CHARGERS PLAGUED BY INJURIES HEADING INTO MONDAY NIGHT'S GAME

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By Liz Alper

October 8, 2015 (San Diego) - All eyes will be on the Chargers as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football this week.

Or...what's left of the Chargers, at least.

Six players were listed as "Did Not Participate" at today's practice:  King Dunlap (concussion), Orlando Franklin (ankle), Stevie Johnson (hamstring), Jacoby Jones (ankle), Craig Mager (hamstring) and Tourek Williams (foot).

Safety Jahleel Addae, who hasn't played since Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, returned to practice today.

However, the problem still remains in the Chargers' offense.  With key wide out Stevie Johnson out and Antonio Gates still out, Philip Rivers doesn't have much to pass to, save for Keenan Allen, who made quite a splash in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

The Steelers shouldn't be too tough to handle.  Both teams are 2-2 on the season, but after the win the Chargers barely eeked out on Sunday, plus the Steelers having more offensive weapons in Michael Vick, Antonio Brown and Le'veon Bell, there should be some worry.  My guess is that it will be an even matchup, but the Steelers will probably get their third win.


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