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The Chargers signed QB Will Grier off the Patriots' practice squad, per source.

The first significant move by interim GM JoJo Wooden.

Related players: Easton Stick, Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe

Grier will likely backup Stick, who is coming off a 63-21 thumping where threw three TDs and one INT for collecting 257 yards through the air. On the Patriots side, it looks like their QB carousel is getting smaller as they lose another quarterback after Malik Cunningham signed with the Ravens last week.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (knee) is a game-time decision.

Related Players: Mike Evans, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins, Cade Otten

Mike Evans could end up getting fed a ton in Week 15, while TE Cade Otton could get a small boost in target rate as well, making him a streaming candidate.

Commanders RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) is out Sunday vs. the Rams.

Related Players: Antonio Gibson, Chris Rodriguez

This is shaping up as a good week for Antonio Gibson has an RB2, while Chris Rodriguez can be considered a desperation FLEX play with some touchdown equity in a game that has the potential to be a shootout.

The Chargers ruled out WR Keenan Allen for Thursday night vs. the Raiders. A key weapon missing for new starting QB Easton Stick.

Related Players: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston

The Chargers offense is shaping up to be a full fade outside of Austin Ekeler. Joshua Palmer can be considered for FLEX spots, but this is also his first game action since Week 8.

Practice report:
DNP
LB Jamin Davis
TE Curtis Hodges (back)
RB Brian Robinson (hamstring)
DE James Smith-Williams (hamstring)

Limited

C Tyler Larsen (knee)

Full

CB Emmanuel Forbes (elbow)
G Saahdiq Charles (calf)

Related Players: Antonio Gibson, Chris Rodriguez

Not looking good for Robinson's Week 15 availability, as his injury came halfway through the team's Week 13 game, immediately before their bye week. GIbson logged 14 opportunities for 72 total yards two weeks ago, and would figure to be the RB1 once again, presenting a solid fantasy floor against the Rams.

Justin Herbert has played his last snap of the 2023 season.

The Chargers quarterback is out for the season following surgery to repair his fractured index finger on his throwing hand, according to multiple reports.

Related players: Easton Stick

Herbert suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. The story went on to say head coach Brandon Staley noted on Monday that the team would do what’s best for Herbert and the quarterback’s future. With the Chargers at 5-8 and having little chance to make it to the postseason, it’s clear shutting Herbert down is the right move. It's now Stick season for the Chargers going forward.

Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is not expected to play Thursday night vs the Raiders due to his fractured right index finger.

Related players: Easton Stick

The post went on to say Herbert will be consulting with Dr. Steven Shin to determine the extent of the injury and how much time he will miss, per source. It's quite possible this injury could end Herbert's season, but reports have said Herbert will do anything he can to get back on the field. Owners won't have him on a short week to likely open their playoff schedule however, so a backup plan will be needed. In a pinch, Stick will at least have a talented group of weapons around him, but should probably only be in lineups in deeper leagues, especially if this is a postseason game.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will have an MRI Monday on his fractured finger to determine how much time he will miss and perhaps if he'll even return this season. The Chargers' playoff hopes took a big hit with their 24-7 loss to the Broncos, dropping L.A. to 5-8 and two games behind the six-team cluster in the AFC wild card race. The Chargers have a short week coming as they visit the Raiders on Thursday. Easton Stick took over when Herbert left.

Colts’ RB Jonathan Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at Cincinnati.

Related Players: Zack Moss, Tyler Goodson, Trey Sermon

After Zack Moss handled 100% of the team's backfield carries last week, we should bank on him getting the full-workload nod once again. Consider him a locked-in RB1 ahead of a great matchup.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) both left the field Sunday.

Stevenson was injured on a hip-drop tackle against the Chargers, a tackle the NFL may look to ban next offseason and the tackle that took out Ravens TE Mark Andrews. The Patriots were shutout 6-0 by the Chargers to fall to 2-10 on the year. Robinson left the game against the Dolphins in the second quarter after seven rushes for 53 yards, which still led the team in their 45-15 loss to Miami to fall to 4-9.