DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
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Justin Jackson Kicks Outside for First Touchdown of the Season Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is hardly touched on a 17-yard touchdown run against the Houston Texans.
WATCH: Texans S Jonathan Owens intercepts Chargers QB Justin Herbert Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens came up with a key interception against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 16.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Justin Jackson is hardly touched on 17-yard TD run Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is hardly touched on a 17-yard touchdown run.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
Photos: Chargers at Texans In-Game Browse through live action photos of the Bolts Week 16 road game against the Houston Texans.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Justin Jackson Powers Through Texans Defense for 25 Yards Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson stampedes through Houston Texans defense for 25 yards.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Chargers at Texans In-Game Updates Chargers travel to Houston to play the Texans in Week 16.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Dustin Hopkins Hits 50-Yard Field Goal Kicker Dustin Hopkins' 50-yard field goal marks his longest as a Los Angeles Charger so far against the Houston Texans.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Texans vs. Chargers ' Week 16 The Houston Texans are taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16 of the 2021 NFL Season.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
WATCH: Texans RB Rex Burkhead rushes for 25-yard TD against the Chargers Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead was able to score the game’s first touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Derwin James Jr. - Unlikely to play in Week 16 James (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Texans, but he wasn't participating during pregame warmups, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact James' non-participation during warmups suggests that the Chargers would prefer not to play him, but they are keeping him active because they have so many players sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. If James is indeed only an emergency option, then Alohi Gilman and Ben DeLuca would likely both be candidates for increased snaps.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Davis - Questionable for Week 16 Davis (illness) is now listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
Impact It remains to be seen if the cornerback will be able to take the field Sunday after being a late addition to the injury report, but if if he's unable to do so, the Chargers' already-depleted secondary will be further taxed, while Davontae Harris is a candidate to log added Week 16 snaps.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Week 16 Inactives ' Chargers at Texans Here are inactives for the Week 16 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Derwin James Jr. - Will play Sunday James (hamstring) is active for Sunday against the Texans, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact James was considered a game-time decision Sunday, but he and the team feel he is capable of suiting up after testing his hamstring during his pregame workout. James missed the Chargers' week 14 contest against the Giants with the injury, then aggravated it in Week 15 against the Chiefs. His return will certainly be a boost to the Chargers' secondary when they matchup with the Texans on Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Live updates: Chargers at Houston Texans Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers (8-6) play at the Houston Texans (3-11) at 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 26.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Photos: Chargers at Texans Pregame Take a look at the best pregame photos of the Bolts as they get ready for their Week 16 matchup against the Texans at NRG Stadium.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Photos: Bolts Roll Into NRG Stadium Check out some photos of the Chargers arriving for their Week 16 matchup against the Texans in Houston, TX.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Derwin James Jr. - Treated as game-time call James (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Texans, is being viewed as a game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Rapoport relays that James has made good progress after aggravating the hamstring injury in the Chargers' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs, but the team won't have a good feel for the safety's availability until evaluating him in a pregame workout. The fourth-year player has suited up in 13 of the Chargers' 14 games to date, logging 103 tackles (67 solo), five pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two sacks and two interceptions.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers vs Texans Point Spread, Over/Under, Moneyline and Betting Trends for NFL Week 16 Game Week 16's slate of games includes a showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans. Here's everything you need to know before...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Chargers vs. Houston Texans matchups, start time and how to watch Even with Austin Ekeler out for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, the Chargers could still deploy a run-first strategy on offense.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Darius Bradwell - Joins active roster Bradwell was elevated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Austin Ekeler officially out after testing positive for COVID-19, the Chargers are expected to operate a true running back committee with Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree and even Bradwell all seeing snaps throughout the contest. Bradwell was activated for his first game back in Week 12 but saw just five offensive snaps, failing to catch his only target. Don't expect the second-year running back to emerge as a major fantasy asset even with Ekeler sidelined.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Bandy - Moves up to Los Angeles roster Bandy was elevated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact An undrafted rookie free agent, Bandy had moments throughout the preseason but ultimately wasn't able to clinch a spot on the active roster. Pressed for depth with both Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, expect Bandy to primarily play on special teams with Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer seeing the majority of the wide receiver targets.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Maurice Ffrench - Joins active roster Ffrench was elevated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact The undrafted rookie has seen action with the Chargers twice this season, but in both cases the wide receiver only saw time on special teams. Even with Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it's hard to imagine Ffrench really emerging as a key target come Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Moore Jr. - Set for significant playing time Moore was elevated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact With both Jalen Guyton and Mike Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Moore could significant playing time as the No. 3 wideout behind Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer. The long-time practice squad wideout has been an inconsistent option during various preseasons, and he's never been a major contributor at any point throughout his three-year tenure. Expect to see the 26-year-old lined up wide with Allen and Palmer splitting the slot work.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Palmer - Set for No. 2 role Palmer is expected to be the No. 2 wide receiver for the Chargers entering Sunday's contest with both Mike Williams and Jalen Guyton on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Daniel Popper of...
Impact It'll be interesting to see how the Chargers offense operates with both Keenan Allen and Palmer as the primary options on the field given the two generally tend to run the same routes, but given the lack of available weapons overall Sunday it might simply be a matter of talent overcoming scheme deficiencies. Jason Moore, the third-year practice squad receiver with just two catches over the course of his career, will operate as the team's No. 3 wide receiver with Williams, Guyton and Andre Roberts (illness) all sidelined.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers HQ: 2021 Episode 17 Check out the top all-access moments from the Chargers Week 15 primetime game vs the Kansas City Chiefs on this episode of Chargers HQ. Powe...
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
