The Chargers would have started their preparation today for a matchup against the Jets. But instead, they will be using the remainder of the week to rest and recover following five consecutive games.
Los Angeles’ schedule was reconstructed after the postponement of the contest between the Broncos and Patriots. Among the changes made was the Bolts’ bye week being moved up from Week 11 to Week 6.
Sitting at 1-4 after another close loss to the Saints in overtime, players are fortunate to have their week off come at time like this.
Among the crop is defensive end Joey Bosa, who is dealing with triceps, ankle and knee injuries. “I need it right now. It’s huge for a lot of guys,” Bosa said at Wednesday’s media availability.
Bosa was a game-time decision heading into the Monday night battle. He said he probably couldn’t have played if the game was on Sunday, adding the ankle gave him the most trouble.
L.A. has eight members of the team on the injured reserve, including key players like safety Derwin James, running back Austin Ekeler, defensive end Melvin Ingram, linebacker Drue Tranquill, cornerback Chris Harris Jr. among others.
The Chargers have also seen other notables like wide receiver Keenan Allen, tackle Bryan Bulaga and guard Trai Turner be forced to miss some action due to their perspective injuries.
There’s no denying that if Los Angeles had more reinforcements, the outcome to some of these games might’ve been different. But now they can only use this week to reflect on their woes and rest up to get healthy before their long stretch of the season.