What It Means:

Gates practiced on Wednesday for the first time after re-signing with the Chargers over the weekend. "I think I'm well aware of the preparation that needs to be put in throughout the week to go play a game at the highest level possible," The 38-year-old tight end said. "It just depends on how I feel leading up to Sunday."

If Gates plays in the opener, numberFire's models currently project him for 2.5 targets, 1.5 receptions, 17.4 yards, and 0.22 touchdowns. He's the TE28 in our weekly fantasy rankings.