LOS ANGELES CHARGERS NEWS

Mike Williams - Commands 10 targets Williams recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Rams.

Impact Williams had been reliant upon big plays while commanding limited targets in three weeks since his return from an ankle injury entering Sunday's game. However, he managed more targets than Keenan Allen in Sunday's blowout win and also managed several long gains of 26, 19 and 18 yards. While he's found the end zone only once, Williams has 353 yards combined across his last four games.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keenan Allen - Pedestrian performance in win Allen recorded five receptions on six targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Rams. He added one rush for eight yards.

Impact Allen entered Sunday's game having recorded at least 85 yards in five of his last six contests, though he turned in a relatively poor performance due to game script. He salvaged his day thanks to a 28-yard catch late in the third quarter, and he now has at least one reception of more than 20 yards in each of his last three matchups. If the Ravens defeat the Steelers on Sunday Night Football, Allen will likely see the field in Week 18 with playoff seeding still at stake.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Ekeler - Runs through Rams Ekeler rushed the ball 10 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Rams. He added four receptions for 39 yards.

Impact Ekeler saw his lowest carry total since Week 13, though he did plenty of damage on limited touches. The highlight was a 72-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter, which came five minutes of game time after Ekeler had found the end zone from 10 yards away. Though he did plenty of damage as a rusher, Ekeler also bounced back as a receiver, a positive sign given that he had only 24 combined receiving yards across his last two games. With playoff seeding potentially still in the balance, Ekeler could take the field for a Week 18 matchup against the Broncos.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ekeler has 2 TDs, reaches 100 catches as Chargers rout Rams

Austin Ekeler rushed for 122 yards, scored two touchdowns and became the fifth running back with 100 receptions in a season as the Los Angeles Chargers rolled to a 31-10 victory ov...

JANUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Chargers' Ekeler hits 100-reception mark for the season

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler became the fifth running back in NFL history to have a 100-reception season with his first catch during Sunday’s game against the Lo...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Zander Horvath - Will not play Sunday Horvath (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Rams.

Impact Horvath has still not recovered enough to play, after he suffering a sprained ankle in Monday's win over the Colts. Although his participation on offense is fairly limited, his absence will leave the team without their only fullback and a regular special-teams contributor.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Spiller - Inactive versus Rams Spiller (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact With Spiller the odd man out Sunday, Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree are in line to handle Chargers' backfield duties in Week 17.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers activate linebacker Joey Bosa from injured reserve

Linebacker Joey Bosa has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to play for the Los Angeles Chargers when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday

JANUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Larry Rountree III - Elevated for depth Rountree was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Rountree played four offensive snaps in Monday's win over the Chargers, but he didn't do much else. Expect the 2021 sixth-round pick to act as depth, particularly after veteran Sony Michel was waived Saturday.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bosa - Set to play Bosa (groin) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The Chargers will get a much-needed defensive jolt with the return of the Pro Bowler, who has missed the last 13 contests after tearing his groin. Bosa typically has been one of the team's better run defenders, but it remains to be seen how many snaps he'll see as he works back into proper game conditioning.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How bettors are playing TCU-Michigan, Ohio State-Georgia; Big bets on Buckeyes

Patrick Everson breaks down how bettors are playing the CFP semifinal games. Plus betting nuggets on the NFL slate, including Vikings-Packer...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' rolls with new broadcast crew

Although NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” featured new faces in the booth and production truck before the season started, the broadcasts continue to deliver at a high level

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Zander Horvath - Questionable for Week 17 Horvath (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Horvath suffered a sprained ankle in Monday's win over the Colts. He practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, suggesting he has a decent chance to play. However, his status won't become official until shortly before the Chargers' 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff against the Rams.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bosa - Expected to play versus Rams Chargers coach Brandon Staley said the Chargers plan to activate Bosa (groin) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Bosa landed on IR with a groin tear after the first two games of the regular season and he was finally designated to return to practice Thursday. The Bolts still need to officially restore the 27-year-old defensive to the active roster before he can suit up again, so this move will come at some point Friday or Saturday. Bosa recorded double-digit sacks in four of his first six seasons, and his return ahead of the playoffs should be a significant boost for the Bolts' pass rush, which currently ranks 20th with 31 sacks this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bosa expected to come off IR before Chargers face Rams

Linebacker Joey Bosa is expected to be activated off injured reserve before the Los Angeles Chargers host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Derwin James Jr. - Won't play versus Rams James (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Impact James sustained a concussion during the Week 16 win over Indianapolis on Monday Night Football, leaving him sidelined during practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old then logged consecutive limited sessions Thursday and Friday, though it appears he'll need some additional time to clear protocols. In his stead, expect Alohi Gilman to step back into a starting role at strong safety, as he previously played every defensive snap when James was sidelined with a quadriceps injury for back-to-back games ahead of Week 16. James has been the Chargers' best defensive player when healthy this season, so it will be worth monitoring his status heading into the regular-season finale versus Denver on Sunday, Jan. 8.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers' Joey Bosa expected to come off IR, play vs. Rams

Joey Bosa, who's been sidelined since Week 3, will likely return to the Chargers' lineup this weekend against the Rams.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Austin Ekeler - Cleared for Week 17 action Ekeler (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.

Impact Ekeler logged limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, but the running back's return to a full session Friday paves the way for him to face the Rams on Sunday. Assuming no in-game setbacks, Ekeler -- who has logged a total of 16 TDs in 15 games to date -- should see enough carries and targets Week 17 to continue to maintain fantasy relevance as the Chargers' clear-cut top backfield option.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 17: How to bet Chargers-Rams

Here's everything you need for the Chargers-Rams game, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Analysis: With 1 more game, more teams in NFL playoff race

With two weeks remaining in the NFL season, only eight teams have been eliminated from the playoff race

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Chargers' Bosa returns to practice for 1st time in 3 months

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa took part in 15 snaps during Thursday's practice after he was designated to return from injured reserve

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Murchison 'grateful' for 2-sack Rams debut after Titans exit

Larrell Murchison had two sacks in his debut with the Los Angeles Rams last weekend

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Chargers' Staley faces Rams, former boss McVay for 1st time

Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley faces former boss Sean McVay for the first time on Sunday when the Chargers host the Rams in the battle of SoFi Stadium co-tenants

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Derwin James Jr. - Trending in right direction James (concussion) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Impact James logged a DNP on Wednesday, as he is still recovering from the concussion suffered in Monday's win over the Colts. Even though he was able to take the field Thursday, it does not necessarily mean that the five-year pro has cleared the league's concussion protocols. However, it does appear he is trending in the right direction, and the 26-year-old still has three more days to gain clearance to play Sunday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE