Chargers TE Ladarius Green has made one thing known in his sophomore year in the NFL; when the ball gets in his hands, good things happen.

At 6-6, 240-pounds, he’s quickly making his presence felt with big play after big play. After appearing in only four games as a rookie, Green is blossoming before the Bolts very eyes. In 10 games this year, he has caught 11 balls for 229 yards, averaging a gaudy 20.8 yards per catch. His best game came Sunday against the Dolphins with an impressive four reception, 81-yard effort. Both were career highs for the Louisiana-Lafayette product.

Over the course of the season, Philip Rivers has learned that when he gives number 89 a chance to make a play, he’ll usually be rewarded.

“It was just some of the way those plays came up,” Rivers said. “We know what he’s capable of and he’s going to continue to have a role for us in the passing game and in the running game. He was big for us with a couple of big catches.”

Green could end up seeing some more targets with Keenan Allen a bit banged up after this week, although expected to be ok. Still, Green is a threat even with Antonio Gates because Vincent Brown has mostly been used as a blocker at WR and Eddie Royal is an up-and-down WR3.

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had a tough first play to the fourth quarter. He suffered a right knee injury, forcing him to be a spectator for a two-minute drill that fell short in a 20-16 loss to the Dolphins.

“Just hope for the best,” Allen said of his sideline thoughts for the final sequence. “Can't do anything about it.”

The early sense is Allen suffered a hypertension. In 2012, he missed the end of his junior season at California with a knee injury, that one to his left.

Later Monday afternoon, HC Mike McCoy said Allen is going to be fine. He showed no apparent limp when walking after the game. Looks like Allen and owners, dodged a bullet here.

Right knee of Chargers WR Keenan Allen wrapped, iced on Chargers sideline.

Allen never returned to the game. If he were to miss time, Vincent Brown and Eddie Royal would likely have to play bigger roles.

WR Keenan Allen, the youngest player on the Chargers roster, was 20 when drafted in April, is among the team's biggest surprises this year.

Allen has caught 23 passes for 369 yards and two touchdowns the past four games, a run that becomes more impressive when considering his growing pains months ago. Moving forward, confidence management is key.

Allen has really stepped up since the loss of Malcom Floyd and has emerged as Philip Rivers go-to WR - seemingly over Eddie Royal, who got off to a great start, and Vincent Brown, who has yet to really get things going this season. We're respecting Allen too, and rank him as a WR1 play this week.

Chargers WR Eddie Royal (toe, questionable) missed practice all week and is questionable for Week 7. Royal's toe injury is likely to keep him out against the Jaguars, which would boost the value of Keenan Allen and Vincent Brown.

Chargers WR Eddie Royal (toe) missed practice again Thursday. Royal's toe injury might keep him out against the Jaguars, which would boost the value of Keenan Allen and Vincent Brown.

Chargers WR Eddie Royal (toe) did not practice Wednesday. Royal's toe injury might keep him out against the Jaguars, which would boost the value of Keenan Allen and Vincent Brown.

Chargers WR Malcom Floyd is heading to Injured Reserve, out for the season.

Floyd's agent said he'll be back next season, but for this year he's done after getting hurt in Week 2. The Chargers will go with Keenan Allen, Vincent Brown and Eddie Royal. The team also just signed Lavelle Hawkins.

Former Titans receiver Lavelle Hawkins is signing with the Chargers today.

This is likely an indication that Malcom Floyd won't be back in the near future. Keenan Allen, Vincent Brown and Eddie Royal will continue to see the most work.

Chargers Inactives
Jeromey Clary G
King Dunlap T
Malcom Floyd WR
Chad Rinehart G
Brad Sorensen QB
Brandon Taylor S
Shareece Wright CB

Keenan Allen to start in place of Malcom Floyd.