Player Outlook
Once again the Chargers defense is coming off an injury-riddled year where it underperformed preseason expectations. Once again, we're expecting this unit to be better than last year, with a consensus ranking inside the top 12. The team added Khalil Mack to rush the passer opposite Joey Bosa and added Eric Kendricks in free agency and Daiyan Henley in the draft to shore up the middle of their defense in front of a star-studded secondary that includes Derwin James and Asante Samuel Jr. The names are there to make this a top-five defense, maybe better. We'll draft this DST in the final round and hope that the game lives up to the names this year.

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  • Chargers' Chris Rumph: Back in full Thursday

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    Rumph (hamstring) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. Rumph did not play Week 1 or Week 2 while dealing with a hamstring injury, and he returned to practice in a limited fashion for the first time Wednesday. The third-year outside linebacker should now be good to go ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the Vikings. Rumph figures to prominently contribute on special teams while also providing additional depth behind outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa (hamstring).
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  • Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Full go Thursday

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    Henley (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the Chargers' practice report Thursday. Henley returned to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday after missing the first two games of the season with a hamstring issue. Now, barring any setbacks, the rookie linebacker looks like he should make his NFL debut this Sunday against Minnesota. Henley figures to slot in behind starting inside linebackers Kenneth Murray and perhaps Eric Kendricks (hamstring), the latter of whom missed practice for the second day in a row Thursday.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Doesn't practice Thursday

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    Bosa (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday. It's a downgrade for Bosa after he was limited in Wednesday's session. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday last week but still played in the Week 2 loss to the Titans, recording a pair of sacks. Bosa is someone who doesn't need many practice reps in order to play on Sunday.
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  • Chargers' Chris Rumph: Logs limited practice Wednesday

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    Rumph (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Wednesday. Rumph has been unable to play in either of the team's games to this point in 2023, but his ability to practice Wednesday is a step in the right direction. The 24-year-old will need to progress past his hamstring injury with a full practice before the end of the week.
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  • Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Limited practice Wednesday

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    Henley (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Chargers' practice Wednesday. Henley has missed the first two contests of the season while nursing a hamstring injury, but Wednesday's limited session is a step in the right direction. The linebacker will have to more practices this week to increase his participation ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with Minnesota.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Limited in practice

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    Bosa (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Bosa played through the hamstring injury last week and managed to record two sacks despite playing on a snap count. While the 2016 first-round pick seems to be trending towards playing Sunday, it remains to be seen if he'll be a full go or if he'll be limited once again.
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  • Chargers' Eric Kendricks: Misses practice

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    Kendricks (hamstring) missed the Chargers' practice Wednesday. Kendricks could be in danger of missing a second straight game as he has now not practiced since before the team's Week 1 matchup. If the 2015 second-round pick is unable to play against the Vikings, Nick Niemann will likely play in his place.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Records two sacks

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    Bosa registered four tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Titans. Bosa's status was up in the air all week due to a hamstring injury, but he finished the afternoon with a team-high sack total. Despite the positive production, the 28-year-old played just 19 snaps, as the coaching staff was likely trying to be cautious with his hamstring. Bosa will now look to get back to full health for next week's game against the Vikings.
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  • Chargers' Kenneth Murray: Notches double-digit tackles

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    Murray logged 10 tackles (five solo), including a sack, in the Chargers' 27-24 overtime loss to the Titans on Sunday. Murray had a bounce-back performance Sunday, playing every defensive snap while finishing second on the team in total tackles after logging only three stops (two solo) last week. The 24-year-old will look to build on this strong performance ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the Vikings.
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  • Chargers' Derwin James: Leads team in tackles

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    James logged 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Titans. James led the team in both solo and total tackles but failed to record any other stats. The 27-year-old played all 65 of the team's defensive snaps, a feat that he accomplished Week 1 as well. James has now logged 17 tackles (13 solo) through the team's first two contests.
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  • Chargers' Nick Niemann: Making first career start

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    Niemann is expected to fill in for Eric Kendricks (hamstring/personal) ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. The third-year linebacker has appeared in 35 games throughout his career but he's never recorded a start. Throughout those appearances, Niemann has tallied 25 tackles, one pass breakup and one interception for Los Angeles.
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  • Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Officially inactive

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    Henley (hamstring) is officially inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. The rookie linebacker will miss his second week in a row as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. Henley will have a chance to make his NFL debut during next week's game against Minnesota.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Ready to play

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    Bosa (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Titans. Bosa's ability to take the field is certainly good news for the Chargers defense. The star pass rusher was able to log a limited practice Friday after logging a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday, setting the stage for him to take the field Sunday.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Optimism to play Sunday

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    The Chargers are optimistic that Bosa (hamstring) will be able to suit up Sunday versus the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Bosa is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. Official word on the star pass rusher will arrive when the Chargers release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Bosa is able to take the field, he could thrive matched up against a Titans offensive line that allowed three sacks and 10 quarterback hits versus the Saints in Week 1.
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  • Chargers' Chris Rumph: Ruled out for Week 2

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    Rumph (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 2 versus Tennessee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Rumph will miss a second straight contest Sunday to open the 2023 season after suffering a hamstring injury. The linebacker will look to return to the field in Week 3 against Minnesota.
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  • Chargers' Eric Kendricks: Downgraded to out

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    Kendricks (hamstring/personal) will not play in Sunday's game against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. No surprise here, as Kendricks was deemed doubtful for the contest. As a result of his absence, Tanner Muse and Nick Niemann could see some extra playing time. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 3 versus the Vikings.
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  • Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Doubtful Sunday

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    Henley (hamstring) is listed as doubtful going into Sunday's game against the Titans. The 2023 third-round pick will most likely miss his second week in a row with a hamstring injury. Henley and Eric Kendricks are both listed as doubtful, leaving Kenneth Murray and Tanner Muse as the expected inside linebacker duo for Los Angeles on Sunday.
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  • Chargers' Chris Rumph: Listed as doubtful

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    Rumph (hamstring) is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against Tennessee. The 24-year-old linebacker missed Los Angeles' Week 1 affair against Miami with the same hamstring injury. Rumph did participate in a limited fashion during practice this week, but he's listed as doubtful going into Sunday.
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  • Chargers' Eric Kendricks: Doubtful for Week 2

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    Kendricks (hamstring/personal) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans. Kendricks was unable to practice at all during the week. In addition to his hamstring injury, the linebacker is dealing with an unspecified personal matter, so his chances of taking the field in Week 2 are slim. Tanner Muse and Nick Niemann could see more playing time if Kendricks is inactive.
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  • Chargers' Joey Bosa: Questionable with hamstring injury

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    Bosa (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans. Bosa upgraded to limited participation Friday after failing to practice Wednesday or Thursday, but his status for Week 2 remains in doubt. If the productive pass rusher is able to play, he could be in store for a strong performance against an underwhelming Tennessee offensive line that allowed three sacks and 10 quarterback hits to the Saints last week.
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