Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers Starting Lineup & Injury Report, Week 9

Justin Herbert is projected to start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Houston Texans in Week 9. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second. Kickoff is Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.

Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans

Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET · CBS

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Injury / inactive report

  • Brenen ThompsonWROutThompson (quadriceps/hamstring) is not expected to practice this week, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
  • David NjokuTEInjured ReserveCoach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that the Chargers likely will open the 21-day window for Njoku (fibula) this week, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.
  • Deane LeonardCBOut
  • Kayode AwosikaGOut
  • Rodney ShelleyCBOutShelley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
  • Donte JacksonCBOutJackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
  • Derwin James Jr.SInjured ReserveThe Chargers placed James (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
  • Denzel PerrymanLBInjured ReserveHead coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Perryman (undisclosed) is "close" to returning from injured reserve, Alex Insdorf of BoltBeat.com reports.

Per ESPN's public injury report, as of Nov 3, 1:27 AM ET.

Two-deep

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
10
Justin HerbertStarter
2
7
DJ Uiagalelei
3
5
Trey Lance
RB
85
Omarion HamptonStarter
2
58
Keaton Mitchell
3
70
Kimani Vidal
FB
44
Scott MatlockStarter
2
30
Alec Ingold
WR1
15
Ladd McConkeyStarter
2
84
KeAndre Lambert-Smith
3
82
Theo Wease Jr.
WR2
1
Quentin JohnstonStarter
2
89
Brenen ThompsonOut
WR3
9
Tre' HarrisStarter
2
12
Derius Davis
TE
88
Charlie KolarStarter
2
86
Oronde Gadsden
3
40
Hayden Rucci
4
83
David NjokuInjured Reserve
LT
76
Joe AltStarter
2
77
Travis Burke
3
65
Logan Taylor
4
71
Branson Taylor
5
70
Rashawn Slater
6
67
Isaiah World
LG
65
Logan TaylorStarter
1
74
Kayode AwosikaOut
3
66
Jake Slaughter
4
79
Trey Pipkins III
5
75
Trevor Penning
C
66
Jake SlaughterStarter
2
60
Jacob Spomer
3
63
Tyler Biadasz
RG
69
Cole StrangeStarter
2
73
Alex Harkey
3
75
Trevor Penning
RT
77
Travis BurkeStarter
2
76
Joe Alt
3
73
Alex Harkey

Common questions

Who is starting for the Chargers in Week 9?
Justin Herbert is projected to start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Houston Texans in Week 9. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second. Kickoff is Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.
Are the Chargers playing in Week 9?
Yes. Justin Herbert is projected to start at quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Houston Texans in Week 9. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second. Kickoff is Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.
Where do the Chargers' Week 9 inactives and injury designations come from?
Injury and inactive designations shown here are pulled verbatim from ESPN's public injury report, last fetched Nov 3, 1:27 AM ET (8 players listed).

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