Alexander only had one reception in Week 17 against the Raiders, but it went for a touchdown. Alexander burst out of nowhere in 2012 after being signed off the scrap heap prior to Week 8 and finished the year with a rather incredible 37 receptions for 658 yards and seven touchdowns.

Analysis: Alexander was the biggest bright spot in an otherwise forgettable year in San Diego as he came in and immediately starting making big play after big play. Over the second half of the season, Alexander routinely lead the Bolts in receptions and was a constant long ball threat. Heading into 2013, Alexander has to be considered one of the top wide receiver options in San Diego and will likely benefit from a full training camp with the team next year.

Alexander had three catches on six targets for 69 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Jets.

Analysis: Alexander was having a fairly pedestrian day against a strong Jets' pass defense, until he hauled in a 37-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Chargers the lead for good. It was a solid bounce back game, after the donut he put up in Week 15. Up next is a Raiders' defense that held the Panthers to 170 yards through the air Sunday.

Alexander cooling off

In his Week 16 "Start 'Em, Sit 'Em" analysis, Michael Fabiano notes the "Jets defense has surrendered the second-fewest fantasy points to wideouts at home." FULL START 'EM, SIT 'EM

Analysis: Alexander was an enormous bust last week, failing to score a single fantasy point in a loss to the Panthers. Now he'll face off against CB Antonio Cromartie, posing yet another stiff test.

Alexander was held without a catch on three targets Sunday against the Panthers.

Analysis: A surprising stat line for Alexander, who had been targeted at least 10 times in three of the preceding four games heading into Sunday. Fantasy owners who rode the Alexander-wave into the playoffs likely wiped out after Sunday's donut. Up next is a Week 15 matchup against a Jets' defense that has been very good against opposing passing games this year.

Alexander thriving

In his Week 15 "Start 'Em, Sit 'Em" analysis, Michael Fabiano notes, "In his last five games, the veteran (Alexander) has posted double-digit fantasy points four times. What's more, Alexander has scored the fourth-most fantasy points at his position in the last four weeks." FULL START 'EM, SIT 'EM

Analysis: Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is all about the numbers, trends and matchups. But in the case of Alexander, it doesn't matter which team he faces. Consider him a must-start regardless of the matchup.

Alexander caught seven passes on 11 targets for 88 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Steelers.

Analysis: Another big game for Alexander, who has recorded at least 100 yards or a touchdown in four of the past five games. He's clearly developed an excellent relationship with Philip Rivers during his short time in San Diego and has another favorable matchup next week against a Panthers' defense that allowed touchdowns to both Roddy White and Julio Jones on Sunday.

Rivers' woes could continue

NFL.com's "10 Mind-Blowing Stats from Week 14" notes, "The Chargers, who visit the Steelers in Week 14, are 0-14 all-time in regular-season games in Pittsburgh. No team in NFL history has more regular-season road losses to an opponent without a single win." READ: MIND-BLOWING STATS

Analysis: Rivers hasn't scored more than 13.21 fantasy points his last three matchups and is unlikely to find much success against the Steelers' top ranked secondary. The unit is allowing an average of just 166 passing yards per game and 13 touchdowns this season.

Alexander had six catches on 10 targets for 102 yards Sunday against the Bengals.

Analysis: Alexander's surprise fantasy value continues, as he's recorded at least 95 receiving yards in three of the last four games. His jump from relative obscurity to the Chargers' top wideout has been extremely surprising but fantasy owners who were able to grab him off of waivers or with decent FAAB bids are happy to see where he is now. Unfortunately, he's got a very tough matchup next week, as the Chargers travel to Pittsburgh to face their staunch pass defense.

Alexander (thigh) practiced fully Wednesday, the Chargers' official site reports.

Analysis: Alexander has 17 catches over his last three games, while being targeted 26 times in that span. As long as he stays healthy and busy, he remains a solid fantasy option going forward after having started the month well off the fantasy radar.

Alexander, who led the Chargers in receiving yards for the fourth consecutive game Sunday, catching five passes for 74 yards, suffered a thigh injury in the game, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis: More on Alexander's status in the coming days, though in the past, injuries have held the wideout back, so hopefully this is a minor one. Fortunately, as it has been reported, the injury that Alexander suffered Sunday is not related to his oft-repaired left knee.

Alexander had five catches on eight targets for 74 yards Sunday against the Ravens.

Analysis: Alexander was the most targeted receiver again Sunday while also leading the Chargers in receptions and receiving yards. However, it was Malcom Floyd who scored a touchdown, keeping Alexander from extending his touchdown-streak to three games. Nevertheless, he remains a very viable fantasy option moving forward thanks to his great relationship with Philip Rivers.

Ravens stingy against wideouts

In his Week 12 "Start 'Em, Sit 'Em" analysis, Michael Fabiano notes the Chargers WRs "have a tough matchup coming up against the Ravens, who have given up the third-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers on the road (15.60 PPG)." FULL START 'EM, SIT 'EM

Analysis: Floyd had put up consecutive double-digit games before last week, when he had just 6.70 fantasy points in a loss to the Denver Broncos. Floyd is also losing more targets to Danario Alexander, who has scored the second-most fantasy points (41) among all wideouts the last two weeks.

Alexander had seven catches on 11 targets for 96 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Broncos.

Analysis: Alexander continues to pay dividends to fantasy owners that grabbed him off the waiver wire. He has quickly developed a great chemistry with quarterback Philip Rivers, scoring three touchdowns in two games and recording more than 95 receiving yards in each contest. He's got another favorable matchup next week against a Ravens' defense that was ranked 26th in the league against the pass heading into Sunday.

After five different surgeries on his left knee dating back to 2010 and a more recently balky hamstring, Alexander is finally healthy and is paying huge dividends for the Chargers, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis: Alexander was cut by the Rams this season during training camp when his hamstring flared up, but there were also reports out of St. Louis indicating that the team was worried that his knee would never again be healthy and stable. So far in San Diego, Alexander says that he is feeling great. "There were some issues after my last surgery (in 2010)," Alexander said. "But I have been able to maintain it and keep it as healthy as it is now. I'm fine. I feel great. I'm so excited to be a Charger." The Chargers are also happy to have him as he has already developed a better chemistry with Philip Rivers in just three weeks than the high priced free agent acquisition Robert Meachem all season long. It was just one game, but Sunday at Tampa Bay, Alexander was on the field for 59 of 66 offensive plays, while Meachem only participated in eight snaps. If that trend continues, Alexander will obviously be far more valuable than Meachem despite the size of their contracts.

Alexander filling Meachem's role

Alexander broke out against the Buccaneers in Week 10, racking up 134 yards and a touchdown. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Analysis: With Robert Meachem not receiving his first target until the fourth quarter, it's safe to say Alexander will get the start opposite Malcom Floyd moving forward.

Alexander had five catches on seven targets for 134 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Alexander scored on an 80-yard pass play early in the first quarter to open the scoring Sunday. He has quickly developed an excellent relationship with quarterback Philip Rivers and paid dividends to fantasy owners who claimed him off waivers last week. He's got a relatively tough matchup next week against a Broncos defense that is ranked in the top third in the NFL against the pass.

It has been confirmed that Alexander will draw the starting assignment opposite Malcom Floyd on Sunday against the Bucs, the Chargers' official site reports.

Analysis: Robert Meachem is back in uniform and likely in line to see his share of snaps, but given that Alexander has quickly developed a solid rapport with Philip Rivers, he'll be given an opportunity Sunday to build off his three-catch 61-yard effort back on November 1.

Alexander is expected to start over Robert Meachem on Sunday against the Bucs, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis: The report asserts that "both will see sufficient snaps" Sunday, but the important thing to note here is that it appears as though Alexander's fantasy utility will not completely dissolve now that Meachem is back.

Head coach Norv Turner said that Alexander "will be a big part of what we do", even after Robert Meachem (hamstring) and Eddie Royal (hamstring) return from injuries, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis: Alexander isn't likely to start once Meachem and Royal are healthy, but he could rotate in and see some time in three or four-receiver packages. His immense physical gifts probably won't translate into meaningful fantasy production, but crazier things have happened, and Alexander is at least worth keeping an eye on if you're in need of a wide receiver in a deep league.

With Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal both inactive Thursday against the Chiefs, Alexander drew the starting assignment in Meachem's place, caught all three balls thrown his way for 61 yards.

Analysis: It remains to be seen if the Chargers' short week will give Meachem and Royal enough time to be ready for the team's next contest (November 11 against the Bucs), but in the event that they remain sidelined, Alexander and to a lesser extent, Seyi Ajirotutu, would continue to be in line for added opportunities.

Alexander (hamstring) has signed with the Chargers, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis: Alexander does posses some upside, but his inability to stay healthy led the Rams to cut him loose prior to the start of the season. He's a player worth tracking, but he'll presumably be a depth wideout for San Diego out of the gate.

The Rams have waived Alexander (hamstring) with an injury settlement, the Associated Press reports.

Analysis: Alexander's inability to stay on the field was his undoing and whether or not he gets a shot with another team will largely hinge on him re-proving his health, which is certainly no given.

Alexander (hamstring) missed the Rams third preseason game on Saturday against Dallas.

Analysis: Alexander has been sidelined by his current hamstring injury since the first week of camp. Despite his amazing natural gifts and abilities it now seems almost certain that the Rams will let him go, perhaps as soon as the first round of cuts on Monday.

Alexander (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander's time is running out. The lanky wideout needs to get back on the field or he could find himself gone with the first round of cuts.

Alexander (hamstring) missed practice again Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander has all of the physical tools to become an elite receiver in the NFL, but can't seem to avoid the injury bug. After five surgeries on his knee since 2010, and his continuing absence from camp, Alexander's tenure with the Rams may end sooner rather than later.

Alexander (hamstring) isn't expected to play in the Rams' first preseason game Sunday against Indianapolis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander truly has the athleticism and skills to be a premier receiver in this league, but his frail body continues to fail him. If he can't get back on the field soon, one has to wonder how long the club will allow this drama to continue.

Alexander (hamstring) was back on the sidelines on Wednesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander's hamstring is clearly not 100 percent and head coach Jeff Fisher didn't want to push it. All that being said, time is running out for Alexander to prove he can stay on the field. With so much competition at wide receiver, one has to believe that unless Alexander just blows up in the preseason games, he'll either end up on the waiver wire or at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart come September 8th.

Alexander insists that his surgically-repaired left knee is no longer an issue, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander has had no less than five surgeries on the knee that he first injured just prior to the Senior Bowl in 2010. Outside of that injury, the lanky wideout has suffered a myriad of other minor injuries which have kept him sidelined off and on for the last two years. Coming into this year's camp, he needed to prove he could stay healthy but was sidelined the first week of camp with a bad hamstring. He's back and says he's healthy, but it may be too little too late as the competition at wide receiver is intense this year in Rams camp and there just may not be any room left for a guy that the club hasn't been able to depend on, regardless of how talented he is.

Alexander (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, the Rams' official Twitter feed reports.

Analysis: Health permitting, Alexander could be one of the Rams' best receivers this season, but his inability to stay on the field has been a limiting factor throughout his time in the NFL.

Alexander's (hamstring) chances of landing a spot on the final roster lay almost entirely in whether or not he can stay on the field, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: There is no doubting that Alexander possesses a ridiculous amount of potential, but the issue is his chronic knee problems, which have sidelined him for much of the last two seasons. At the end of the day the club is probably going to push him and see if his knee can hold up to a long camp and lots of reps in the preseason. If it can, he'll make the team and could potentially start. If he has more issues like he's experiencing now (a hamstring issue more than likely linked to him compensating for the knee), then expect the club to finally tire of the experiment.

Alexander (hamstring) returned to OTAs on Wednesday, 101 Sports' Howard Balzer reports.

Analysis: Alexander has a chance to start this season, but is not necessarily guaranteed a roster spot. This is the case for many of the Rams' receivers, as Brian Quick, Chris Givens and Danny Amendola seem like the only locks to make the final roster at the moment.

Alexander's (hamstring) odds of making the final roster will get slimmer by the day if injuries keep dogging him, according to ESPN's Tony Softli.

Analysis: Alexander has had a history of knee injuries and last season was dogged by a hamstring injury and knee swelling that cost him six games. With the addition of Brian Quick and Chris Givens this year and Austin Pettis and Greg Salas last year, it would appear that Alexander is going to have to show and prove he can stay on the field or he'll likely get the axe, no matter how much potential he possesses.

Alexander is not participating in OTAs due to a strained hamstring, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander, who finished last season with 26 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns, remains near the bottom of the Rams' depth chart. With OTAs being "voluntary," St. Louis is likely just playing it safe by holding him out.

Alexander finished 2011 with 26 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns.

Analysis: It was another injury shortened year for Alexander who missed six games due to problems with his surgically repaired left knee. The guy has huge potential but his inability to stay on the field, and more importantly the practice field, leaves him with almost no fantasy value and could lead to him being a camp casualty in 2012.

Alexander caught two passes for 25 yards in Saturday's loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: We'd expect some turnover in the Rams' receiving corps next year, but assuming he can stay healthy, Alexander has a shot to carve out a steady role in 2012. As for Week 17, he'd be a fantasy dart against the 49ers.

Alexander had three receptions for 52 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Alexander's touchdown came with just a minute left in the game, but they all count the same. Although Alexander was targeted just three times, he led all Rams wideouts in receiving yardage Sunday.

Alexander had just one reception for 12 yards during the Rams' loss to Seattle on Monday night.

Analysis: Alexander was almost non-existent in the game and when he did get a chance to make a play, he dropped a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone.

Alexander had one reception for 10 yards during the Rams' loss at San Francisco in Week 13.

Analysis: It was Alexander's first game since suffering a severe hamstring strain five weeks ago. He's still going to need some time to get his legs under him and the rust shook off so don't expect too much too soon.

Alexander (hamstring) got "plenty of work" in practice Thursday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jim Thomas reports.

Analysis: Alexander seems to have a good shot to return this week against San Francisco. It's far from an ideal matchup, however.

Alexander (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday as expected, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Alexander injured the hamstring five weeks ago and has not really seen the field since leaving him a little rusty. "He's going to get a little extra conditioning," said head coach Steve Spagnuolo. "We've got to get him back up to speed." If Alexander can get up to speed quick enough, he and fellow wideout Brandon Lloyd could cause some problems for a San Francisco secondary that may be a little overconfident coming into Week 13.

Alexander (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, the STLouisRams.com reports.

Analysis: Alexander has missed the club's last four games due to the injury but is looking like a good bet to return in Week 13. The more interesting twist is that he has yet to play with Brandon Lloyd who has become the club's primary receiving threat in Alexander's absence. If Alexander can just find a way to stay on the field he and Lloyd could present a myriad of match-up problems for opposing defenses these last five weeks of the season.

Alexander (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona, the Rams' official Twitter feed reports.

Analysis: Look elsewhere in the St. Louis receiving corps if you're scrambling for a dart at receiver in Week 12.

Alexander (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, STLouisRams.com reports.

Analysis: Although Alexander might make his return Sunday, his fantasy owners would probably be best off planning as if he'll miss more time. The potential payoff probably isn't high enough to justify the risk in most cases.

Alexander (hamstring) was limited at practice Thursday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Coach Steve Spagnuolo is hopeful that Alexander might return this week, but that's no lock. We'll revisit the wideout's status Friday.

Alexander (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's practice, according to the NFL's official site.

Analysis: It looks like Alexander may miss his fourth straight game.

Alexander ran Monday, but reported tightness in his hamstring, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Analysis: Referring to Alexander, coach Steve Spagnuolo said "we'll be careful this week," which suggests that Alexander is unlikely to return to action in Week 12.

Alexander (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against Seattle.

Analysis: Alexander was doubtful coming into Sunday's game, so his inactivity should come as no surprise. We'll revisit his status heading into Week 12's game against the Cardinals.

Contrary to previous reports, Alexander (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle STLouisRams.com reports.

Analysis: Reports on Alexander were pessimistic this week, so the downgrade is not unexpected.

Alexander (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jim Thomas reports.

Analysis: Alexander is probably too risky to approach as a fantasy option this week, especially with St. Louis having a 4:05 eastern kickoff time.

Alexander (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jim Thomas reports.

Analysis: Despite the participation, the tone of the coverage around Alexander has been negative Thursday. He's looking very questionable for Sunday.

Alexander (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's practice, the NFL's website reports.

Analysis: Alexander has missed three straight games, although he did practice for the first time in over a week.

Alexander (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against Cleveland, STLouisRams.com reports.

Analysis: It's the third missed game for Alexander, who hasn't been given an explicit timetable to this point. Consider him questionable beyond this week for the time being.

Alexander (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jim Thomas reports.

Analysis: Alexander is highly questionable at best as it is, but if he doesn't participate fully in Friday's practice, he should be considered doubtful to play Sunday.

Alexander (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday, the NFL's official website reports.

Analysis: Alexander, who has not played in a couple of weeks, is looking iffy once again.

Danario Alexander: (Hamstring) Out Sunday

Alexander (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against Arizona, St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Jim Thomas reports.

Analysis: It's not clear what Alexander's chances of playing in Week 10 might be. In any case, the more time he misses, the more ground he risks losing to Greg Salas.

Danario Alexander: (Hamstring) Suffered Setback

Alexander aggravated his hamstring injury "a bit" Wednesday and did not practice Thursday, STLouisRams.com reports.

Analysis: It's not clear whether Alexander should be considered any better or any worse than questionable for Sunday's game, but this development is yet another concerning bullet point in Alexander's exceptionally rough injury history.