The Chargers could use a little break following injuries, ailments, and holdouts this preseason. It’s important the team gain as much traction as possible in the first quarter of the season to drive into an AFC West title and deep playoff run.
Two teams challenging them in the AFC, the Colts and the Texans, are guaranteed to be without Andrew Luck and Lamar Miller, respectively, which does work in favor of the Chargers. On top of that, another starter may be absent from the Texans due to contract disputes: Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.
The absence will occur as a result of one of two things: Either he holds out and isn’t on the field, or he is eventually traded to another team.