production just won’t be strong enough for you to seriously regret leaving him on the bench.

Later in the year, I wouldn't be this bold. Even with the word doubt involved in his status, Floyd would be far more likely to tough through a bad injury.

But a groin injury will keep Floyd on the bench. If it doesn't, it's hard to imagine the production being too high.

Keep him on your bench. There are plenty of options elsewhere. You don't want a zero from a big points position.