GM fond of Woodhead: The Chargers official team website reports that general manager Tom Telesco said during a conference call with season ticket holders that he likes new running back Danny Woodhead. Telesco aid even though he is short he is very strong and “he has some magic to him.” When Telesco was in Indianapolis he said Woodhead always found ways to beat the Colts. (Updated 5/3/13)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/13).
Fantasy Analysis
Woodhead is expected to be No. 2 on the depth chart for the Chargers behind Ryan Mathews, and he could work on third downs and as a change of pace option. We like Woodhead as a key reserve worth a late-round pick in all Fantasy leagues. (Updated 5/3/13).
Danny Woodhead has left the friendly confines of New England where the Patriots made him a household name to sign with the Chargers as a free agent. He will now share playing time with Ryan Mathews, but new San Diego coach Mike McCoy has said Woodehad will be used in a similar fashion like he was with the Patriots. Woodhead is coming off a solid campaign in 2012 with 76 carries for 301 yards and four touchdowns and 40 catches for 446 yards and three touchdowns with one lost fumble. He now has at least six total touchdowns in two of the past three seasons, and this is the second time over that span that he’s had at least 700 total yards. We don’t envision Woodhead being a significant contributor in standard leagues unless he overtakes Mathews for the featured role, but he should be looked at in PPR formats. In leagues where you get points for receptions plan on drafting Woodhead with a late-round pick. (Updated 4/26/13)
