San Diego Chargers
Robert Meachem - #12 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/28/1984 |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, OK |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 1st round, 27th pick by Saints |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 207 | 2 |
Healthy Burnett bringing the heat for Bolts
It certainly doesn't reflect in their 2-5 record, but the Chargers have been one of the league's premier defenses in 2010, and ILB Kevin Burnett is a main reason why.
Patriots hang on for 23-20 win as FG try misses
After Philip Rivers rallied San Diego in the closing minutes, new kicker Kris Brown missed a 50-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left and the Patriots escaped with a 23-20 win over the mistake-prone Chargers on Sunday.
Patriots-Chargers prediction
The Patriots have a lot of momentum after their come-from-behind win over the Ravens in Week Six. Will it be enough to beat the Chargers in San Diego? PFW's Kevin Fishbain thinks so.
Chargers WR Davis to get more chances
With San Diego WRs Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee doubtful for Sunday's game against New England, Buster Davis has a prime opportunity to show what he can do.
Ajirotutu to Chargers' roster; Wilson on I.R.
The Chargers elevated WR Seyi Ajirotutu from their practice squad to the 53-man roster and moved LB Kion Wilson to injured reserve on Saturday.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers, namely San Diego SS Paul Oliver vs. New England TE Aaron Hernandez.
Patriots RB Taylor, S Page out for Sunday; Chargers TE Gates questionable
The Patriots have ruled out RB Fred Taylor (toe) and S Jarrad Page (calf) for Sunday's game against the Chargers. CB Kyle Arrington is questionable with a groin injury. Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) is also questionable.
Jackson will return to Chargers next week
WR Vincent Jackson will report to the Chargers next week and sign his restricted free-agent tender, according to his agent, making him eligible to play in Week 12.
Despite sack struggles, Chargers not altering O-line
Despite QB Philip Rivers being sacked a career-high seven times in the Chargers' Week Six loss to the Rams, we hear that the team does not have plans to make any changes along the offensive line.
Bucs blacked out, Chargers to be shown on TV
The Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers will be shown on San Diego-area TV, while Rams vs. Bucs will be blacked out in Tampa.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Chargers sign PK Kris Brown
The Chargers have signed PK Kris Brown to temporarily replace Nate Kaeding, who is suffering from a groin injury.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Seven game between the Patriots and Chargers:
Report: Chargers don't expect WR Floyd, PK Kaeding to play Sunday vs. Pats
The Chargers likely will be without WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) and PK Nate Kaeding (groin) for Sunday's Week Seven game against the Patriots.
Protection issues last thing Chargers can afford
During the Chargers' run as the class of the AFC West, one thing that didn't plague them was sacks, as QB Philip Rivers was rarely brought down more than one or two times in a game. However, that hasn ...
PLAYER NEWS
San Diego wide receivers Eddie Royal and Robert Meachem are inactive for the Chargers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of hamstring injuries.|||||||
Danario Alexander was expected to start in Meachem's place and safety Eric Weddle was expected to return punts for Royal. Curtis Brinkley is expected to return kickoffs for Richard Goodman, who was put on injured reserve on Monday.
Meachem caught four passes for 111 yards and one score as New Orleans dominated the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.|||||||
Meachem is overlooked amidst the Saints' stable of talent but he is capable of big games like this.
Meachem caught three passes for 75 yards and one score as New Orleans wrapped up the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.|||||||
The underrated Meachem has six TD grabs.
Meachem had five receptions for 51 yards and one TD on Sunday in a 40-33 shootout win over Houston.|||||||
Meachem has scored in all three games to lead the Saints in TD receptions.
Meachem caught five passes for 70 yards and a score Thursday in a 42-34 loss at Green Bay.|||||||
Meachem seems to have excellent chemistry with superstar quarterback Drew Brees. The Saints have an explosive offense so all of their players are poised for huge fantasy years.
