National Football League

TE Gates inactive for Chargers

Published Nov. 7, 2010 12:11 p.m. ET

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San Diego tight end Antonio Gates is inactive for Sunday's game in Houston.

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Gates sat out practice this week with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot. Gates was also nursing injuries to his left foot and ankle.

Receiver Malcom Floyd (hamstring), linebacker Brandon Siler (foot), guard Kris Dielman (neck) and kicker Nate Kaeding (groin) are also inactive for the Chargers.

Linebacker Xavier Adibi (hamstring) and tight end Owen Daniels (hamstring) are among the inactives for Houston.