The Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a much-needed bye and now return to action in NFL Week 6 against the Denver Broncos.
The Chargers have been solid under new head coach Jim Harbaugh as they’ve identified a strong defensive identity and a run-first offensive philosophy.
The style may be old school compared to the rest of the NFL, but it’s worked out well for them so far.
The bye week came at a good time as several players, including Justin Herbert, were dealing with injuries.
The quarterback was removed from Los Angeles’ injury report prior to the matchup against Denver, a sign that he is close to fully healthy after dealing with a high ankle sprain.
Unfortunately, the Chargers will be without some other key pieces for the foreseeable future as they announced that Gus Edwards and Asante Samuel Jr. are going on injured reserve.
“The Chargers placed RB Gus Edwards and CB Asante Samuel Jr. on injured reserve. They’re out at least four games,” NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero wrote on X.
The #Chargers placed RB Gus Edwards and CB Asante Samuel Jr., on injured reserve. They’re out at least four games.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 12, 2024
Edwards is dealing with an ankle injury, and Samuel has a shoulder injury.
Both have played meaningful snaps for the offense and defense, respectively, but now will be out of action until next month.
Losing them will challenge the depth a bit, though the Chargers have serviceable options to make up for their loss.
The Broncos have been a feisty team the past few weeks, so it’ll be interesting to see how Herbert and company respond in the critical AFC West contest.
