The Chargers will have two of their key receivers for Sunday’s game against the Rams. First, Ladd McConkey (concussion) is off the injury report and set to play after going through three full practices this week. McConkey was injured against the Chiefs in Week 6 but has recovered after Los Angeles’ Week 7 bye. McConkey is second on the team with 13 receptions and 200 receiving yards so far in 2026. Receiver Tre’ Harris (hamstring) is also off the injury report and set to play. While he was limited on Wednesday and Thursday, he was a full participant on Friday. Safety Derwin James (hamstring), defensive back Deane Leonard (concussion), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), and receiver Brenen Thompson (quad/hamstring) are all out. Cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) and cornerback Rodney Shelley (hamstring) are both questionable
The Chargers will not have safety Derwin James today against the Seahawks. James is inactive with his hamstring injury after being listed as questionable. The other four players the Chargers listed as questionable are dressed. Backup quarterback Trey Lance (groin), wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot), safety Elijah Molden (hamstring) and cornerback Donte Jackson (concussion) are active. The team’s other inactives are quarterback Dj Uiagalelei, offensive lineman Alex Harkey, offensive lineman Kayode Awosika (fibula), tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring). Uiagalelei will serve as the emergency third quarterback. The Seahawks will not have safety Ty Okada for a fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. The team listed him as questionable. Rodney Thomas II will start for Okada again. Cornerback Avery Smith, linebacker Chazz Surratt (calf), wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr., tight end Nick Kallerup, nose tackle Brandon Pili and quarterback Jalen Milroe are the other inactives. Milroe will serve as the emergency third quarterback
Bills wide receiver DJ Moore hurt his shoulder in a Week 2 win over the Lions, but he had more than a week to recover from the injury and that was enough time for him to get cleared for action. Moore is active for the Bills as they try to move to 3-0 on the season at home against the 0-2 Chargers. The Bills will also get defensive tackle Ed Oliver back in the lineup. Oliver missed the Lions game after injuring his hip in pregame warmups and was listed as questionable along with Moore and wide receiver Keon Coleman. Coleman is also active for Buffalo while backup quarterback Trey Lance is active for the Chargers. DJ Uiagalelei was summoned from the practice squad as insurance after Lance was listed as questionable, but there will be no change behind Justin Herbert. Chargers at Bills Chargers: S Elijah Molden, QB DJ Uiagalelei, OL Alex Harkey, G Kayode Awosika, TE Charlie Kolar, WR Brenen Thompson, DT Dalvin Tomlinson Bills: WR Skyler Bell, OL Jude Bowry, OL Ar’maj Reed-Adams, DL T.J. Sanders, LB Mike Danna, S Jalon Kilgore Panthers at Browns Panthers: TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, QB Haynes King, WR Xavier Legette, S Nick Scott, LB Devin Lloyd, OT Albert Reese, DT Cam Jackson Browns: CB Tyson Campbell, QB Taylen Green, LB Justin Jefferson, C Parker Brailsford, G Teven Jenkins Jets at Lions Jets: WR Adonai Mitchell, DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, TE Mason Taylor, RB Kene Nwangwu, CB Nahshon Wright, K Blake Grupe, LB Kiko Mauigoa Lions: G Ben Bartch, TE Tyler Conklin, S Bishop Fitzgerald, DL Ahmed Hassanein, LB Devin White, DL Mekhi Wingo Texans at Colts Texans: TE Brevin Jordan, CB Collin Wright, WR Nico Collins, G Ed Ingram, DE Jadeveon Clowney, OL Nate Thomas Colts: WR Ashton Dulin, WR Darius Slayton, DE George Gumbs, G Dailton Tucker, RB DJ Giddens, QB Riley Leonard Patriots at Jaguars Patriots: S Craig Woodson, LB Dre’Mont Jones, QB Behren Morton, OT Dametrious Crownover, TE Eli Raridon, DT Leonard Taylor Jaguars: WR CJ Williams, S Jalen Huskey, LB Jack Kiser, OL Daniel Faalele, DE Wesley Williams, DT Albert Regis Chiefs at Dolphins Chiefs: TE Jared Wiley, QB Garrett Nussmeier, DB Chamarri Conner, DE Jack Pyburn, OT Josh Simmons, DE Tyreke Smith Dolphins: QB Brady Cook, WR Caleb Douglas, RB Jaylen Wright, CB Marcellus Dial, OL DJ Campbell, DL Rob Beal Jr., OL Chukweubuka Godrick Titans at Giants Titans: OL Atonio Mafi, DL Jackie Marshall, OL Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, TE Kylen Granson, DB Jaylon Jones, RB Michael Carter Giants: RB Devin Singletary, TE Thomas Fidone, OL J.C. Davis, DL Josh Tupou, DL Bobby Jamison-Travis, CB Deonte Banks, S Tyler Nubin Bengals at Steelers Bengals: CB Josh Newton, C Connor Lew, OT Myles Hinton, TE Jack Endries, DT BJ Hill, DT Landon Robinson Steelers: RB Rico Dowdle, QB Drew Allar, QB Will Howard, CB Joey Porter Jr., RB Eli Heidenreich, DT Kevin Jobity Jr., DT Gabriel Rubio Seahawks at Commanders Seahawks: S Julian Love, S Ty Okada, DT Brandon Pili, QB Jalen Milroe, WR Montorie Foster, CB Avery Smith, LB Connor O’Toole Commanders: QB Jayden Daniels, LB Frankie Luvu, LB Javontae Jean-Baptiste, G Sam Cosmi, TE Chig Okonkwo
In their first chance to put aside last week's debacle against the Cardinals , the Chargers moved quickly into Raiders territory, but the drive fizzled when tight end Oronde Gadsden II gave his best defensive-back impression, diving to bat down a pass intended for Brenen Thompson . In a chance to take advantage of the Raiders' own slow start, two possessions later, Justin Herbert found David Njoku open deep. Some offensive momentum finally seemed possible for the Chargers ... until Njoku bobbled the ball right into the arms of Jermod McCoy . The offensive blunders kept coming: Trailing by three late in the third quarter, an offensive snap hit Tre Harris in motion, and what should have been an easy third-down conversion became a punt. Herbert slammed the turf twice in frustration. And, finally, in a chance to prove that, despite all the mistakes, despite all the ugliness, despite, well, everything , the Chargers could get to 1-1 and stop the bleeding for at least one week, Omarion Hampton fumbled in Raiders territory. Three plays later, the Raiders were back in the end zone. Final: 26-14, Raiders — one week after 26-14, Cardinals. Two of the teams expected to be among the NFL's worst blasted their way past one expected to challenge the best. "That's not up to our standard," Herbert said. Unfortunately, though, this is the current standard of the Chargers. Their five turnovers are tied for second-most in the NFL, only behind the essentially quarterback-less Falcons . Their seven fumbles are the most in the NFL; they had six on Sunday alone. Their 13 offensive penalties are second-most. Herbert and Mike McDaniel were supposed to make sweet music, but through two games, the most appropriate music, on offense, would be "Yakety Sax." It has been a circus, and not the good kind. Jim Harbaugh credited his team's "fight" and said they weren't "deterred." But what is going to get things going in the right direction? Last week, Harbaugh wished he had played his starters more in the preseason, but the preseason is long gone. Unfortunately, Harbaugh would love for his team to look ready for the preseason. They look like they're still learning the basics of the offense. There was always a stylistic difference between what Herbert's been — a rocket-armed, stand-in-the-pocket-and-deliver-downfield quarterback — and McDaniel's quick-strike, motion-heavy offense. But the meld is far behind schedule. The Chargers are 21st in EPA per play on plays with motion. McDaniel's motion is complex, but it is supposed to help solve defenses and provide quick answers. Right now, it's only creating more problems for the offense. These things needed to be ironed out weeks ago. And even when the ball is snapped smoothly, Herbert hasn't looked comfortable making the throws that McDaniel used to make Tua Tagovailoa the NFL's leading passer. From 2022-23, when Tagovailoa was at his best under McDaniel with the Miami Dolphins, 57% of Tagovailoa's throws came out in 2.5 seconds or fewer, by far the highest rate in the NFL. Herbert, by contrast, is currently at 33%, tied with Josh Allen for 24th in the league. Therein lies an issue. At his best, Herbert has played stylistically much closer to Allen than Tagovailoa. Herbert's biggest advantage over Tagovailoa — his arm strength — can only be unlocked if the basics of the offense can function. For all of Tagovailoa's flaws, he was accurate and on time in the quick game. Herbert currently has a 12.5% off-target rate on throws 15 yards or fewer downfield, the fifth-highest rate in the NFL this season through Sunday. Last year, it was 6.3%. Whatever the product is trying to be — the maximization of Herbert's physical skills and McDaniel's playbook — isn't happening. When asked about how long it takes to adapt to new coordinators, a clearly frustrated Herbert went back to a familiar refrain. "It wasn't good enough today. There's no time for us to be patient with how we were playing. It's not good enough, so we
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Rookie Brenen Thompson has impressed coaches and teammates so far with his raw speed. He could play a prominent role in Mike McDaniel's new offensive scheme
