Bolts From The Blue
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready to go for their season opener in Sao Paolo against the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, but offensive lineman Mekhi Becton was waffling back and forth on the injury report with an illness.
Luckily for the Chargers, Becton is active against the Chiefs. However, the team is sitting defensive back RJ Mickens, tight end Tucker Fisk, cornerback Nikko Reed, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, offensive tackle Foster Sarell, tight end Oronde Gadsden and defensive lineman Naquan Jones.
Becton is expected to get the start at right guard for the Chargers, joining Joe Alt, Zion Johnson, Bradley Bozeman and Trey Pipkins in the trenches.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs are sitting rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, tight end Jared Wiley, running back Elijah Mitchell, defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad and defensive end Malik Herring.
Kickoff between the Chiefs and Chargers is set for 5 p.m. PT.
