Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley 'Hopeful' Keenan Allen Plays This Weekend

This could swing the game.

After suffering a shoulder injury in your Los Angeles Chargers' 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, star wide receiver Keenan Allen is now "hopeful" to play this weekend, where the Bolts take on the Packers at Lambeau Field. 

Allen's shoulder injury put him out of the game temporarily against Detroit, but he ultimately returned and caught a touchdown to tie the game up at 38 a piece. 

His return will be imperative for the Chargers' offense, as not only is he one of the top receivers in the league, but the Bolts are already without Josh Palmer (knee) and Mike Williams (knee). The former is on short-term IR but has no timetable for return, while the latter was ruled out for the season in their Week 3 win against the Vikings. 

Against a Packers team that has really struggled this season, the Chargers must escape with a win. 

But, a 10 a.m. kickoff time in cold weather, in one of the NFL's most challenging stadiums to visit, should make things as difficult as possible for the Bolts. 

Allen's absence will only make it worse, as it'll leave just rookie Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, and Simi Fehoko at receiver, with Gerald Everett (back) questionable to play at tight end. 

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