Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report: Ekeler and Kendricks Out, Bosa Questionable for Crucial Week 3 Matchup
Ekeler and Kendricks sidelined, Bosa's status uncertain; Chargers and Vikings seek first win in must-win game
The latest injury report has just been released, and it brings unsettling news for the Los Angeles Chargers as they gear up for a pivotal Week 3 showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. The report reveals the absence of two critical starters, Austin Ekeler and Eric Kendricks, while an additional quartet of players is listed as questionable.
Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa, alongside linebackers Daiyan Henley and Chris Rumph, and nose tackle Christopher Hinton, all find themselves in the questionable category, according to the Chargers.
The most glaring concern lies at the top of the injury report, where both Ekeler and Kendricks are marked as out for their second consecutive game. Ekeler, plagued by an ankle injury, has been absent from practice all week, quashing any hopes of a miraculous recovery before Sunday’s matchup. Kendricks and Bosa, on the other hand, grapple with hamstring injuries. Kendricks missed Week 2’s clash with the Tennessee Titans due to his hamstring ailment, while Bosa displayed incredible resilience by playing through the pain and managing to tally two sacks.
Despite their fighting spirit, the Chargers find themselves in the dark regarding Bosa’s availability for Sunday’s game, leaving his status uncertain. In stark contrast, Kendricks is guaranteed to be a spectator from the sidelines.
With both the Chargers and the Vikings still searching for their first victory this season and heading into this Sunday’s contest with an 0-2 record, the pressure is mounting. This matchup is as close to a must-win scenario as it gets for a Week 3 clash.
As the Chargers brace for the challenge, they will be relying on Joshua Kelley to step up once more in the backfield. Meanwhile, on the defensive front, the looming uncertainty surrounding key players presents a daunting challenge for LA.
The injury woes that have befallen the Chargers have created an air of unpredictability around the game, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering which team will emerge victorious in this crucial Week 3 battle.
