The Los Angeles Chargers will be without running back Melvin Gordon for a third straight contest as they look to close the one-game gap with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West during Thursday's head-to-head matchup.
Gordon hasn't played since a Nov. 25 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury, and Omar Ruiz of NFL Network said he spoke with the running back. Gordon said he felt alright but indicated he wouldn't take the field against the Chiefs.
Ruiz also discussed Gordon's status with head coach Anthony Lynn, who called it a difficult decision to hold Gordon out.