Bloom just tweeted that. Chances are slim that he will be able to play on TNF. Of all weeks for them to have to play on Thursday night.
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RB Melvin Gordon, BAL (1 Viewer)
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
well in one league I have a bye, and I am starting both Ekeler and Justin Jax, (still playing for a point title, and the points this week count toward that), other options are drake, McCoy and d.Martin, so I figure why not.
I don't think they will have him next Thursday either, but I hope the splits vs Cincy give us a clue as to who to play on Thursday. I don't want to play both again
I don't think they will have him next Thursday either, but I hope the splits vs Cincy give us a clue as to who to play on Thursday. I don't want to play both again
in2win
Footballguy
Ya what I was thinking as well and not what I want to see. Went 11-2 on the season will a solid team and my RB depth was my weak point. Have a bye this week and was hopeful he was at least running on a bike by now.
Not looking good
IMO, Lynn’s comments were quite telling. His remark about Ekeler wearing down seems to be the reason they will use to justify Jackson getting a bigger workload. If they go up early, look for JJ to get a lot of touches in the 2nd half.
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
You play to win the game, Ekeler has disappointed in his two starts vs Tennessee and Pittsburgh....I image he gets the start vs Cincy but if he struggles they will switch in Justin Jackson earlier and more often, maybe even making Ekeler into the 3rd down COP role., which maybe he is better suited for.
Fireballer
Footballguy
When I see Ekeler, I see James White and Cohen. They may pop off a few decent inside runs, but theyre electric in space with the ball.
heckmanm
Footballguy
Starting to wonder now.Lol clutch. The Chargers are talking like Ek will be near bellcow duty so I'm not sure Jackson would be a strong play anyway. Guess you lucked out.So I've been bummed out this week because I don't have Ekeler on my roster as a cuff for Gordon. And someone snagged Justin Jackson one spot ahead of me this week.
I actually could have had Jackson a few weeks ago but had him as my second choice that week behind
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wait for it
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Spencer Ware, who's now ready to step right in to my lineup.this ####in' hobby
Mario Wario
Footballguy
I’m starting to think he won’t play on Thursday. Chargers beat writer Gilbert Manzano (OC Register) doesn’t think he will play against KC. I’m starting to make other plans for next week that don’t include Gordon where I have him.
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Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
I'm glad I have a bye this week. I also don't expect him next week and maybe this week gives us a hint as to how Jackson and Ekeler will be used.
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Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Chargers are right in the mix for the #1 seed in the AFC.
Big game this Thursday.
We’ve got that going for us at least. I’d say I’m not surprised he hasn’t practiced given the fact it’s a short week.
I’m still optimistic he suits up against the Chiefs.
Big game this Thursday.
We’ve got that going for us at least. I’d say I’m not surprised he hasn’t practiced given the fact it’s a short week.
I’m still optimistic he suits up against the Chiefs.
Mario Wario
Footballguy
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heckmanm
Footballguy
And it's not like he's beat up from playing a game on Sunday. If he was close last week he should be healthier (IDK if you can get out of "game shape" this quickly from not practicing)
in2win
Footballguy
Looks like there is some hope. Let's go Melvin
Melvin Gordon (knee) returned to Chargers practice Tuesday, getting in a limited session.
There is now a real chance that Gordon returns from his two-game absence against the Chiefs on Thursday. For his part, Gordon has said he expects to be a game-time decision. If Gordon does suit up, it's possible he will not be in for his usual workload, though Austin Ekeler (concussion) is expected to be sidelined.
Melvin Gordon (knee) returned to Chargers practice Tuesday, getting in a limited session.
There is now a real chance that Gordon returns from his two-game absence against the Chiefs on Thursday. For his part, Gordon has said he expects to be a game-time decision. If Gordon does suit up, it's possible he will not be in for his usual workload, though Austin Ekeler (concussion) is expected to be sidelined.
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Gottabesweet
Footballguy
This is crazy - will he be limited? A decoy? Short yardage? Just because they have no other bodies, maybe 10 touches?
Never had such a difficult decision because a Thursday night game - mixed with Saturday games!
Have to start two - Melvin Gordon, Damian Williams, Justin Jackson, OBJ, Chubb.
The schedule mixed with injuries is a killer.
Never had such a difficult decision because a Thursday night game - mixed with Saturday games!
Have to start two - Melvin Gordon, Damian Williams, Justin Jackson, OBJ, Chubb.
The schedule mixed with injuries is a killer.
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Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
RotoWire) According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, "it will be challenging" for Gordon (knee) to suit up Thursday night at Kansas City.
Analysis: Gordon was initially given a 2-to-4 week timetable for his return from a Grade-2 MCL sprain, and the Thursday night matchup lies 18 days since that diagnosis. Schefter notes that a final determination will be made on Gordon during pregame warmups, but his tone did not appear to be overly optimistic. In any case, anyone considering rostering Gordon this week will need to pay careful attention to the inactives announcement that will occur approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. EST kickoff.
Analysis: Gordon was initially given a 2-to-4 week timetable for his return from a Grade-2 MCL sprain, and the Thursday night matchup lies 18 days since that diagnosis. Schefter notes that a final determination will be made on Gordon during pregame warmups, but his tone did not appear to be overly optimistic. In any case, anyone considering rostering Gordon this week will need to pay careful attention to the inactives announcement that will occur approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. EST kickoff.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
Good find. Really thinking it's Jackson that goes tonight. Semi-Final Matchup as most of us are in and I'll be stating Damien Williams & Justin Jackson. What a while ride this season has been and continuing to be.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/12111/troymaine-pope
Chargers promoted RB Troymaine Pope from their practice squad.
This is a bad sign for Melvin Gordon (knee, game-time decision). Pope carried the ball 12 times in 2016 for the Jets and Seahawks, but he has bounced around practice squads since. He will back up Justin Jackson if Gordon is not able to play. Dec 13 - 10:19 AM
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
This is usually a sign that somebody is not playing. In this case, Gordon.
Chargers promoted RB Troymaine Pope from their practice squad.
This is a bad sign for Melvin Gordon (knee, game-time decision). Pope carried the ball 12 times in 2016 for the Jets and Seahawks, but he has bounced around practice squads since. He will back up Justin Jackson if Gordon is not able to play. Dec 13 - 10:19 AM
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
This is usually a sign that somebody is not playing. In this case, Gordon.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I agree, they are short with Ekeler being out as well but this likely means Gordon is out, or will be limited if he plays.
Deciding between Damian Williams and Justin Jackson to pair with Rivers/K. Allen
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
Don't scare me with this "limited" stuff. If he's active, how do you sit him? Then he'll get 4 carries for 7 yards and be done.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
I'm real excited about putting him in, but I really don't even know what to expect. Hoping for a couple of TDs.
whiskey7
Footballguy
+1
If he's this iffy at this point, I hope he just sits. And I do think he will. They are a playoff team and he is important to them. I wouldn't think they would mess around until he's really ready go.
JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo
Footballguy
Ditto. Definitely one of the weirdest seasons that I can remember. Last time I was in this spot grabbing randos off the waivers I had Billy Volek and my opponent had Drew Bennett. Scoring math didn't work my way that time.
Twenty-Four Eighty-Four
Footballguy
It’s bizarre too. I needed WRs badly, pretty set at RB. Had the #1 waiver claim and spent it on Tre’Quan Smith after his breakout game, figuring nobody wolf the while would come along and here are these guys and I was able to snag them both.
shadrap
Footballguy
holy cripes man that was a while ago. I had both those guys & Bennett went off for about 2 TDs & 250 yrds. May have been a Monday night game?
I'm old.
tkrull
Footballguy
in2win
Footballguy
Melvin Gordon has been pushing to play and there is no decision yet. Troymaine Pope’s ascension is insurance if their star can’t go tonight.
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Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Chargers are promoting RB Troymaine Pope from the practice squad for tonight’s game against the #Chiefs, source said. He’s bounced around, waiting for an opportunity, and the knee injury to Melvin Gordon paved the way. Obviously not a great sign for Gordon.
10:18 AM · Dec 13, 2018 · TweetDeck
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Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet
The #Chargers are promoting RB Troymaine Pope from the practice squad for tonight’s game against the #Chiefs, source said. He’s bounced around, waiting for an opportunity, and the knee injury to Melvin Gordon paved the way. Obviously not a great sign for Gordon.
10:18 AM · Dec 13, 2018 · TweetDeck
Probably. We really have no idea how much work Jackson sees if Gordon is out. They could still RBBC it. I couldn't start him over Fournette's 25+ touches against a team that has half their roster on IR.
Angry spiders
Footballguy
Well if ekeler and gordon are out Justin jax gets the bulk of carries and screens...with newsome as the #2....again a stupid move having super on special teams inside kick .....ugh that team
Mario Wario
Footballguy
Well, all Gordon owners probably wouldn’t be here (debating on using JJ or not) if that offensive play wasn’t called in the Zona game. Yes, I still blame bad luck on Gordon getting hurt that weekend and you never know about the Pitt game, yet it was the Chargers that called that play...having Ekeler out there for that onside kick last week now?
No one can predict the future, just so frustrating to see.
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in2win
Footballguy
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Anyone have an update on his status?
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I think he suits up too, and ####s his owners and Jackson owners bc he becomes unstartable.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
if he is active Im playing him....if he screws me he screws me....might even put Justin Jax in too as insurance, there are points to be had.
Jed
Footballguy
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Jeff Darlington just said on ESPN he’s in the building and basically is pushing to let him TEST it in pregame warmups for them to decide.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I was saying Jackson becomes unstartable, not Gordon.
Wet field, team is already going to the playoffs, don’t be an idiot, Melvin!
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Jello_Biafra
Footballguy
And here I was, after contemplating who to start out of Williams, Henry or Drake and was finally content with my choice. Now if Gordon plays, can you bench him?
