Chargers Drop a CVS Receipt of an Injury Report Ahead of Chiefs Matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers just dropped an injury report that reads like a CVS receipt. According to Adam Schefter, six key players are officially out for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, including rookie tackle Joe Alt, safety Derwin James, and cornerback Donte Jackson.

When your inactive list has enough star power to form its own competitive 7-on-7 team, you are in for a long weekend.

"Adam Schefter reported the six players ruled out for Sunday's game."

Right tackle Joe Alt and edge rusher Bud Dupree are both sidelined with neck injuries. Meanwhile, the hamstring bug has completely wiped out the secondary, taking down James and Jackson. Throw in left guard Kayode Awosika dealing with a fibula issue and receiver Tre' Harris also nursing a hamstring, and Los Angeles is basically holding open tryouts in the parking lot.

This is a nightmare scenario for a team trying to bounce back from a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. Justin Herbert is already running for his life behind a patchwork offensive line that was platooning Awosika at left guard just to get by. Now, he has to face the defending champions without his top rookie tackle and a massive hole on the interior.

If you are looking at the betting lines for Sunday night, you have to factor in how much this defense is going to bleed without James and Jackson anchoring the back end. Patrick Mahomes throwing against backup defensive backs is usually a recipe for a blowout.

The Chargers have to survive this prime-time matchup in Kansas City with half their starting roster in street clothes. If Jim Harbaugh somehow keeps this game close, he deserves a medal, but otherwise, expect a very ugly Sunday night.