The Denver Broncos have a strong chance to secure the top seed in the AFC for the playoffs, earning a first-round bye. Denver hosts the Los Angeles Chargers without Justin Herbert and several other players who are injured.
The Chargers have released their latest injury report, and it lists that running back Omarion Hampton will be out as well. The Chargers do not want to risk any injuries to crucial players when they have the playoffs locked up. The Bolts are essentially preparing for the New England Patriots for two weeks.
Rookie DB Nikko Reed is also out, while Jamaree Salyer and Elijah Molden are doubtful. There is a good chance both miss this game as they continue to heal up.
Bradley Bozeman, Hassan Haskins, RJ Mickens, Benjamin St-Juste, and Kimani Vidal are questionable. It seems Vidal has a shot to play this week after missing Week 17 against the Houston Texans.
The RB duo of Hampton and Vidal has a chance to be very deadly. They haven't played many games together as the 1-2 tandem, but both guys have at least 545 rushing yards on the season. They have combined for seven touchdowns, and Herbert and the offense will need them both healthy for the playoffs. If Vidal is going to play on Sunday against the Broncos, then expect him to get a majority of his carries early on. If the game becomes out of reach at any time, then Vidal won't get as many touches.
Trey Lance is set to start his first game since this time last year, when he started Week 18 for the Dallas Cowboys. Lance is 2-3 as a starter in his career. This season, Lance is 7-13 for 90 yards in the air and has eight carries for 16 yards on the ground.
