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Before last week's game he said that his ankle was sore, but it wasn't as bad as the one he sustained earlier in the year. Herbert is going to have time with the pass rush, because:
-His interior offensive line tends to collapse very easily around him.
-The Chargers haven't had a run game since Dobbins was out.
-His ankle injury *does* affect his mobility, so he's forced to stay in the pocket a little longer. But see the first point.
This was a previously flexed game, and it sure would've helped if the Chargers had their game on Sunday as originally planned.
The Chargers injury report:
Questionable - Perryman (LB), Ogbonnia (DT), Johnson (LG), Hurst (TE)
Among these, the most significant would be Perryman and Johnson. However, I'm thinking Jamaree Salyer could sustain Zion Johnson's level of play at LG. You saw what happened to the Chargers run defense the past couple of weeks. Perryman is needed if the Chargers don't want the Broncos to extend drives on offense, thus gassing up the defense as they continue to stay on the field.
As I type this out, I can't see how not having Ogbonnia helps. Poona Ford and Teair Tart -- both bargain bin acquisitions who have turned out great for the Chargers -- will need to be spelled. Morgan Fox will be in the mix too.
It's hard to tell with these Questionable tags if they will play, but as mentioned in a previous post, I think Perryman plays. And I'm hoping at least Ogbonnia plays. Zion Johnson is a 1st round pick at Guard, but as mentioned earlier in this commentary, I think Salyer will play fine in his place. PFF hasn't graded Johnson too kindly this year and he's part of the IOL problem.
Doubtful - Molden (S)
Huge loss, imo, because the Chargers are already without Alohi Gilman at safety. He's been extremely solid for the Chargers since they traded for him. If he's out, then unc Marcus Maye (who the Dolphins cut a couple of weeks back) will be starting in place of him. With Tony Jefferson undoubtedly elevated for this game, you're going to see an aging backfield.
Out - Dissly (TE), Hart (CB)
Losing out on Hart is going to hurt. Dissly is also a great blocking TE, but we've been without him for a couple of weeks, and in his stead, Stone Smartt has played well. Especially in the passing game. The Chargers will have Eric Tomlinson and Tucker Fisk as the blocking TEs for this game.
This was just released 4 minutes ago. I haven't seen the Broncos game statuses yet.
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