Head Coach Brandon Staley Tells Fans To Watch For Magnificent Change In The Offense Against Broncos With This Star..
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face off against their divisional rivals this Sunday when they take on the Denver Broncos. The game holds deep significance, as both teams are on the outside looking in for a chance at a wildcard spot in the playoff.
Sadly, the Bolts have been dealing with injuries on both sides of the ball all season, and they are set to be without one of their most dynamic playmakers. Wide receiver Joshua Palmer will not suit up, as the team is slowly working him back from his stint on IR.
Palmer began his 21-day practice window, which is what all players must engage in when they return for IR. Instead of attempting to rush the man back from his knee injury, the Chargers are taking things slowly, which is smart.
Palmer would be a welcome addition to an offense that has sputtered all season. Justin Herbert has only been able to rely on perennial playmaker Keenan Allen, especially because Quentin Johnston is not having a superior rookie season.
Palmer could theoretically return in two weeks given his 21-practice window, but his involvement would determine more on if the Chargers can eek their way into the playoffs. Should they be mathematically eliminated by then, it would be smarter just to put Palmer on ice for the rest of the season.
The good news is that the Bolts shut out the Patriots, and that has given the team some renewed confidence in their attempts to land a coveted playoff spot.
Even head coach Brandon Staley is opening up on the idea of testing some new offensive ideas by allowing Joshua Kelley to potentially overtake the struggling Austin Ekeler.
Should the offense get a spark with Kelley as the lead back, they could find themselves in a much better position come Sunday.
The Broncos are no team to scoff at, as they are currently 6-6 and are looking more and more like a tough team to beat.
Their defense is certainly stepping up and wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks, so Justin Herbert will need to ensure that he stays ready to escape the coming danger from Denver’s pass rush.
Palmer would be a welcome change for the offense, but it appears his knee injury will take a little more time to recover from.