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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Back to practice
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:34 PM
Haskins (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This opened a 21-day window for Haskins to practice, and he can be activated at any time. The fourth-year running back practiced with the team Wednesday and could return to game action as soon as Sunday versus the Eagles. Once he returns to action, he's unlikely to have much of a role on offense because Omarion Hampton (ankle) is nearing a return and Kimani Vidal should serve as the No. 2 back. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Considers himself day-to-day
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:50 PM
Herbert said the surgery he recently underwent on his left (non-throwing) hand went well and reiterated several times Wednesday that he's day-to-day and that his Week 14 status depends on the swelling in his hand, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: The QB added that having an extra day this week helps his cause on that front ahead of Monday night's game against the Eagles. Per Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Herbert noted Wednesday that he had a plate and multiple screws put in his hand during his procedure, which he says successfully "stabilized" the fractured he sustained during Week 13 action. For now, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Herbert is preparing as though he'll play against Philadelphia and hopes to test out his hand later this week. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Trending in right direction for MNF
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:07 PM
When asked Wednesday about the potential return of Hampton (ankle) for Monday night's game against the Eagles, coach Jim Harbaugh said "that question will be answered as the week unfolds...but what can I tell you, he's on track and looking good," Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: Hampton's 21-day practice window was opened last Tuesday, but the running back wasn't activated for Sunday's win over the Raiders after being limited at practice Wednesday through Friday. Added context regarding Hampton's Week 14 status will arrive via this Thursday's injury report, but it appears as though he's nearing a return to his first game action since Week 5. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Optimism for Week 14 status
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:36 PM
When asked Wednesday if the Chargers are preparing as if Herbert (left hand) is starting this coming Monday against the Eagles, coach Jim Harbaugh said, "Yeah, we're preparing. We're optimistic that that's going to be the case," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: For now, Herbert, who underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left hand Monday, is considered day-to-day. Though the QB will be present for Wednesday's practice, he will not participate in the session, per Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site. Herbert's official practice status will be posted Thursday and Friday on the team's upcoming injury reports, with his game status set to be announced Saturday. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert At practice, won't participate
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:16 PM
Coach Jim Harbaugh said that Herbert (left hand) will be present, but won't participate in practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: The QB underwent surgery Monday to address a broken bone in his left hand, and at this stage the Chargers are not ready to say whether he'll be able to play Monday night against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Added context on that front will arrive when the team's Thursday injury report is posted, but if Herbert is unavailable in Week 14, Trey Lance would start in his place. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Undergoes hand surgery, day-to-day
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 6:59 PM
The Chargers announced Monday that Herbert underwent surgery on his left hand, and the quarterback is considered day-to-day ahead of next Monday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: After Herbert injured his left, non-throwing hand during Sunday's win against the Raiders, he wore a glove with a significant amount of padding, but he still completed 15 of 20 passes for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while recording three carries for eight yards. Coach Jim Harbaugh revealed afterward that Herbert sustained a broken bone in that hand, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported its exact nature as a metacarpal fracture on Monday morning. Rapoport also noted that the Chargers intend to have Herbert available for Week 14 action, but how he fares on the practice field Thursday through Saturday ultimately will determine whether it's him or backup Trey Lance under center next Monday. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Should play in Week 14
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 8:43 AM
Herbert is slated to undergo surgery Monday to repair a metacarpal fracture on his left (non-throwing) hand, but the Chargers plan to have the quarterback available for their Week 14 game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After suffering the injury in the first quarter and missing nine plays in the first half of Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders, Herbert was able to check back into the contest and finished the game with 15 completions on 20 attempts for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding eight yards on three carries. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed after the game that Herbert would be sent for surgery, but the Chargers are optimistic that the signal-caller won't miss further time. Herbert will be aided by an extra day of recovery ahead of a Monday nighter versus Philadelphia, and Los Angeles could also deploy him in more shotgun formations depending on how much difficulty he has handing off the ball. Herbert is also likely to continue wearing some type of supportive cast or glove, as he did after returning to Sunday's contest. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Posts 3-30-0 receiving in win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 8:53 PM
Harris caught three of four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Harris' four targets were third on the team, trailing Ladd McConkey (six) and Keenan Allen (five), as Harris saw one more target than Quentin Johnston. On a day Justin Herbert (hand) threw for just 151 yards on 20 attempts, McConkey was the team's leading receiving with just 39 yards. Second-round rookie Harris has secured 19 of 24 targets for 167 yards and one touchdown through 12 games. He's a situational WR4 for Los Angeles and would only have serious fantasy appeal if one of McConkey, Allen or Johnston went down with an injury. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Scores late TD in Week 13 win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 8:49 PM
Patterson rushed 11 times for 54 yards and one touchdown in the Chargers' 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: With Omarion Hampton (ankle) still sidelined, Patterson once again served as the Chargers' RB2 behind Kimani Vidal, who rushed 25 times for 126 yards and one touchdown as the Bolts' clear lead back against Las Vegas. Five of Patterson's 11 carries came on the final drive in the fourth quarter, one that was capped off by a Patterson two-yard touchdown. Through four games, Patterson has rushed 32 times for 129 yards and one score. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Only one catch in win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:28 PM
Gadsden caught one of his two targets for 27 yards in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Sunday was the rookie's fewest receptions in a game dating back to Week 5, and his second lowest yardage total after breaking out against the Dolphins back in Week 6. Negative game scripts have largely impacted Gadsden as the Chargers have either blown out opponents or been blown out themselves in most of their contests throughout the month of November. A matchup against the Eagles in Week 14 could be a remedy for more volume, but the status of quarterback Justin Herbert will be incredibly relevant, as the Pro Bowler will have surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand Monday with his status uncertain for the critical bout. |
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Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Sporadic usage in win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:23 PM
Allen caught four of his five targets for 30 yards in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Allen was his usual reliable self on third down, specifically in the first half, but the veteran was hardly needed as the Raiders offense continually stalled out. Justin Herbert fractured his left hand during the first half, an injury that will require surgery Monday. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and Herbert are hopeful the quarterback will be available in a critical Week 14 bout against the Eagles, but Allen's fantasy value arguably takes the biggest hit if the starting quarterback misses time. The 33-year-old has failed to see more than six targets in a game dating back to Week 8. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Scores TD, otherwise hardly used
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:19 PM
Johnston caught all three of his targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnston's touchdown came late in the first quarter on a nifty designed short target, which required the 2023 first-round pick to nimbly dart around for 10 yards and into the end zone. Week 14 presents an obvious challenge against a gamey Philadelphia defense, but it could become more difficult with the left hand fracture to quarterback Justin Herbert, which will require surgery Sunday. Herbert played through the injury throughout the second half and largely seemed unaffected aside from some cumbersome padding around the injured area, and both the quarterback and head coach Jim Harbaugh think it's possible Herbert could play next week. Still, Johnston has been incredibly volatile in terms of targets in recent weeks and that probably doesn't change with a dinged up Herbert and his uncertain status. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Needs surgery on left hand
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:16 PM
Herbert broke a bone in his left hand and will have surgery on the injury Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed after Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh doesn't know if Herbert will miss any time as a result of the injury. He went to to the locker room in the first half of Sunday's win over the Raiders, and Trey Lance played part of the following drive before Herbert checked back in with additional padding on his left, non-throwing hand. Herbert's ability to return to the game is encouraging, but his status for a Dec. 8 contest against the Eagles on Monday Night Football is up in the air. He completed 15 of 20 passes for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while notching eight yards on three carries against the Raiders. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Scores TD in easy win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:12 PM
McConkey caught four of his six targets for 39 yards and a score in the 31-14 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: McConkey led the team in targets in a game in which the Raiders' pitiful offense rarely threatened the Chargers. More notable was the injury to Justin Herbert in the first half, which will require surgery Monday on his non-throwing handle to stabilize a fracture. Herbert played through the injury Sunday with noticeable padding protecting the left hand, and both coach Jim Harbaugh and the quarterback himself believe he could play Week 14. McConkey's fantasy value will obviously be impacted by Herbert's availability, but regardless the second-year wide receiver has failed to record more than six targets in any of the past four games largely due to negative game scripts. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Career-best outing in win
Sun, Nov 30, 2025, 7:06 PM
Vidal tallied 25 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown in the 31-14 win over the Raiders. He also caught his lone target for 11 yards.
Analysis: Vidal exploded for a 59-yard scamper to kick off the scoring in the second half, by far the longest run of his young career and resulted in the go-ahead touchdown in a game the Raiders rarely threatened. Nominal starter Omarion Hampton (ankle) looks like he could be close to making his return after a seven-game absence, which would in essence end Vidal's opportunity as the team's leading back. If this was the final hurrah, the second-year back was truly marvelous compiling 24-plus touches for the third time in five weeks. Vidal at minimum will likely still spell Hampton, although neither back should be expected to have a big game against a Philadelphia defense that has stifled most opponents on the ground this year. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Elevated off practice squad
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:29 PM
The Chargers elevated Williams from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Analysis: Williams will be elevated for the third straight game and will provide additional depth at running back with Omarion Hampton (ankle) out. The 28-year-old has carried the ball three times for a loss of one yard so far this season and will likely have a limited role again Sunday. This is the final time this season that the team can elevate Williams and will have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to appear in another game. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Signed to active roster
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:24 PM
The Chargers signed Patterson to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: Patterson will provide additional depth at running back during Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders, as Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be sidelined for at least one more game. Patterson had already been elevated from the practice squad the maximum three times, carrying the ball 21 times for 75 yards across those appearances. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Set for lead role again
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 3:30 PM
Vidal will be the Chargers' top running back Sunday against the Raiders after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was ruled out for that contest, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Chargers designated Hampton for return from injured reserve Tuesday, and he proceeded to be limited on all three practice reports before the team made a ruling on his status for Week 13. With Hampton still sidelined, Vidal will lead L.A's backfield for a seventh straight game. In the first six, he combined for 103 touches for 450 yards from scrimmage and three total TDs. Because Vidal is the only RB on the active roster, some combination of Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams will be brought up from the practice squad by Saturday afternoon. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Ruled out for Week 13
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 3:28 PM
Hampton (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: Hampton, whose 21-day practice window was opened Tuesday, was limited at practice this week, but he won't be activated from IR ahead of Week 13 action and thus will target a potential return to the lineup Monday, Dec. 8 against the Eagles. In Hampton's continued absence, Kimani Vidal once again is in line to pace the Chargers backfield this weekend, with Trayveon Williams, Jaret Patterson and Amar Johnson all options to come up from the practice squad. Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Hampton revealed Wednesday that he is bouncing back from a left ankle fracture that he sustained Week 5, and the running back was sporting a yellow (non-contact) jersey in practice Friday, per Rhim. Meanwhile, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that "it was a good week" for Hampton, "really beneficial, ramping up. Everything's on track to return, (but) not this week." |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Listed as full participant
Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 3:37 PM
Harris (jaw) is listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated injury report.
Analysis: The Chargers only hosted a walkthrough practice Thursday, but Harris nonetheless now appears fully on track for Sunday's game against the Raiders. The rookie second-round pick has seen his share of offensive snaps hover around the 50 percent range in five consecutive games, and across 11 regular-season appearances on the year he's totaled 16 grabs for 137 yards and one touchdown on 20 targets. |
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