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 |
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Merriman laments uncertainty about his future
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Chargers part ways with Tomlinson
In the culmination of an event many months in the making, the Chargers officially released RB LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday after the back struggled through the 2009 season.
Chance to play WR could lure Osgood from San Diego
It's been well documented how many key free agents the Chargers will have this offseason, but one player who has somewhat flown under the radar is Kassim Osgood, the club's only integral element who will be unrestricted.
Key decisions lie ahead for Chargers' Smith
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Bolts need RB with L.T.'s likely departure
For Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, the 2009 offseason was a fiasco. With him being owed a boatload of money that the team was not willing to pay, Tomlinson's representatives and GM A.J. Smith went back and forth in ...
Chargers give Turner three-year extension
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Sanchez, Greene star as Jets shock Chargers
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Balance of power shifting back to NFC
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Chargers see significant progress in run 'D'
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You gotta believe it to see it
This year, in mid-December, the Jets were at .500 and drawing up their 2010 draft plans. Suddenly the schedule broke in their favor. Their final two opponents didn't want to play, and so a 7-7 carp became a 9-7 ...
Bye week allowing Bolts to be full strength for playoff run
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AFC playoff primer
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Sproles not breaking games open as returner
With the ball in his hands, the Chargers' Darren Sproles remains one of the league's most dangerous players. But in the return game, some of the jolt he provided the team in 2008 has been missing this season.
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.
