Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
McConkey is active, but he is not expected to play "meaningful snaps" against the Broncos today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The next men up on L.A.'s depth chart are Tre' Harris and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
The list of Chargers players ruled out includes offensive linemen Joe Alt (neck), Trevor Penning (concussion) and Kayode Awosika (fibula), wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad), wide receiver Quentin Johnston (chest), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) and safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring).
Meanwhile, Denver's offense will be missing receiver Pat Bryant (ankle). The next
man up will likely be Troy Franklin against the Chargers. On defense, the Broncos are missing starting cornerbacks Pat Surtain (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs). Denver's expected to start Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine as their outside cornerbacks this week.
Is Ladd McConkey playing against the Broncos today?
Yes, Ladd McConkey (foot) is active for today's game against Denver, but he's not expected to get many snaps, according to a report from ESPN.
The Broncos' inactives today are Surtain (ankle), quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Moss (ribs), offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, defensive end Jordan Jackson and defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim. Ehlinger will still dress as the team's emergency third-string QB.
Sunday's game (2:05 p.m. MT) will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV broadcast map). The Broncos are considered slight road favorites against their winless rival this weekend.
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