Veteran wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both returned last week from injuries. Williams, however, reaggravated a high-ankle sprain and isn’t expected to play.
In their absences, Herbert has leaned on second-year wideout Joshua Palmer, who is coming off an eight-catch, 106-yard, two-TD performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Austin Ekeler is among the league leaders with 11 total touchdowns.
Defensively, the Chargers have struggled against the run. They have allowed 150 or more yards in four consecutive games. Opponents are averaging 5.5 yards per carry, last in the league. Injuries to cornerback J.C. Jackson (groin) and edge rusher Joey Bosa (groin) have not helped. Jackson, a free-agent addition in the offseason, is done for the year and Bosa’s return is uncertain.
At the end of the day, however, the opponent is secondary. The Cardinals remain focused on…
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