Chargers News: 2 Key Starters Out, 4 More Defenders Questionable Ahead of Pivotal Week 3 Matchup
The final injury report has been released for the Los Angeles Chargers crucial Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, and it's not great news for LA.
Two key starters — running back Austin Ekeler and linebacker Eric Kendricks — are listed as out, with four more players listed as questionable.
Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa, linebackers Daiyan Henley and Chris Rumph and nose tackle Christoper Hinton are all listed as questionable, per the Chargers.
The biggest news is obviously at the top, with Ekeler and Kendricks missing their second consecutive game for LA with injuries. Ekeler has missed practice all week with his ankle injury, and won't be making a miraculous comeback for Sunday's game.
Kendricks and Bosa are both dealing with hamstring injuries. Kendricks' kept him out of Week 2's matchup with the Tennessee Titans, while Bosa was able to tough it out and record two sacks.
However, the Chargers don't know if Bosa will be able to suit up on Sunday, while Kendricks will for sure be sitting on the sidelines.
The Chargers and Vikings are both 0-2 heading into Sunday's matchup, making it as close to must win as a Week 3 matchup can be.
The Chargers will look for Joshua Kelley to pick up the slack again in the backfield, while the defensive side of the ball has a chance to be very depleted.
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