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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
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LAC -1.0 TOTAL 47.5
Photos: Bolts Begin Prep for Week 17 Check out the best photos from the Chargers Wednesday practice at Hoag Performance Center.
Week 17 Injury Report ' Chargers vs Broncos A look at injury reports of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos as we head into Week 17 of the 2021 season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Coach Staley on Containing Broncos Playmakers Head Coach Brandon Staley speaks with the media about slowing down Broncos playmakers, what it means to have Asante Samuel back on the field...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Lock preparing for another start with Bridgewater still out
The Denver Broncos are preparing for quarterback Drew Lock to make his second straight start in place of Teddy BridgewaterDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joey Bosa - Back from COVID list Bosa (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Bosa sat out last week's loss to the Texans after testing positive for the virus, but he's now cleared the health and safety protocols and should be ready to play Week 17. The 26-year-old has 43 tackles (31 solo), 9.5 sacks and six forced fumbles in 14 games this season.
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Jalen Guyton - Activated from COVID-19 list Guyton (illness) was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per the NFL transactions log.
Impact Guyton missed last week's loss to Houston but has been cleared with plenty of time to spare before Sunday's game against the Broncos, which will allow him to get up to speed in practice. Mike Williams is still in COVID-19 protocols, and while there's still a chance Williams will return this week as well, Guyton would work as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Keenan Allen if Williams remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Ekeler on Returning for Divisional Matchup Against the Broncos Running Back Austin Ekeler speaks to the media about Justin Jackson, divisional matchup against the Broncos, and more.
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Derwin James Jr. - Possibly available Week 17 Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday he's "hopeful" James (hamstring) can play against Denver on Sunday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact James was active for Sunday's contest against the Texans, but as expected, he didn't see the field after not going through pregame warmups. James has now missed two of the last three games due to the injury and only played 26 defensive snaps during the only contest he did play in during that stretch. His practice status throughout the week will probably provide a better indication as to whether or not the star safety will play in Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LaDainian Tomlinson's Top 10 Touchdowns against the Broncos Watch Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson's greatest ten touchdowns against the Denver Broncos.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers: How to Watch, Listen and Live Stream The Bolts face the Broncos on Sunday, January 2 at 1:05 p.m.
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Where Are the Bolts in the 2021 NFL Playoff Picture? Here is a breakdown of the current AFC playoff picture entering Week 17 of the 2021 season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Jalen Guyton - On track to come off COVID list Guyton (illness) is in line to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact The move is slated to become official later Wednesday, setting the stage for Guyton to return to action in Week 17. Meanwhile, under the NFL's updated COVID protocols, fellow wideout Mike Williams (illness) has a chance to come off the reserve-COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos as well.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rush Hour: Bolts Boast Six Pro Bowlers Haylee Elwood takes a look at the Chargers six Pro Bowl selections including Rashawn Slater, who became the first rookie tackle to make the...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Nasir Adderley - Could play Week 17 after all Adderley (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 Monday, will be eligible to play Sunday against the Broncos if he's asymptomatic or showing improvement in his recovery f...
Impact As an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus, Adderley was expected to face a 10-day quarantine, but that timeline was cut in half Tuesday, when the NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement to set isolation time at five days for all players who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Though Adderley looks like he'll still remain away from the Chargers through at least Friday, he should be ready to go Sunday so long as his symptoms have resolved while he's in isolation. The third-year safety has recorded 81 tackles, five pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a half sack through 13 games this season.
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Chris Harris Jr. - Possibly eligible to play Harris (illness), who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 Monday, will be eligible to play Sunday against the Broncos if he's asymptomatic or showing improvement in his recovery fro...
Impact As an unvaccinated player who tested positive for the virus, Harris was expected to face a 10-day quarantine, but that timeline was cut in half Tuesday, when the NFL and NFL Players Association reached an agreement to set isolation time at five days for all players who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. Though Harris looks like he'll still remain away from the Chargers through at least Friday, he should be ready to go Sunday so long as his symptoms have resolved while he's in isolation. The veteran slot corner has recorded 33 tackles and an interception in 12 games for the Chargers this season.
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Mike Williams - Could be cleared for Week 17 Under the NFL's new COVID-19 protocols, Williams, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, could potentially be cleared in advance of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of...
Impact Gilbert Manzano of the Orange Register previously relayed that Williams, as an unvaccinated player, was in line to miss the contest. However, under the new protocols, the wideout has a chance to play in Week 17. Until Williams and Jalen Guyton clear the current protocols though, the Chargers' top available wideouts are Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer and Jason Moore.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos vs. Chargers preview ' Week 17 Here's everything you need to know before the Denver Broncos take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kyzir White - Racks up another 11 tackles White recorded 11 tackles in Sunday's 41-29 loss to the Texans.
Impact White led the Chargers' defense with 11 tackles and also remained on the field for 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the second consecutive week. He's now recorded double-digit stops in six of his last nine games heading into a Week 17 matchup against Denver.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Anderson - Two receptions Week 16 Anderson caught both his targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 41-29 loss to the Texans.
Impact Anderson played 35 percent of the offense snaps as he continues to operate as the Chargers' No. 2 tight end. The 28-year-old has 15 receptions for 157 yards and one touchdown this season.
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Joshua Kelley - Does little with six touches Kelley had five carries for seven yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards during Sunday's 41-29 loss to Houston.
Impact Kelley played 27 percent of the offensive snaps and did little with his opportunities in the absence of Austin Ekeler (COVID-19 protocols), while Justin Jackson totaled 162 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Ekeler is back and should reclaim the every-down role for the final two weeks of the season, but it's clear Kelley is entrenched as the No. 3 tailback with Jackson serving as the top backup option.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jared Cook - Totals 44 yards in loss Cook caught three of five targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 41-29 loss to the Texans. He also secured a successful two-point conversion.
Impact It was another modest showing from Cook, who hasn't exceeded three receptions or 45 receiving yards since Week 9. Overall he has 44 catches for 484 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games this season, making his fantasy outlook mostly dependent on reaching the end zone.
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Matt Overton - Placed on COVID-19 list Overton (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports, as a result of a positive COVID test, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Impact Overton will attempt to clear protocols, so he can continue to provide depth on the Chargers' offensive line when they host the Broncos on Sunday.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Pipkins III - Enters COVID protocols Pipkins (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports, as a result of a positive COVID test, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Impact Pipkins plays a depth role on the offensive line. He'll attempt to clear protocols before Sunday, when the Chargers host the Broncos.
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Davontae Harris - Enters COVID protocols Harris (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports, as a result of a positive COVID test, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Impact Harris now joins fellow corners Michael Davis, Kemon Hall and Chris Harris on the COVID list. Harris will work to clear protocols in time for Sunday against the Broncos, where he could play a large role depending on who is available for the Chargers.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Senio Kelemete - Returns from COVID list Kelemete was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Kelemete was placed in protocols Monday, but he's already been able to clear them in just over 24 hours. He'll be able provide depth at guard when the Chargers host the Broncos on Sunday.
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