Chargers Face Major Injury Setback Ahead of Bills Matchup

WHO:

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated, "There is no time for us to be patient with how we were playing. It's not good enough, so we have to be better."

chargers.com - Harbaugh noted that left guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) are expected to "miss some time."

chargers.com - Tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku are the only players placed on injured reserve, leaving Oronde Gadsden as the lone tight end on the active roster.

Heavy NFL - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated, "Not deterred. Nobody in that locker room is deterred," emphasizing the team's mindset despite their struggles.

chargers.com - Tight ends Charlie Kolar and David Njoku are both going on Injured Reserve after suffering injuries in the game against the Raiders.

Heavy NFL - The Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback Justin Herbert, All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen.

WHAT:

chargers.com - The Chargers' run defense ranks fifth in defensive EPA per play at -0.257, and they have the top team run defense grade from Pro Football Focus at 79.2.

chargers.com - The Chargers have only allowed three explosive runs (10-plus yards), which is tied for second in the NFL.

chargers.com - The Chargers have turned the ball over twice in the fourth quarter during their game against the Raiders, including a fumble and an interception.

chargers.com - The Chargers' offense has been called for a total of 12 false starts or holding penalties through two games.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers have scored a total of 28 points over their first two games of the season.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers' offense has accumulated 578 total yards through two games.

chargers.com - Njoku suffered a fibula injury, while Kolar has a forearm injury, and both must miss a minimum of four games.

chargers.com - The Chargers have been called for eight pre-snap penalties and a total of 12 false starts or holding through two games.

chargers.com - The Chargers' six fumbles in the game against the Raiders were their most in a game since 1987.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers have placed two players on injured reserve following their Week 2 loss to the Raiders.

chargers.com - The Chargers are currently in fourth place in the AFC West with an 0-2 record, while the Chiefs and Raiders are tied for first place at 2-0.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers have lost two consecutive games, both with a score of 26-14, against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders.

chargers.com - The Chargers are currently 0-2 in the season.

chargers.com - Justin Herbert threw two interceptions and the Chargers had six fumbles in their game against the Raiders.

chargers.com - The Chargers are set to play the Buffalo Bills, who are 2-0, in their first road game of the season.

chargers.com - Josh Allen has thrown for 582 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions so far this season, and has also run for four touchdowns.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Chargers are based in Los Angeles and will travel to Buffalo for their next game.

chargers.com - The Chargers played their last game at SoFi Stadium.

WHEN:

chargers.com - The Chargers are scheduled to play the Bills on Sunday.

WHY:

chargers.com - Harbaugh emphasized the need for improvement, stating, "When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. That's the general message."

chargers.com - Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated, "When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. That's the general message," emphasizing the need for confidence and improvement.

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh emphasized the need for improvement, stating, "There is no time for us to be patient with how we were playing. It's not good enough, so we have to be better."

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh expressed optimism despite the team's struggles, stating, "Not deterred. Nobody in that locker room is deterred."

HOW:

chargers.com - Harbaugh mentioned that the team is working with the personnel department to explore additions to the tight end position.

chargers.com - Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated, "A lot of confidence in Oronde's game," regarding the remaining tight end on the roster.

Heavy NFL - The Chargers' run defense ranks fifth in defensive EPA per play at -0.257, and they have the top team run defense grade from Pro Football Focus at 79.2.

chargers.com - Harbaugh noted that the team is working with the personnel department to explore additions to the tight end position.

chargers.com - The Chargers' offense struggled with penalties and miscues, leading to a total of six fumbles in their game against the Raiders, with quarterback Justin Herbert accounting for three of them.

chargers.com - The Chargers' offense struggled due to penalties and miscues, leading to turnovers that affected their comeback attempts.

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh emphasized the urgency for improvement in the team's performance, stating, "There is no time for us to be patient with how we were playing. It's not good enough, so we have to be better." He also noted that left guard Kayode Awosika and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson are expected to miss some time due to injuries. Despite these challenges, the Chargers boast a strong run defense, ranking fifth in defensive EPA per play and allowing only three explosive runs, which ties them for second in the NFL.