In preparation for the primetime matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chargers released their final injury report of the week on Friday. Melvin Gordon (knee) has officially been declared out after not participating in practice all week. The star running back is week-to-week with an MCL injury sustained during the Cardinals game.
Also ruled out are Brandon Mebane and Joe Barksdale, both for personal reasons.
After participating in limited practice all week, Tyrell Williams (quad) is listed as questionable and will be assessed before the game.
Los Angeles Chargers:
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gates | TE | Rest | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Brandon Mebane | NT | Not Injury Related | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Melvin Gordon | RB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Tyrell Williams | WR | Quad | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | Neck | FP | FP | FP | -- |
| Joe Barksdale | OT | Not Injury Related | -- | -- | DNP | Out |
The Black and Gold will be without OT Marcus Gilbert once again. Gilbert has missed the last five games with a knee injury and is the only Steeler marked out.
Likely to not play is S Morgan Burnett (back), listed as doubtful after not practicing all week. Marked as questionable is LB Bud Dupree (pectoral). Dupree has been a playmaker for the Steelers this season, recording 4.5 sacks and one interception.
Pittsburgh Steelers:
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Burnett | S | Back | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| Bud Dupree | LB | Pectoral | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| B.J. Finney | C/G | Personal | DNP | DNP | FP | -- |
| Marcus Gilbert | OT | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Vance McDonald | TE | Hip | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Maurkice Pouncey | C | Coaches Decision | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | Coaches Decision | DNP | FP | FP | -- |
| Stephon Tuitt | DE | Elbow | LP | FP | FP | -- |
| Xavier Grimble | TE | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | -- |
| Ramon Foster | G | Coaches Decision | -- | DNP | FP | -- |
| Cameron Sutton | CB | Personal | -- | -- | DNP | Questionable |
Practice Status
- DNP- Did not participate in practice
- LP- Limited participation in practice
- FP- Full participation
- (-)- Not listed
Game Status
- Out- Player will not play
- Doubtful- Player is unlikely to play
- Questionable- Player is not certain to play
- (-)- Not listed
