What happened to the Chargers who started the season with three consecutive wins over AFC West foes? Injuries along the offensive line and in the backfield account for some of the troubles - three losses in four games - but now the defense is breaking down too, especially against the run. Enter the Vikings, who have alternated wins and losses all season and are coming off a six-point loss to Philadelphia.
After consecutive losses, the Chargers are at an inflection point. Can they take advantage of a get-right game against a 1-4 team that's just as banged up as the Chargers are? A big challenge will be moving forward with the running game now that rookie Omarion Hampton has joined Najee Harris on injured reserve. The opportunity to pick up lots of yards is there, as Miami's front seven have been hopelessly porous against the run.
What started as musical chairs is beginning to sound like a sad trombone. There's only so many times you can reshuffle an offensive line before it has a ripple effect on the entire football team. The Chargers are reminded of that now as they head into Sunday's game with the Washington Commanders hoping - as opposed to knowing - they can provide adequate protection for quarterback Justin Herbert.
"It's like a gut punch into the solar plexus - takes the wind out of you," coach Jim Harbaugh said about Rashawn Slater's injury. "Don't really have the words or am able to think about anything else."
Perryman has been held without bail since his arrest Friday on suspicion of felony weapons possession after Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies allegedly discovered five firearms - including two assault-style weapons - in his vehicle during a traffic stop. He has a court hearing scheduled for Tuesday, according to department records.
