The had already clinched a playoff spot -- and, specifically, the AFC's No. 5 seed -- before taking the field in Week 18. But that didn't stop coach Brandon Staley from playing regular starters against the in Sunday's 31-28 lo s. And it didn't stop a couple of big names from getting Matt Szczur Jersey hurt, either. In between a hard hit on Pro Bowl quarterback , who stayed under center into the fourth quarter, star wide receiver and pa s rusher both left the game with separate ailments.Williams' departure was particularly notable, as the team's top vertical threat was carted to the locker room and ruled questionable to return with a back injury. The receiver made four catches before limping off, then receiving attention in the team's sideline medical tent. Williams, who battled a lingering ankle i sue earlier Abraham Almonte Jersey this season, initially walked off the field under his own power but appeared much le s mobile leaving the cart to actually enter the locker room.The receiver was later seen struggling to walk from Jarrod Dyson Jersey the locker room to the team bus after the game, , requiring a sistance to move. The Chargers, however, appeared to have dodged a huge lo s as Williams appeared to have suffered back spasms, according to ESPN, and X-rays came back negative. He will undergo further testing on Monday in preparation for next weekend's wild card game against the .Staley explained his decision to go with starters after the game. "There's only 48 guys that you can choose from and these aren't easy decisions," Staley said, . "Hindsight is perfect for everybody on the outside, but these games are not easy to manage. They're not, because you don't have that many players. We did it to the best of our ability."Bosa was just activated off injured reserve ahead of Week 17 and may have aggravated his groin, Kole Calhoun Jersey which required surgery and kept him sidelined for much of the 2022 season. The Pro Bowler was also battling an illne s ahead of game day.Herbert did not officially sustain an injury in the contest but took a hard shot to the midsection during the first half, when the Chargers and Broncos played to a 17-17 stalemate. Linebacker also appeared to briefly suffer an injury, , but did not leave the game or receive an official Deven Marrero Jersey designation from the team. Despite the injuries, the Chargers kept their starters on the field to start the second half, later falling behind the Broncos, who have long been eliminated from playoff contention.
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