It’s more than likely that Chargers rookie Trey Pipkins will be the starting left tackle this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, per coach Anthony Lynn.
Russell Okung, who has been dealing with a groin injury, was listed as doubtful for this weekend’s AFC West battle.
It was between Pipkins and Trent Scott to start in place of Okung, but it appears that the coaching staff wants to make sure the former Sioux Falls is getting live game action as part of his development.
Pipkins has played in two regular season games this season, one being a start. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows for the third-round selection, but he has shown flashes, especially against a stout Kansas City Chiefs defensive front.
The only other player listed on the injury report is running back Justin Jackson, who is questionable with a hamstring injury.
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