The “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals features a Chargers team trying to stay in the AFC West Division race and a Cardinals team looking for consistency and to remain a part of the NFC playoff picture.
While the Chargers entered Week 7 boasting the league’s No. 1 scoring defense, the Cardinals’ offense is trying to generate some points. Arizona has been held under 15 points in three of its last four games.
Here’s a look at each team’s injury report and starting lineup.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals Inactives
Los Angeles Chargers designated as out:
- LB Joey Bosa
- WR Derius Davis
- TE Hayden Hurst
- OT Brenden Jaimes
- WR Quentin Johnston
- OG Jordan McFadden
- QB Easton Stick
Arizona Cardinals designated as out:
- CB Kei’Trel Clark
- LB Victor Dimukeje
- LB Owen Pappoe
- LB Xavier Thomas
- TE Travis Vokolek
- WR Xavier Weaver
Latest Injury Report News and Update
While no one entering the weekend was given an injury designation, there are still injuries for each team that are worth following before the game.
For the Chargers, a number of players did not practice Friday. They include outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hip), tight end Hayden Hurst (groin), wide receiver Quentin Johnston (ankle), cornerback Kristian Fulton (hamstring), and cornerback Deane Leonard (hamstring).
In addition, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (hip) was a limited participant in Friday’s practice, along with offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (shoulder) and cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula). Starting guard Zion Johnson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday’s practice.
For the Cardinals, they received some promising injury news on Saturday, when it was reported that rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. cleared concussion protocol and would be available to play Monday.
#AZCardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play Monday night, sources say. He’s off the injury report. pic.twitter.com/JjA1UEAy1x
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
Arizona only had two players unable to participate in Friday’s practice, linebacker Owen Pappoe (hip) and defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf).
Projected Starting Lineup for Each Team
Los Angeles Chargers Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Chargers’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Justin Herbert
- Running Back: J.K. Dobbins
- Wide Receiver: Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston
- Tight End: Hayden Hurst
- Left Offensive Guard: Zion Johnson
- Left Offensive Tackle: Rashawn Slater
- Center: Bradley Bozeman
- Right Offensive Tackle: Joe Alt
- Right Offensive Guard: Trey Pipkins III
- Defensive End: Morgan Fox
- Defensive Tackle: Otito Ogbonnia
- Nose Tackle: Poona Ford
- Left Outside Linebacker: Joey Bosa
- Left Inside Linebacker: Denzel Perryman
- Right Inside Linebacker:Â Daiyan Henley
- Right Outside Linebacker: Khalil Mack
- Left Cornerback: Elijah Molden
- Right Cornerback: Kristian Fulton
- Free Safety: Derwin James Jr.
- Strong Safety: AJ Finley
- Punter: JK Scott
- Kicker: Cameron Dicker
- Long Snapper: Josh Harris
- Kick Returner: Derius Davis
- Punt Returner: Derius Davis
Arizona Cardinals Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the Cardinals’ current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Kyler Murray
- Running Back: James Conner
- Wide Receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch
- Tight End: Trey McBride
- Left Offensive Guard: Evan Brown
- Left Offensive Tackle: Paris Johnson Jr.
- Center: Hjalte Froholdt
- Right Offensive Tackle: Kelvin Beachum
- Right Offensive Guard: Trystan Colon
- Left Defensive End: L.J. Collier
- Nose Tackle: Roy Lopez
- Right Defensive End: Naquan Jones
- Right Outside Linebacker: Dennis Gardeck
- Right Inside Linebacker: Mack Wilson Sr.
- Left Inside Linebacker: Kyzir White
- Left Outside Linebacker: Zaven Collins
- Left Cornerback: Sean Murphy-Bunting
- Right Cornerback: Starling Thomas V
- Free Safety: Budda Baker
- Strong Safety: Jalen Thompson
- Punter: Blake Gillikin
- Kicker: Chad Ryland
- Long Snapper: Aaron Brewer
- Kick Returner: DeeJay Dallas
- Punt Returner: Greg Dortch
