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Chargers' Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) out 2-to-4 weeks Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins will miss two to four weeks with a hamstring injury, according to Chargers coach Brandon Staley....

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out 2-to-4 weeks, per HC Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Tuesday that Hopkins (hamstring) will be out 2-to-4 weeks, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hopkins remained in Monday's game after initially suffering a hamstring injury on his first kick of the contest and ended up connecting on four field goals, including a game-winning 39-yarder in overtime. It's unclear if staying in the game made the hamstring issue worse, but the Chargers may not have come away with a victory without Hopkins' persevering performance. In Hopkins' absence, Los Angeles is expected to promote Taylor Bertolet from its practice squad to serve as the primary kicker against Seattle.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit out Week 7 Hopkins isn't expected to be available for the Chargers' Week 7 game against the Seahawks after injuring his hamstring in Monday's 19-16 overtime win over the Broncos, Ian Rapoport...

Impact Hopkins initially tweaked his hamstring on an extra-point attempt following Austin Ekeler's second-quarter touchdown, but the kicker soldiered on and came up clutch for the Chargers. He went on to deliver a 37-yard field goal in the final minute of the second quarter, then added 31- and 35-yarders in the second half before drilling a game-winning 39-yard kick with 2:38 remaining in overtime. Fortunately for Hopkins, his injury doesn't seem to be a long-term concern, so he appears likely to avoid a stint on injured reserve. The team will likely promote Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad to serve as its kicker against Seattle.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers K Dustin Hopkins Hits Game-Winning Field Goal on Injured Leg to Beat Broncos 19-16 in Overtime The Chargers beat the Broncos 19-16 in overtime to improve to a record of 4-2 on the season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kicker Dustin Hopkins boots Chargers to OT win despite injured hamstring Los Angeles kicker Dustin Hopkins, bum hammy and all, connected on a 39-yard game-winning kick in overtime to lift the Chargers over the Den...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Dustin Hopkins On OT Kick Win Over Broncos Kicker Dustin Hopkins talks about to the media about his game winning kick against the Denver Broncos in overtime.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

How Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins withstood injury and came up with game-winning field goal vs. Broncos Dustin Hopkins hit the game-winner in overtime and fell to the ground.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins withstood injury and came up with game-winning field goal vs. Broncos Dustin Hopkins hit the game-winner in overtime and fell to the ground.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

PIcks up injury in win Hopkins (hamstring) said he felt "a pop" in his leg after his first kicking attempt in Monday's 19-16 overtime win against Denver, but he managed to play through the issue for the...

Impact Hopkins came into this game without an injury designation after missing last week's win against the Browns with a quadriceps injury, which also limited him in practice last Thursday and Friday. The 31-year-old temporarily exited Monday with a hamstring issue in the second quarter before returning to convert a 37-yard field goal with less than one minute remaining in the first half, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Hopkins also appeared to be in considerable pain on his three remaining field-goal tries, though he still hit a 39-yard game winner in overtime. While the exact nature and severity of this new issue still are unclear, the veteran now will have a slightly shorter week to recover before Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Hopkins' GW 39-Yard FG in OT Sends Chargers' Faithful Home Happy Kicker Dustin Hopkins' GW 39-yard field goal in OT sends Chargers' faithful home happy.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Late turnover, Hopkins 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win

Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dustin Hopkins Fights Through Injury to Convert on Game-Tying 35-Yard FG Kicker Dustin Hopkins fights through injury to convert on a game-tying 35-yard field goal.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Set to kick Monday Hopkins (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Hopkins finally managed to log a full practice after weeks of limited participation. The veteran will now take over for Taylor Bertolet, who connected on three field goals in his lone stint as the replacement for Hopkins.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Hopkins (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hopkins has yet to upgrade to full practice participation since coming out of the Chargers' Week 4 win over the Texans with the right quad injury. He wasn't able to play in last week's win over the Browns, and Hopkins may need to turn in a full practice Saturday for the Chargers to feel comfortable having him handle kicking duties Monday against the Broncos. If Hopkins ends up missing another game, Taylor Bertolet will likely be elevated from the practice squad to fill in at kicker once again.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Hopkins (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant on the Chargers' injury report Thursday.

Impact Hopkins was limited during the Chargers' first practice of Week 6 after sitting out his first game of the season due to a quad injury Sunday. As a result, Taylor Bertolet was activated to Los Angeles' active roster for this contest against Cleveland before reverting back to the practice squad. Hopkins converted five of his six field-goal attempts and all 11 of his PATs over the first four games of the season, and he'll have two more practices to increase his activity before Monday's game against Denver.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers hang on, beat Browns 30-28 after LA coach's gamble

Rookie Cade York missed a 54-yard field goal with 11 seconds left as Los Angeles held on for a 30-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns after Chargers coach Brandon Staley inexplica...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not kicking in Week 5 Hopkins (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Even though Hopkins was listed as questionable for Sunday's game, the writing was on the wall for him to sit out Week 5 after the Chargers elevated Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad Saturday. Bertolet will handle the kicking duties for the Chargers on Sunday, while Hopkins is sidelined for the first time this season due to the right quadriceps injury. Hopkins will look to increase his activity in practice during the upcoming week with the hope of returning to action Oct. 17 against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers elevate Bertolet, Bandy from practice squad

Kicker Taylor Bertolet and receiver Michael Bandy have been elevated from the practice squad by the Los Angeles Chargers for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen out, Hopkins questionable for Chargers vs. Browns

Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen will miss his fourth straight game with a hamstring injury

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday Hopkins (right quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Hopkins was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, so he has a chance to suit up for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, his quad doesn't respond as hoped, the Chargers have the option of elevating Taylor Bertolet from their practice squad ahead of Week 5 action.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Hopkins (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Now back-to-back limited sessions to open the week, Hopkins is dealing with an apparent quadriceps issue which he must've picked up during the team's 34-24 win over Houston on Sunday. While the severity of his injury remains unclear, Hopkins will have one more chance to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's contest in Cleveland. Taylor Bertolet, a recent addition to the Chargers' practice squad, would likely be promoted to the active roster and command kicking duties should Hopkins eventually be ruled out for Week 5, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers Sign K Taylor Bertolet to Practice Squad In wake of a right quad injury to Dustin Hopkins, the Chargers have signed kicker Taylor Bertolet to the practice squad.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chargers bring NFL's top-rated passing attack to Cleveland

The Chargers bring the NFL's top-ranked passing attack to Cleveland on Sunday

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers inconsistent run defense faces challenge vs. Browns

The Los Angeles Chargers overhauled their defense during the offseason after being one of the worst units last year against the run

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS