The Chargers are back in prime time as they get ready to face off against the Arizona Cardinals.
Going into the game, both team have healthy-sized injury reports. The only player on the Chargers report listed as OUT for the game is Deane Leonard, while Joey Bosa, Hayden Hurst, and Quentin Johnston are DOUBTFUL, and DJ Chark Jr, Derius Davis, Dimi Fehoko, Kristian Fulton, Ladd McConkey, and Ja’Sir Taylor are QUESTIONABLE.
The Cardinals have Own Pappoe and Darius Robinson listed as OUT and a handful of QUESTIONABLE players. The biggest update though is that Marvin Harrison Jr. has no designation, as he’s expected to be full-go.
Leonard Placed on Injured Reserve, replacements signed to Active Roster
With Deane Leonard has not only been ruled out for the game, but he’s also been placed on the Injured Reserve, meaning it will be at least four games before we’ll see him again. In a corresponding move, CB’s Dicaprio Bootle and Shaun Wade have been signed to the active roster to full in for this banged up secondary room.
Will Chargers pass rush capitalize on a banged-up Cardinals offensive line?
The Cardinals have lost two starting offensive lineman to the injured reserve, a pretty dismal situation when facing a team with as strong of a pass rush ass Los Angeles. Will Hernandez was graded out as PFF’s 15th best guard at the time of his injury, and Jonah Williams was a big-money free agent acquisition this offseason for Arizona. Kyler Murray will have his work cut out for him extending plays and avoiding the pass rush.
PFF Betting Odds
Currently, the Chargers are only 1-point favorites in this game, with an over/under set at 44-points. For a Charger team that has suppressed opponents to less than 19 points per game, but has had scoring woes of it’s own, that seems like a high number.
Keep the conversation going below!
As always, get some chatter going in the comment section below everyone! Here’s to Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers pushing forward to another victory!
I’m thinking this team is exactly where it needs to be. Big questions in several areas in the first year of a re-tool (if you don’t want to call it a rebuild). The IOL is dreadful. They can’t handle stunts at all, even when they outnumber rushers.
The rushing game is not great this year, despite Roman’s expertise in the run game. Some of this is personnel, some of it is defenses adjusting. But I do see Roman trying to adjust. Herbert has had his two highest pass attempts the last two weeks. He’s getting healthier too. But the personnel again.
I still think this is a 8-9 win team this year. But if the team wants to make a wild card playoff push, Hortiz needs to make a trade or two. So, does the team make a playoff push or let things play out as is in favor of loading up next year?
@unclejammsarmy “But if the team wants to make a wild card playoff push, Hortiz needs to make a trade or two. So, does the team make a playoff push or let things play out as is in favor of loading up next year?"
I don’t believe these 2 things are necessarily mutually exclusive. There are likely deals that could happen prior to the trade deadline that would strengthen the roster without hurting the 2025 roster build.