National Football League

Chargers lose Davis to flu against Chiefs

Published Oct. 25, 2009 5:17 p.m. ET

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Receiver Buster Davis is inactive for San Diego's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a flu bug that has also hit other Chargers. Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Jacob Hester, and linebacker Jyles Tucker were in uniform on Sunday after missing practice on Thursday due to the flu. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who injured his knee in practice on Thursday, also was in the lineup. Linebacker Kevin Burnett, safety C.J. Spillman, center Nick Hardwick and guard Tyronne Green were out. Inactives for Kansas City included tackle Branden Albert, who missed his second straight game with a left ankle injury, receiver Bobby Engram and safety Jarrad Page.