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Chargers sign S Marcus Williams to practice squad

On Tuesday morning, the Chargers announced a handful of roster transactions following a group workout to begin the week.

Defensive depth is on the way as the team signed veteran safety Marcus Williams and defensive tackle Kyle Peko. In a pair of corresponding moves, the Chargers are releasing both wide receiver Luke Grimm and running back Nyheim Miller-Hines from the practice squad.

we've signed DL kyle peko and S marcus williams to the practice squad + released WR luke grimm and RB nyheim hines from the practice squad pic.twitter.com/5boGL24UYF

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 28, 2025

Williams is an eight-year veteran who has enjoyed two long stints with both the Saints and Ravens. Most recently, Williams started 30 games or the Ravens from 2022-2024. From 2017-2021, Williams started all 76 games he played in for the Saints. Williams brings 20 career interceptions and 56 pass breakups to a secondary that’s currently dealing with some bumps and bruises.

The 32-year old Peko was most recently with the Lions where he started one game and played in five total during the 2024 season. He has 14 career starts in seven years to go with two sacks and five tackles for loss.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...gers-sign-s-marcus-williams-to-practice-squad

 

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Chargers vs. Titans By The Numbers: You have to feel bad for Tennessee, right?

The Chargers (5-3) are in the midst of their mini bye between last Thursday’s win over the Vikings and this week’s game against the lowly Titans (1-7). They’re coming off their most complete game in weeks to help right the ship following the lopsided loss to the Colts and a game against Tennessee is just what the doctor ordered to help keep that positive momentum going.

A win this week would push the Chargers to 6-3 before they host the Steelers in primetime in Week 10. If they can pull off a win there, they’re 7-3 and have games against the Jaguars and Raiders.

A record of 9-3 before the final five-game stretch of the season — one that includes dates with the Eagles, Chiefs, and Broncos, would give the Chargers a lot of room for error.

Here’s to hoping they handle business the next four games!

With that said, here’s a quick screenshot of how these two teams fare on paper after the first eight weeks of the season.

Let’s dive in!

Chargers Offense​

Total yards per game: 378.5 (4th)
Points per game: 23.5 160th)
Passing yards per game: 255.4 (4th)
Rushing yards per game: 123.1 (12th)

Top Performers

Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 2,140 passing yards, 16 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Omarion Hampton – 314
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampton – 2
Receiving yards: WR Keenan Allen – 479
Receptions: WR Keenan Allen – 48
Receiving touchdowns: WR Quentin Johnston – 5

Chargers Defense​

Total yards allowed per game: 296.9 (7th)
Points allowed per game: 21.6 (12th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 184.53 (6th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 112.4 (17th)

Top Performers

Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 52
Tackles for loss: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 9
Sacks: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 6
Passes Defended: CB Tarheeb Still – 6
Interceptions: S Tony Jefferson – 2
Forced fumbles: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu, DT Teair Tart – 1
Fumble recoveries: DT Teair Tart – 1

Titans Offense​

Total yards per game: 248.8 (32nd)
Points per game: 13.8 (32nd)
Passing yards per game: 168.4 (31st)
Rushing yards per game: 80.4 (32nd)

Top Performers

Passing: QB Cam Ward – 1,615 passing yards, 5 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Tony Pollard – 424
Rushing touchdowns: RB Tony Pollard – 2
Receiving yards: WR Calvin Ridley – 290
Receptions: TE Chig Okonkwo – 27
Receiving Touchdowns: WR Elic Ayomanor – 2

Titans Defense​

Total yards allowed per game: 358.4 (26th)
Points allowed per game: 28.8 (29th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 215.8 (17th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 142.6 (26th)

Top Performers

Tackles: LB Cedric Gray – 76
Tackles for loss: DT Jeffery Simmons – 8
Sacks: DT Jeffery Simmons – 4.5
Passes Defended: S Amani Hooker – 6
Interceptions: LB Cody Barton – 2
Forced fumbles: DT Jeffery Simmons – 1
Fumble recoveries: 3 players tied w/ 1

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...bers-you-have-to-feel-bad-for-tennessee-right

 

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Chargers-Titans Wednesday Injury Report: OG Mekhi Becton DNP to begin Week 9

The Chargers practiced for the first time in Week Nine and it came with an injury report that’s a bit longer than most would like during a mini bye. Even with an extended rest between their last game and this first practice, there are still 11 players who carried an injury designation on Wednesday.

Five players were non-participants with right guard Mekhi Becton the most notable name who sat out with a knee injury. Tight end Will Dissly (illness), running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), and cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee) were the other DNPs on the day.

Wednesday injury report for #Chargers and Titans pic.twitter.com/qGSuvqVhS5

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) October 29, 2025

The other seven players on the report were all limited participants. They were headlined by team captain and safety Derwin James who is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out for most of last Thursday’s win. The other limited participants in practice were offensive tackle Austin Deculus (ankle), cornerback Deane Leonard (knee), wideout Ladd McConkey (calf), offensive guard Jamaree Salyer (knee), and safety Kendall Williamson (achilles).

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...ry-report-og-mekhi-becton-dnp-to-begin-week-9

 

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Chargers-Titans Thursday Injury Report: Mekhi Becton, Will Dissly see improvement

The Chargers’ injury report for Thursday got a little bit bigger over the last 24 hours as two new names were added to the list.

Cornerback Cam Hart (DNP) was added with an undisclosed illness while long snapper Josh Harris practice in a limited fashion after having his return window from IR activated earlier in the day.

Several players made improvements from Wednesday, headlined by right guard Mekhi Becton (knee) who went from DNP to limited and Will Dissly (illness) who followed the same path.

Safety Derwin James also progressed with his ankle injury as he logged a full practice after being limited the day before.

Running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), and cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee) were all once again DNP, but luckily those were the only three who were sidelined completely.

For the second consecutive practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (calf), safety Kendall Williamson (achilles), offensive guard Jamaree Salyer (knee), cornerback Deane Leonard (knee) and offensive tackle Austin Deculus (ankle) were all limited.

thursday's #LACvsTEN injury report pic.twitter.com/gmzSr5ahfp

— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 30, 2025

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...port-mekhi-becton-will-dissly-see-improvement

 

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Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Titans Predictions Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans!

You know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:​

Here’s how Chargers rookies helped shape the first half of their 2025 season (Chargers.com)

Josh Harris hopes to return soon following freak injury during the preseason (Chargers.com)

What players could be on the Chargers’ radar during this year’s trade deadline? (Chargers Wire)

Could Oronde Gadsden have pushed to make NFL history if he wasn’t inactive early on? (Bolt Beat)

NFL News:​

Lamar Jackson’s return from injury was too much for the Dolphins on Thursday night (ESPN)

The Cardinals are preparing Kyler Murray to start against the Cowboys (ESPN)

Ranking the 10 scariest players for Halloween (CBS Sports)

Cameron Heyward knows the Steelers defense has to be better (NFL.com)

Mike McDaniel knows he needs to give the Dolphins fan base something worth cheering for (Pro Football Talk)

Three landing spots for Maxx Crosby if the Raiders decide to trade him (Sports Illustrated)

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...aily-links-chargers-titans-predictions-thread

 

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Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Mekhi Becton questionable for Week 9

The Chargers may have their healthiest offensive line since Week Three is starting right guard Mekhi Becton can play after being listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report of Week Nine. He’s one of four players who were listed a questionable against the Titans, joining cornerback Deane Leonard (knee), tight end Will Dissly (illness), and long snapper Josh Harris (chest). Harris had his 21-day return window activated this week as he still remains on injured reserve from an injury he sustained during the preseason.

The players who have already been ruled out this week are running back Hassan Haskins (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), and cornerback Tarheeb Still (achilles). With Still sidelined this week, expect rookie UDFA cornerback Nikko Reed get a shot at playing in the slot this week. Reed impressed in the preseason and it earned him a spot on the Chargers’ final 53-man roster to begin the regular season.

Final injury report for #Chargers and Titans pic.twitter.com/rI4Aw7fXq8

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) October 31, 2025

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...y-report-mekhi-becton-questionable-for-week-9

 

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3 things to watch for in Chargers-Titans: Let the pass rush off the leash

The Chargers (5-3) are on the road this week to face the Titans (1-7) in Nashville.

Los Angeles is coming off a dominant win over the Vikings behind stellar performances by their quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Kimani Vidal. Joe Alt’s return from a high ankle sprain was also key in unlocking the offense’s potential once more.

This week, they face a Titans team that’s swirling around the bottom of the barrel. They’re last in most offensive categories while the defense isn’t faring much better. It’s a prime opportunity to get a free mark in the win column ahead of Week 10’s matchup at home with the Steelers.

With that said, here are three things I’ll be watching for when these teams take the field on Sunday.

1.) Can the Chargers dominate for the second consecutive week?​

The Chargers came out and romped over a 3-3 Vikings team to get back to two games over .500 on the season. Their 37-10 victory was a reminder that, when healthy, the Chargers are still a dangerous football team.

Looking ahead, the Bolts are entering what could be a pivotal stretch of their season in regards to their postseason hopes. Their next four games are coming against the Titans (1-7) this weekend, Steelers (4-3), Jaguars (4-3), and Raiders (2-5). The Titans and Raiders games should be givens. Emphasis on the SHOULD BE. The Steelers have been up-and-down with their defense regressing a bit this year compared to recent campaigns. Then there’s the Jaguars who aren’t as good lately as they looked to begin the year.

If the Chargers can take care of business and win these next four games, they’d sit at 9-3 ahead of a final five-game stretch that includes games against the Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys, Texans, and Broncos.

The best case scenario is that the Chargers get to 9-3 and then attempt to split the final five games either at 3-2 or 2-3. Heck, even if they somehow drop 4 of the final five, you’re still at 10-7 and likely in the playoffs. I cannot stress how important it is that the Bolts continue to stay hot and take care of business over the next month.

2.) Could we see an increase in snaps for several rookies against a lowly opponent?​

Last week against the Vikings, rookie safety R.J. Mickens was pressed into starter snaps following the injuries to both Derwin James and Tony Jefferson. He impressed by grabbing his first interception to help bury Minnesota late in the game. This week, there’s a chance either one of James or Jefferson is sidelined entirely (or partially) which could lead to more snaps once again for Mickens, especially if the Chargers want to play it safe with their veterans.

One other name to look for when it comes to an increased first-year wideout Tre’ Harris who caught his first professional touchdown against the Vikings. After seeing no more than 25 snaps through the first five games of the season, Harris has now recorded 53, 33, and 42 snaps, respectively, in each of his last three outings. He’s been arguably the team’s best run blocker amongst the wide receivers and you can see the coaching staff’s trust growing for him each week. If the Chargers can build a decent lead against Tennessee on Sunday, I’d expect to see Harris get more play in place of Keenan Allen whom the team may not want to risk in garbage time.

3.) How will the Chargers harass rookie quarterback Cam Ward?​

Entering Week Eight and just two days before the Chargers took on the Vikings, The Athletic’s Daniel Popper posted this on X:

Justin Herbert has been hit 62 times this season, most in the league. Only one other QB (Cam Ward) has been hit more than 44 times this season. pic.twitter.com/27yPy9meHv

— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) October 21, 2025

Not only does this show how bad the protection was for Herbert without Joe Alt protecting his blindside, but it also highlights just how bad things have been this year for Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward. He’s been protected by a handful of different tackles due to injuries, but none have been worse than Dan Moore Jr. who leads the team with five sacks allowed and 21 pressures. One other tackle has five sacks allowed as well (JC Latham) but the next closest player in pressures has just 13 (Oli Udoh).

The Chargers performance is coming off a performance where they sacked Carson Wentz five times. Now Ward is a bit more mobile than Wentz, but the Bolts have some athletes to get after him if the Titans protection continues their rough first half of the season. Jesse Minter was able to utilize personnel packages on defense that featured the trio of Khalil Mack, Tuli Tuipulotu, and Odafe Oweh and all three of them managed to take down Wentz at least once.

I’d say let’s keep the formula the same until it stops getting the job done.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...argers-titans-let-the-pass-rush-off-the-leash

 

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Chargers-Titans Live Game Recap: Bolts must sink layup in Tennessee

The phrase “any given Sunday” was coined because, well, just about anything can happen whenever two NFL teams are matched up, regardless if what their respective records may be.

Today, the 5-3 Chargers are on the road to face the 1-7 Titans. Tennessee is dead last in total offense and averages less than 170 passing yards with a rushing average just over 80 yards per game. It’s about as cake of a matchup as the team could want, especially with their defense expected to be without both cornerback Tarheeb Still and safety Tony Jefferson.

Defensively, the Titans are allowing over 140 yards per game on the ground this year and that unit is going to be without two-time Second-Team All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and edge rusher Arden Key. If there was another ideal matchup for running back Kimani Vidal to go over 100 yards rushing for the third time in the past four games, this is it.

A win today sets the Chargers up at 6-3 with their next three matchups against the 4-3 Steelers (Sunday Night Football), the 4-3 Jaguars, and the 2-5 Raiders. If the Bolts can run the gauntlet and come out on top against these teams, they’ll be primed for a playoff run through a five-game stretch to end the year that includes the Eagles, Chiefs, and Broncos.

But first, you have to be able to handle the layups. That starts today.

For an entire quarter-by-quarter recap of tonight’s game, check it out below.

First Quarter​

Second Quarter​

Third Quarter​

Fourth Quarter​

• Chargers vs. Titans: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
• Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Mekhi Becton questionable for Week 9
• 3 things to watch for in Chargers-Titans: Let the pass rush off the leash
• Chargers-Titans Thursday Injury Report: Mekhi Becton, Will Dissly see improvement
• Chargers vs. Titans By The Numbers: You have to feel bad for Tennessee, right?

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...game-recap-bolts-must-sink-layup-in-tennessee

 

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Chargers OT Joe Alt may require procedure on re-injured ankle

The Chargers waited nearly a month to have left tackle Joe Alt back in the lineup. Behind him, the Bolts beat the Vikings in lopsided fashion in Week Eight. A week later, the team’s star blocker is now likely out for most of, if not the remainder of the year, following being rolled up on halfway through the second quarter against the Titans.

Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, Alt suffered another high ankle sprain on the same ankle he injured against the Giants in Week Four. However, he reports that Alt may require a surgical procedure this time to fix the issue. If that is the case, Alt will most certainly land on IR for an extended period of time.

Chargers LT Joe Alt is believed to have suffered another high ankle sprain, only this time it could require a procedure to repair, per sources. Alt will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis on the same right ankle he injured earlier this season at the Giants. pic.twitter.com/pyt12XwncQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2025

The Chargers may also be without right tackle Bobby Hart for some time, as well, after he suffered both a groin and ankle injury against Tennessee. Hart had recently won the starting right tackle job over Trey Pipkins and had started there each of the past two weeks with Pipkins active.

After Alt was carted off, Jamaree Salyer was forced into the lineup on the blindside over Austin Deculus who started three games there during Alt’s first absence. As of now, it remains to be seen what the team’s starting line will be next Sunday, but chances are that it won’t look all that great barring a move before the trade deadline.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...alt-may-require-procedure-on-re-injured-ankle

 

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Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 10 vs. Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to stay in the win column as they welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 10.

The Chargers are coming off of a 27-20 win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9, but a stronger opponent is on deck in the Steelers for Sunday Night Football this week. However, FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Chargers as a 3-point favorite over the Steelers.

The Steelers are fresh off of their biggest win of the season, an identical 27-20 victory, but it came against the Indianapolis Colts, who had only lost once earlier in the year before playing at Acrisure Stadium.

The Chargers will also face a challenge with offensive tackle Joe Alt suffering another injury with his right ankle. Alt missed time earlier in the year with the ailing ankle, but he is likely going back to the sidelines for this week against the Steelers.

Meanwhile, the Steelers are also banged up. Offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo suffered a pectoral injury against the Colts, while linebacker Cole Holcomb and defensive backs Jabrill Peppers and Chuck Clark also missed the game.

This game will give the Chargers a chance to find out how strong they truly are. This could be a playoff preview in the AFC, so winning this contest will give the victor a ton of confidence to kick off the second half of the season.

Kickoff between the Steelers and Chargers is set for Sunday at 5:20 p.m. PT from SoFi Stadium. Fans can watch the game on NBC or stream it on Peacock.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/lo...etting-favorites-ahead-of-week-10-vs-steelers