Taking a look at the Los Angeles Chargers' final injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Los Angeles Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh have had a very eventful week when it comes to injuries, and with the final injury report now out, it is time to take a look at it and see where the Chargers will be as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2.
The Chargers had a total of 10 players listed on their Week 2 injury report, however, it seems like they should be in a decent spot as most players on the injury report are set to play.
Starting off with the players that the status is known, wide receiver Derius Davis (calf), and outside linebacker Akheem Mesidor (calf) are set to play after practicing all week.
Outside linebackers Bud Dupree (rest) and Khalil Mack (rest) are also set to play, with Dupree not practicing on Thursday and being a full participant on Friday, while Mack did not practice on Wednesday but was a full participant on Thursday and Friday.
Defensive tackles Teair Tart (ankle) and Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring/rest) should be ready to go as well as Tart did not practice on Wednesday, was limited on Thursday, and was a full participant on Friday, while Tomlinson was limited on Wednesday, did not practice on Thursday and was a full participant on Friday.
In terms of players who are out, that includes defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring) and offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III (knee), as they both did not practice all week.
With Molden out, there could be an opportunity for rookie safety Genesis Smith to step up and with Pipkins out it appears that guard Kayode Awosika will take all the reps on Sunday which will be very interesting to pay attention to.
Lastly, there are two players who are questionable which includes wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) and defensive back Deane Leonard (abdomen).
Starting with Leonard, he was limited in practice all week and after missing Week 1 he will did what he can to get on the field, but because he is questionable it could very well turn into a game time decision.
Shifting focus to McConkey, he took a brutal hit to the ribs in Week 1 which led to him not practicing on Wednesday or Thursday and being limited on Friday. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see if McConkey as he is such a critical component of this Chargers' offense and is one of the top targets for quarterback Justin Herbert.
If McConkey cannot play the Chargers will need receivers like Quentin Johnston to step up, but if McConkey does play it will be interesting to see if he is on a snap count or if he is a full go.
So, heading into Sunday afternoon, it seems the Chargers are in a decent spot when it comes to injuries, but in particular, it will be very interesting to monitor the status of both Leonard and McConkey to see if they will play and how much they will play as the Chargers aim to get a win against the Raiders in Week 2.
