The Battle of L.A. between the Chargers and Rams is set to get underway Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
While bragging rights will be on the line, this game has a lot more meaning for the Chargers given they can presumably improve their playoff seeding with a win. For the Rams, their hopes to return to the postseason have been long over as this is simply an opportunity this week to play spoiler.
On the injury front, the Chargers will be without safety Derwin James (concussion) as he remains in the league’s safety protocol after delivering a heavy hit in last week’s game against the Colts on wide receiver Ashton Dulin that disqualified him from the contest. Fullback Zander Horvath (ankle) has been limited in practice each day this week, but is questionable for the game.
The Rams’ list of game designations is quite large. Center Brian Allen (calf), defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle), wide receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) and quarterback John Wolford (neck) have all been ruled out. Meanwhile, outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (not injury related) and tight end Tyler Higbee (elbow) are questionable.
Game Prediction
The Chargers are riding a three-game win streak in which they’ve played the best football throughout that span of any point this season. The defense has come alive, holding opponents to an average of 11 points per game across the last three weeks.
As the defense is hitting its stride, they’re also getting healthier. Edge rusher Joey Bosa will be activated for Sunday’s matchup,…
