LOS ANGELES CHARGERS NEWS

8 Historias a Tener en Cuenta Para DC Aquí hay 8 historías para tener en cuenta antes del primer partido de la semana contra Washington Football Team.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Austin Ekeler - Hamstring injury being downplayed The Chargers are optimistic that Ekeler's hamstring injury won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's season opener at Washington, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Impact Ekeler made a surprise appearance on the Chargers' first official injury report of 2021, as the hamstring injury resulted in him working out on the side with triners at Wednesday's practice rather than taking part in team drills. Based on Kyed's report, the Chargers' decision to hold Ekeler out of practice may have been precautionary to some degree, though the fact that the running back missed six games in 2020 due to the same injury isn't the most encouraging sign. Ultimately, the extent of Ekeler's activity in the Chargers' remaining two practices of the week Thursday and Friday and how he looks in those sessions will determine whether he carries a designation into Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Update: Gus Edwards, Austin Ekeler, D'Andre Swift, Saquon Barkley affect Week 1 RB rankings Gus Edwards, Austin Ekeler, D'Andre Swift, and Saquon Barkley highlight our RB injury updates on the cusp of the start of Week 1. Get the la...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chargers vs Washington Predictions and Expert Picks for Week 1 NFL Game From FanDuel Sportsbook Today's slate of NFL games includes a clash between the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Football Team. Chargers vs Washington Prediction...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

The Los Angeles Chargers' season opener at Washington is a showdown between last year's top rookies on offense and defense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Does Leadership Look Like on the Chargers? Chargers radio sideline reporter Shannon Farren discusses what Justin Herbert and Derwin James bring to the Bolts from that perspective.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers' Slater, Washington's Young get rematch in Week 1 Chase Young will go up against old rival Rashawn Slater when Washington hosts the Los Angeles Chargers in each team's season opener

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Chase Daniel - Set for Week 1 Daniel (elbow) wasn't listed on the Week 1 injury report, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact The backup quarterback dinged his elbow during the team's final preseason game, but the injury was never considered serious. Daniel is expected to back up star quarterback Justin Herbert this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Guyton - All cleared for Week 1 Guyton (leg) was not listed on the Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Guyton missed most of the final week of training camp with a leg injury, but the speedy wide receiver appears to be past the issue. It'll be interesting to see how much Guyton plays after the 24-year-old lost a training-camp battle to rookie Josh Palmer for the team's No. 3 wideout role.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers vs. Washington Football Team odds, lines, picks: Expert predictions for NFL Week 1 See odds, expert selections and storylines for Sunday's Week 1 game between the Chargers and Washington Football Team.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chargers give lousy special teams a kick in pants by addressing personnel The Chargers special teams were among the worst in the NFL last season, and they've made several roster changes to improve a unit that cost...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Bryan Bulaga - Practices fully Wednesday Bulaga (hip) was a full participant at practice Wednesday and is on track to start Sunday at Washington, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Bulaga nursed a hip flexor in the preseason but is ready to go to open the regular season. He'll continue to start at right tackle for the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways: Expect A 'Different' Nasir Adderley in 2021 Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s press conferences with Brandon Staley, Justin Herbert and Derwin James.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Staley, Herbert looking to get Chargers back into contention

Heading into last season's opener, Brandon Staley was preparing for his first game as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, while Justin Herbert was taking second-string...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Ekeler - Dealing with hamstring issue Ekeler was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact While an absence from practice with a new injury isn't an optimal way for the Chargers' top back to start the week, he still has two more chances to return to field in advance of Sunday's game versus Washington. If Ekeler is out or limited this weekend, more work would be available for Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers-Washington Week 1 Injury Report A look at the injury report as we head into Week 1 of the 2021 season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Austin Ekeler - Working out on side at practice Ekeler worked off to the side with trainers during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Further context with regard to the extent of Ekeler's activity will arrive once the Chargers submit their official injury report later Wednesday. Added reps will be available for fellow running backs Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree for any amount of practice time Ekeler misses.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers vs. Washington Football Team odds, lines, picks: Expert predictions for NFL week 1 game See odds, expert selections and storylines for Sunday's Week 1 game between the Chargers and Washington Football Team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chargers OT Bryan Bulaga on track to start Week 1 The 32-year old is on track to start this Sunday against the Washington Football Team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Week 1 Fantasy Picks: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Chargers vs Washington The Washington Football Team is looking to repeat as NFC East champions and kick off the season against the Los Angeles Chargers at 1 p.m. E...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Washington Vs. Chargers Preview: A Tough Defensive Test For Week 1 The 2021 season is finally here, and the Washington Football Team is getting things started by hosting the Los Angeles Chargers. Here’s ever...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Washington's Curtis Samuel misses practice with groin injury

Curtis Samuel’s chances of playing in Washington’s season opener this weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers took a hit when the wide receiver appeared to tweak a groin injury th...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where Do the Bolts Fall in Week 1 Power Rankings? Take a look at where various NFL analysts and publications have the Bolts ranked heading into their matchup with the Washington Football Tea...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Football Team: How to Watch, Listen and Live Stream The Chargers take on Washington Sunday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM

Ryan Smith - Lands on IR The Chargers placed Smith (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Smith dealt with a core muscle injury early in training camp and then spent time on the COVID-19 list, but his current health concern is unknown. The 28-year-old is eligible to return from IR after Week 3 of the regular season. The rookie Asante Samuel will likely step in as the primary backup behind Chris Harris and Michael Davis while Smith is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE