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Week 4 Game Thread: Chiefs @ Chargers

Kyle DeDiminicantanio · 2024-09-29T17:07:42Z

Good morning StormCloud! In today's Week 4 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers face a critical challenge as they take on division rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to start despite battling a high ankle sprain, which forced him out of last week's game. Though Herbert claims to feel better, some fans are concerned that starting him before the bye week could risk further injury. Adding to these worries, the Chargers’ offensive line is dealing with major losses, as both starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are sidelined. Coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman will need to be creative with their protection schemes against the Chiefs' defense. Defensively, the Chargers are missing key playmakers. Joey Bosa is out with a hip injury, but Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, and Khalil Mack provide depth at the EDGE position. Meanwhile, the absence of safety Derwin James, suspended for a helmet-to-helmet hit in Week 3, leaves the secondary vulnerable, especially in covering star tight end Travis Kelce. Linebacker Blake Lynch and C Sam Mustipher have been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the game, so it will be interesting to see if this hints towards Mustipher being a key to the makeshift offensive line, or if he is a depth piece. Musipher has over 40 starts at center over his career, but no starts at guard. Bradley Bozeman has played multiple seasons as a starting guard, and has done so in a Greg Roman offense, so if the Chargers were to get extremely creative we may see a line of, left-to-right, Jamaree Slayer - Zion Johnson - Sam Mustipher - Bradley Bozeman - Trey Pipkins. While the Chiefs have shown some inconsistencies this season, defeating them without key players will be a tall task. However, a victory would send a strong message as the Chargers aim to enter the bye week at 3-1 despite their injury woes. Happy Week Four everyone, get that chatter going in the comments below! Don't forget to follow along on the Article Page, rather than the Forum Page, for live comment updates.

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Josh Palmer sighting!

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And Gus looking a little more spry...

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Time for another McConkey TD. We need a name for those. McConkey Donks? I’ll work on it.

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Ugh

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No late hit on Herbert? Ok. Beat those refs, too. One more quarter for this D to be tough.

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some pretty sketchy decision-making going on here

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Of course. I know I’m watching one of the best quarterbacks ever, but I hate watching Mahomes.

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Our defense looks like it's getting a little gassed.

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Ok, let’s grind this drive and come away with points!!!!!

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Great job D!

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Holding on 91. Ummm… the Chargers don’t have a 91.

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