The Los Angeles Chargers are finally playing their first home game at SoFi Stadium this season against a third consecutive division opponent in the Denver Broncos.
The team is relatively healthy, as the only true starter who is out is Khalil Mack, who was put on injured reserve this week.
Los Angeles Chargers, Injury Report
OUT:
TE – Will Dissly (Knee)
S – Elijah Molden (Hamstring)
With TE Will Dissly knocked out of this contest due to a knee injury, it nearly guarantees the season debut of TE Tucker Fisk, who’s a phenomenal blocker and will provide positive value towards the run game.
S Elijah Molden will miss his second consecutive game due to a lingering hamstring injury, which is worth monitoring down the line.
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Veteran S Tony Jefferson, who was just signed onto the 53-man roster, should pick up the slack seamlessly after coming down with an INT against the Raiders.
QUESTIONABLE:
LB – Daiyan Henley (Illness)
CB – Cam Hart (Hip)
Daiyan Henley had a Michael Jordan-esque game against the Raiders, finishing with 10 tackles, 2 PD’s, 2 TFL’s, 1 sack, and 1 INT. He’ll undoubtedly do anything to get on the field; however, with a DNP (Did Not Participate) designation to end this week of practice, it’s looking increasingly unlikely.
Cam Hart (6’2″ 207 lbs) has had a history of getting banged up, with shoulder ailments and concussions throughout last season. This time, it’s a hip injury bothering him after landing hard on it against the Raiders.
His availability will be crucial this week, as his size and length indicate a matchup against WR Courtland Sutton (6’4″ 216 lbs), who serves as the Broncos’ primary receiver at the X position.
Week 3 Practice Squad Elevations
LB/S Emany Johnson
With the linebacker room still thin and the danger of starting LB Daiyan Henley not being able to suit up due to his illness, the Chargers have elected to call up Emany Johnson from the practice squad. This will be his first elevation of the season.
Johnson (6’2″ 218 lbs) profiles as a safety, linebacker tweener type, though he’s primarily worked at linebacker for the Chargers and is a solid contributor on special teams.
If he does end up seeing the field, his surefire tackling ability will be on display after he led the entire preseason with 26 tackles this year.