{
  "id": 13216782,
  "title": "Chargers Week 5 injury report: 7 players ruled out, 5 questionable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/chargers-week-5-injury-report-7-players-ruled-out-5-questionable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:16:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-week-5-injury-report-211605079.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the Denver Broncos in Week 5 of the NFL season with a significant number of injuries and questionable players. According to the team announcement on Friday, seven players will be ruled out for Sunday's game, including offensive linemen Joe Alt, Trevor Penning, and Kayode Awosika, wide receiver Brenen Thompson, wide receiver Quentin Johnston, cornerback Donte Jackson, and safety Derwin James Jr. Quarterback Trey Lance is listed as doubtful. With key players like Thompson and Johnston unavailable, the Chargers will rely on Tre Harris, Derius Davis, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling as Herbert's primary wide receivers. Additionally, tight end Charlie Kolar, tight end/fullback Scott Matlock, offensive lineman Branson Taylor, and cornerback Rodney Shelley are all listed as questionable for the matchup. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1:05 pm PT from SoFi Stadium on Sunday, October 11.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}