DECEMBER 14, 2021 • BND.COM
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
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Here's the latest on the health of the KC Chiefs ahead of Thursday's clash vs. Chargers Aside from two players on the COVID list, the Chiefs were missing just one member of the team for Tuesday afternoon’s practice.
Donald Parham Jr. - Listed as limited Tuesday Parham (knee) was limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
Impact Like top tight end Jared Cook (quadriceps), Parham improved upon his listing of DNP on Monday, fitting in some reps at a walkthrough Tuesday. Ultimately, Wednesday's injury report will reveal whether the players emerge from Week 15 prep with or without designations for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
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Jared Cook - Increases activity Tuesday Cook (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant at Tuesday's walkthrough.
Impact Cook was estimated to have no activity if the Chargers had held practice Monday, so his return in some capacity one day later generally is a good sign as the team prepares to take on the AFC West-leading Chiefs on Thursday. The same can be said for Donald Parham (heel) -- DNP on Monday, LP on Tuesday -- meaning L.A. is closing in on having its top two tight ends available, per usual, for Week 15 action.
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Mike Williams - Bumps up the limited Tuesday Williams (heel) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated report.
Impact After not holding practice Monday, the Chargers ran a walkthrough one day later, so Williams' ability to join his teammates on the field is a positive sign he'll be able to play through a heel injury. In the end, though, his listing -- or lack thereof -- on Wednesday's report will be telling for his ability to suit up Thursday versus the Chiefs. If Williams ultimately is active, he'll be joined by Keenan Allen, who will return from a one-game absence following a bout on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Austin Ekeler - Gets limited tag Tuesday Ekeler (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.
Impact One day removed from being estimated as a non-participant on the Chargers' initial practice report of Week 15, Ekeler managed some activity as the team gears up for Thursday's divisional showdown with the Chiefs. He appears to be trending in the right direction after getting forced out of the team's Week 14 win versus the Giants with an ankle injury that coach Brandon Staley considered to be "nothing major" Monday, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Still, though, Ekeler's status is one to monitor considering his standing L.A.'s offense. Aside from Ekeler, the team's backfield is composed of Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes talks about carrying winning momentum into game with Chargers Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes talks about carrying winning momentum into game with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night.
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Chiefs' coach Andy Reid previews game with Chargers Kansas City Chiefs' coach Andy Reid previews game with Los Angeles Chargers during a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Kansas City...
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Keenan Allen - Comes off COVID-19 list The Chargers activated Allen (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Impact At the time Allen tested positive for COVID-19 last Monday, it was known that he was vaccinated, giving him a chance to clear league protocols and play this past Sunday against the Giants. He wasn't able to do so, but he now is free and clear ahead of Thursday's contest against the Chiefs. The Chargers listed Mike Williams (heel) as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, so Allen could take on even greater target share Week 15 if his fellow wideout is limited or sidelined.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
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Bisciotti, Chadiha preview Chiefs-Chargers 'TNF' divisional matchup NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti, Jeffri Chadiha preview Kansas City Chiefs-Los Angeles Chargers "TNF" matchup.
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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Chiefs place DT Chris Jones in COVID-19 protocol
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Justin Jones - Sack and fumble recovery in win Jones recorded five tackles (four solo) along with a sack and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants.
Impact Jones has now recorded a sack in each of his last two games as the young pass rusher continues to perform at a high level in the absence of Linval Joseph (illness). The 25-year-old recovered his second fumble of the season, setting up the Chargers in great field position, which led to a touchdown drive. In Thursday night's upcoming matchup against the Chiefs, Jones will need to be able to pressure Patrick Mahomes or it could be a long evening for the Los Angeles defense.
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Kyzir White - Leads team in tackles White totaled 10 tackles (five solo) in the 37-21 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact White continues to be a force in the middle of the field for the Chargers, as he has recorded 10-plus tackles in three of his last four games and eight-plus tackles in each of his last eight games. The 25-year-old leads the Los Angeles defense in tackles with 68 and is tied for 10th most in the NFL. White's stellar play must continue against an explosive Kansas City offense Thursday night.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dustin Hopkins - Perfect day in win Hopkins made all three of his field-goal attempts along with all four of his extra points in Sunday's 37-21 win over New York.
Impact After two Chargers offensive drives stalled in the red zone, Hopkins was able to drill a pair of chip-shot field goals. In addition, the veteran kicker was able to convert on a 39-yard field goal which extended the Chargers lead to 30-7. Since joining Los Angeles, Hopkins has converted on 12 of 13 field-goal attempts and 19 of 21 extra points, making him a valuable kicker in most fantasy leagues.
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Donald Parham Jr. - Two catches in win Parham caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 37-21 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Parham played 41 percent of all offensive snaps, but he was held in check against a New York defense that gives up the 14th most yards to the tight-end position. After catching three touchdowns in his first six games this season, the young tight end has not caught a TD pass in his last five outings. For the 24-year-old to be an effective tight end in fantasy, he must figure out a way to get back in the end zone due to a lack of targets (26 in 13 games). Parham and the Chargers get a Chiefs defensive unit on Thursday, one that has looked very strong as of late.
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Jalen Guyton - Shines in win Guyton caught all three of his targets for 87 yards and a touchdown in the 37-21 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact After a disappointing start to the season in which the wideout did not record a touchdown through 12 weeks, Guyton has had back to back strong games with at least 87-plus yards and a touchdown. The 24-year-old has shined as the Chargers' deep-threat option, catching a 59-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass over the past two weeks. The wideout's deep-ball ability has opened up a lot of offensive production underneath as defenses have now started to worry about the long pass. In the absence of star wide receiver Keenan Allen (COVID-19), Guyton, along with Joshua Palmer, have stepped up to keep Los Angeles' high-powered offense going.
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