Charger Injuries: LT and Rivers

[NEPat]

Tomlinson has a hyperextended knee, but says he's going to play:

"It's nothing serious, just a hyperextension," Tomlinson said. "I think they've got me listed as questionable, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to play. Obviously, I'm going to do all I can to practice. I don't want to miss any time to practice."

Rivers:

He injured his medial collateral ligament when he landed awkwardly after completing a 56-yard screen pass to Darren Sproles for a touchdown on the final play of the third quarter in Sunday's 28-24 upset of the Colts.
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"Right now, it's probably questionable in terms of playing in the game, but [Rivers has] got a chance," Turner said Monday. "That will be a day-to-day thing and we'll monitor it as the week goes on."

Looks like they'll both play, maybe it's a little less uncertain with Rivers. Injuries plus real cold weather, it's going to be tough. I love all the detailed injury information, by the way!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs07/news/story?id=3196314

 

[rayyu882]

How about Gates?

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Playing and being their normal selves are two different things. I wonder how bad of a sprain Rivers has, a sprained MCL can be a multi week injury. Either way he has two sprained knees.

Sounds like Gates will be, at best, the ineffective plodder he was against Indy.

 

[NEPat]

How about Gates?

I'm sure Gates is going to play. He played against the Colts but it was obvious he was not close to being 100%, and he must be playing through a ton of pain.

 

[NEPat]

Playing and being their normal selves are two different things. I wonder how bad of a sprain Rivers has, a sprained MCL can be a multi week injury. Either way he has two sprained knees.

They might just be better off starting Volek.