San Diego Chargers

RB Jackie Battle (RB - #51) - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)

Battle now becomes a super sleeper on my list. With Mathews out 4-6 weeks and Brown and Brinkley working for carries, Battle should factor into the RBBC approach too. Battle can run the ball and be productive under the right set of circumstances, so we will have to wait and see.

RB Curtis Brinkley (RB - #61) - Sleeper (undervalued)

It appeared that Brinkley was getting his chance to be a solid back-up, then Ronnie Brown arrived. Brinkley will likely lose quite a bit of work to Brown as long as Brown stays healthy and can produce. If there is an injury to Mathews or Brown, Brinkley will see some carries. If not, we will have to see how things play out game to game.

Brinkley moves into a sleeper category at this stage with the injury to Mathews. If Ronnie Brown cannot deliver, we might see much more of Mr. Brinkley than anticipated.

RB Le'Ron McClain (RB - #78) - Low Potential

McClain wll be used to open running lanes and play the FB role. Jacob Hester might be called upon in this role too. McClain runs downhill and will open lanes like no other given the right schemes. Look for Mathews and Brown to run behind McClain for many plays. He will be valuable in this role this season. He might go under appreciated in fantasy circles, but will deserve much credit for the production of his teammates.

RB Ronnie Brown (RB - #105) - Sleeper (undervalued)

Brown joins the San Diego squad after a poor season in 2011 in Philly. Does the ex-Dolphin still have any magic left? Perhaps, but how much is the good question. Ryan Mathews tops the Rb depth chart, but Brown will see some carries. In theory, this will be good for both backs; Brown can have an opportunity to show he still has it and the not-so durable Mathews can catch a breather. If he impresses enough during camp, Brown could emerge as decent flex play - especially if he truly inherits Mike Tolbert's role. Not counting it, but someone else will get work here.

Update (8/10): Ryan Mathews suffered a broken collarbone in the Chargers preseason opener and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Brown figures to receive the majority of the workload, though he's hardly been productive in recent campaigns. At least fantasy owners will have a few weeks before having to make a call as to the when and where the backs should be selected.

Update 8/26/12: Brown will be the premiere back in SD's offense until the return of Ryan Mathews. It appears we will see Mathews around Week 3 or 4 of the season as long as his recovery goes as planned.

WR Malcom Floyd (WR - #34) - Sleeper (undervalued)

Floyd has always been a favorite target for Rivers. Floyd has the ability to make plays and Rivers enjoys throwing the ball where Floyd can convert yardage with a difficult grab. Floyd will step into a new role this season and likely see more action. My only concern is his health. If he stays healthy he is worthy of a draft pick given his team and their desire to throw the ball often.