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Following the Chargers’ 37-21 win over the Giants, Brandon Staley provided updates on Austin Ekeler’s ankle injury and the status of two inactives this week, Keenan Allen and Derwin James.
According to Staley, Ekeler is fine and could have returned to the game. Fans can now sigh in relief since the AFC matchup with the Chiefs is in just four days, and Los Angeles will need all of its firepower against Kansas City.
Another positive update that Staley discussed was Allen, who was out on Sunday. Staley is optimistic about Allen’s return, which would require him to clear protocols to play Thursday.
The status of James is more ambiguous. Staley said this about the star safety: “We just wanted to make sure that we were careful. … So hoping for a good recovery here and hopefully, we can get him back Thursday night.”
Against an offense led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chargers will need all their starters, especially James, the heart and soul of the defense.