The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers will face off tonight in a pivotal matchup for the AFC playoff picture. With both teams fighting for a Wild Card spot, a win tonight could have huge implications for the rest of the season.
With that being said, here are the latest injury updates and inactives for tonight’s AFC West showdown.
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers Inactives
Denver Broncos Inactives
- LB Levelle Bailey
- OT Frank Crum
- DT Matt Henningsen
- RB Jaleel McLaughlin
- CB Riley Moss
- CB Levi Wallace
- QB Zach Wilson
Los Angeles Chargers Inactives
- TE Will Dissly
- CB Cam Hart
- OT Brenden Jaimes
- OG Jordan McFadden
- S Elijah Molden
- LB Shaquille Quarterman
- QB Easton Stick
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
The Broncos will again be without rookie cornerback Riley Moss. This will be the third game in a row Moss has missed due to a knee injury. He did practice on a limited basis this week, but the Broncos will keep him out again, likely due to the short week. He may return in Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
McLaughlin suffered a quad injury against the Indianapolis Colts this past Sunday. The short week made it an uphill battle for him to play this week.
Everyone else is good to go for the Broncos, including cornerback Pat Surtain II, who was listed with a knee injury but practiced all week in full.
Dissly has been out since a shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 14 and has yet to return to practice. But while the Chargers are without one tight end, another could be returning soon for a playoff run.
Los Angeles is activating TE Hayden Hurst (hip) from injured reserve, and he’ll be available to play Thursday. Stone Smartt should continue to get work in the offense, though.
Hart is out with a concussion that he suffered on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The short week made it nearly impossible for him to return quickly enough to play.
The Chargers may also be without cornerback Elijah Molden, who is doubtful with a knee injury and did not practice all week.
Guard Zion Johnson (ankle), DL Otito Ogbonnia (pelvis), and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) are listed as questionable.
Denver Broncos Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Broncos based on their current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Bo Nix
- Running back: Javonte Williams
- Wide receiver: Courtland Sutton, Lil’Jordan Humphrey
- Tight end: Adam Trautman
- Left tackle: Garett Bolles
- Left guard: Ben Powers
- Center: Alex Forsyth
- Right guard: Quinn Meinerz
- Right tackle: Mike McGlinchey
- Defensive ends: Zach Allen, John Franklin-Myers
- Nose tackle: D.J. Jones
- Inside linebackers: Cody Barton, Justin Strnad
- Outside linebackers: Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper
- Cornerbacks: Damarri Mathis, Pat Surtain II
- Safeties: Brandon Jones, P.J. Locke
- Kicker: Wil Lutz
- Punter: Riley Dixon
- Long snapper: Mitchell Fraboni
- Kick returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
- Punt returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
Los Angeles Chargers Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Chargers based on their current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Justin Herbert
- Running back: Gus Edwards
- Fullback: Scott Matlock
- Wide receiver: Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey
- Tight end: Stone Smartt
- Left tackle: Rashawn Slater
- Left guard: Zion Johnson
- Center: Bradley Bozeman
- Right guard: Trey Pipkins
- Right tackle: Joe Alt
- Defensive end: Morgan Fox
- Defensive tackles: Otito Ogbonnia, Poona Ford
- Inside linebackers: Daiyan Henley, Denzel Perryman
- Outside linebackers: Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack
- Cornerbacks: Kristian Fulton, Tarheeb Still
- Safeties: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson
- Kicker: Cameron Dicker
- Punter: JK Scott
- Long snapper: Josh Harris
- Kick returner: Derius Davis
- Punt returner: Derius Davis