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Chargers Have 18 PLAYERS on Wednesday’s Injury Report — How Bad Is This Getting?

· 6:16 · Episode 67

Episode Chargers Have 18 PLAYERS on Wednesday’s Injury Report — How Bad Is This Getting?

0:00 6:16

Four Chargers offensive linemen sit out Wednesday's practice as injuries threaten to derail their season further. With an 0-4 start and Joe Alt expected to miss Sunday’s clash against the Denver Broncos due to a neck injury, Justin Herbert faces relentless pressure behind a battered offensive line. Denver’s pass rush, highlighted by Nik Bonito, aims to capitalize on LA’s rookie-heavy front, while Khalil Mack and Derwin James are also listed as non-participants or limited with injuries.

Ladd McConkey’s foot issue and Quentin Johnston’s chest injury add to the uncertainty for the Chargers’ offense, with 18 players populating the Week 5 injury report. Can rookies like Branson Taylor and Scott Matlock step up and stabilize the trenches in time? With Herbert sacked 12 times in four games, the looming matchup at SoFi Stadium becomes a must-win for LA and a crucial test for their depth and resilience against a division rival.

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