The Los Angeles Chargers will miss two key starters against the New England Patriots in Week 17, as noted by the team’s inactives list before kickoff. A reaggravated injury for running back Gus Edwards will cost him the game.

The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, star running back J.K. Dobbins is questionable. More news: Eagles' Jalen Hurts Could be Ruled Out Following ...

Chargers running back Gus Edwards will miss Saturday's game against the Patriots because of an ankle injury, but it appears J.K. Dobbins could be back.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of a Week 17 encounter with the New England Patriots . Those Chargers need all the help they can get ahead of a game critical to their playoff hopes. This is especially the case as J.K. Dobbins continues to work his way back from injured reserve .

An effective ground game could be crucial against the Patriots, with the forecast calling for a 75% chance of rain Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The veteran rusher played a key role in the Chargers’ Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos with 14 carries for 68 rushing yards and two touchdowns. New England is allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game in their last three outings with opponents averaging 159.7 yards on the ground.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards was ruled out for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury.

The Chargers will be without running back Gus Edwards and starting right guard Trey Pipkins against the Patriots this week.

It’s a nice favorite role for the Los Angeles Chargers as they try to navigate their way into the playoffs. And they got a J.K. Dobbins injury update as Gus Edwards was ruled out for the game against the New England Patriots.