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Chargers | Wednesday practice report for Chargers Wed Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (hamstring, toe), S Alohi Gilman (heel), S Derwin James (hamstring), C Corey Linsley (illness), DE Khalil Mack (non-injury) and LB Kenneth Murray (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 27. LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) OT Rashawn Slater (ankle) were limited during practice.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 26, after suffering a torn ACL in Week 3. Also, the Chargers signed WR Simi Fehoko from the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson has an arrest warrant issued by a Massachusetts judge for violating probation after failing to appear in court, per sources Monday, Sept. 25. Jackson was a healthy inactive in Week 3.
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Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 3, and his season is over.
Footballguys view: Big Mike Williams is a fantastic player when he's healthy, but he does get injured quite a bit as a pro. Now, he's dealing with a serious injury that will cost him the rest of the 2023 season. Williams has a $32 million cap hit in 2024, but the team could move on from him and eat $12 million in dead money. The Chargers will move forward with Joshua Palmer and rookie first-round pick Quentin Johnston as no.2 and no.3 options behind Keenan Allen. |
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Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) is feared to be lost for the season due to his knee injury in Week 3. He's undergoing testing Monday, Sept. 25, to confirm.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB Michael Davis and LB Kenneth Murray Jr. each recorded eight solo tackles in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. Murray also assisted on another tackle, while posting a tackle for loss and a pass defensed with an interception.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Donald Parham posted two receptions for just four yards on his two targets in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, but both of the grabs were good for touchdowns.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston registered two receptions for 10 yards on three targets in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller posted two runs for seven yards in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, and he wasn't targeted in the pass game.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett cashed in his six targets for six receptions and 30 yards in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer had four grabs for 66 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. It wasn't all good, as he also lost a fumble.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed 11 times for just 12 yards in his second straight start in place of the injured RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. He added a 5-yard catch on his lone target.
Footballguys view: Kelley did get a chance to score in short yardage, but the Vikings run defense came to life after being humiliated by the Eagles last week and the Chargers were doing a much better job moving the ball through the air. Even if Austin Ekeler doesn't play next week (the Chargers bye is in Week 5), Kelley is only a what the heck flex coming off of two duds as the starter. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen posted 18 receptions for a career-high 215 yards on 20 targets in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, and he also threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to WR Mike Williams.
Footballguys view: Allen has already been the focal point of the Chargers passing game, that should only increase with Mike Williams going down due to a leg injury. Allen might be a first round pick if drafts were held next week. As long as he stays healthy, he'll be one of the biggest value picks of 2023 even though he cost you a third round pick in most drafts. |
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 40-of-47 passes for 405 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. He set a career best with 26 first-half receptions, he has set the franchise record with 213 consecutive attempts and counting without an interception, and he is the second-fastest player in NFL history to reach 15,000 passing yards, in his 52nd career regular-season game. He is also the fourth-fastest player to reach the 100-touchdown mark.
Footballguys view: The Chargers went pass heavy even though they were successfully run heavy in Week 1 against Miami and the Eagles ran all over the Vikings last week. Herbert might be missing Mike Williams for a while, but his tight ends and #3 receiver picked up the slack. He's leveling off as a solid QB1 under the guidance of Kellen Moore. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Sept. 25, to determine the severity of the knee injury he suffered during the Week 3 game, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
Footballguys view: Williams had to take the cart back to the locker room. Joshua Palmer caught a score on a ball that should have been picked in relief of Williams, and he's the pickup over first round pick Quentin Johnston, who has been used sparingly. It's also possible that tight ends Gerald Everett and Donald Parham are more involved in the passing game if Williams has to sit for multiple weeks. The Chargers get the Raiders next week. |
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Los Angeles Chargers DT Sebastian Joseph-Day (neck) suffered a neck injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Los Angeles Chargers CB J.C. Jackson is a healthy scratch for Week 3's game versus the Minnesota Vikings. He had played poorly in the first two games of the season and did not appear on the injury report during the week.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (hamstring) will be active for Week 3's game against the Minnesota Vikings and he will receive more playing time than he had in Week 2. Bosa had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of the team's three practice sessions on a limited basis.
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Los Angeles Chargers OT Zack Bailey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster, and S AJ Finley was waived Saturday, Sept. 23. Also, S Dean Marlowe was elevated from the practice squad.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers OG Zack Bailey was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, Sept. 23. In addition, S Dean Marlowe was elevated from the practice squad for Week 3.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and is not on the injury report for Week 3.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and has been ruled out for Week 3.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) and LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. LB Joey Bosa (hamstring) and DL Chris Hinton (back) were upgraded to limited practice on Friday, Sept. 22, and are listed as questionable. LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring) and LB Chris Rumph II (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. WR Mike Williams (ankle) practiced in full all week and has been removed from the injury report.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is not expected to miss a sixth consecutive practice on Friday, Sept. 22.
Footballguys view: Ekeler is unlikely to play at Minnesota this week. Joshua Kelley was a dud last week vs. the rough Titans run defense, but he should be a much better play this week against the Vikings defense that D'Andre Swift got 100 yards on *before* contact last Thursday night. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) was a full participant in practice once again on Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not practice once again on Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Joey Bosa (hamstring), RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) and DL Chris Hinton (back) did not practice on Thursday, Sept. 21. In addition, LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring), LB Khalil Mack (rest), LB Chris Rumph II (hamstring) and WR Mike Williams (ankle) practiced in full.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) and DE Khalil Mack (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20. DE Joey Bosa (hamstring), LB Daiyan Henley (hamstring) and DE Chris Rumph II (hamstring) were limited during practice.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) does not have a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brandon Staley.
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Los Angeles Chargers LB Kenneth Murray had 10 tackles, a sack, and two tackles for loss in a Week 2 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
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Los Angeles Chargers S Derwin James collected 11 tackles (7 solo) against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 17.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston had one reception (on two targets) for seven yards in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer had three receptions for 13 yards against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 17. He was targeted five times.
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Los Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett caught three passes for 47 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams caught eight passes for 83 yards against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. He was targeted 13 times during the game.
Footballguys view: Williams had a solid PPR day with Austin Ekeler's absence focusing the targets on the wide receivers. He'll be worth putting in lineups whether Ekeler is back or not next week with the Vikings pass defense up next week. |
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Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen caught eight passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
Footballguys view: Allen is looking like one of the best picks in the third round of fantasy drafts. He was making plays downfield and also converted on scoring opportunities. He'll be a high floor WR1 play against the Vikings next week. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Joshua Kelley rushed for 39 yards on 13 carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.
Footballguys view: The Titans run defense is for real (Nick Chubb faces them next week), and the Chargers had no urge to throw to the running back without Austin Ekeler. If Ekeler can't go next week, Kelley will have RB2/Flex value again, but this was disappointing even though he was still the clear lead back for at least one week. |
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Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert went 27-for-41 for 305 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 2.
Footballguys view: Herbert did fine for fantasy, mostly due to good plays by Keenan Allen and Mike Williams on the other end of his passes, but this was expected against the suspect Titans pass defense, and he still failed to finish the game that his team had many chances to win. Herbert should be a strong play next week against Vikings, but Chargers fans have to wonder how this team just finds a way to lose no matter who is playing for them. |
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Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) is active for Week 2's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in just one of the team's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring), who has already been declared out for Week 2's game versus the Tennessee Titans, has a chance to return for Week 3's contest against the Minnesota Vikings.
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There is optimism that Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) could play in Week 2's game versus the Tennessee Titans, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging just one limited practice session during the week.
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Los Angeles Chargers LBs Eric Kendricks (hamstring) and Chris Rumph II (hamstring) were downgraded to out for Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 16. In addition, LB Brevin Allen and S Dean Marlowe were elevated from the practice squad.
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was downgraded to out for Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Footballguys view: Ekeler was trending this way when he missed Friday's practice. Now, Fantasy GMs will be turning to Joshua Kelley. In Week 1 against the Dolphins, Kelley had 16 carries for 91 yards and one touchdown. He looked good in Week 1, and Kelley is an RB2 with upside this week against the Titans. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 15, and is listed as doubtful for Week 2.
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