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Lindsey ThiryESPN
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers vast receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams every advised ESPN on Friday that they count on to play in a Week 11 matchup towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
“I am fairly certain, 100% certain,” Allen stated when requested if he would play Sunday. “I am 100% certain … we’ll see what the coaches need to do.”
“Really feel good,” Williams stated when requested if he would play. “Yeah, yeah, yeah.”
The Chargers listed Allen and Williams as questionable; nonetheless, each had been full individuals in Friday’s follow.
The Chargers are 5-4 and on tempo to earn their first playoff berth since 2018 as they put together for a rematch towards the AFC West-leading Chiefs (7-2). The Chiefs defeated the Chargers 27-24 in Week 2.
The Bolts additionally expect the return of proper deal with Trey Pipkins III, who was out final Sunday in a 22-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers due to a knee harm.
“To get some additions, we have had a lot subtraction, to get the addition is essential for our group,” coach Brandon Staley stated.
The Bolts performed the previous two weeks with out each Allen and Williams.
A tenth-year professional, Allen strained his left hamstring in a Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and reaggravated the harm a number of occasions, together with whereas coaching throughout the Bolts’ bye in Week 8.
For the reason that season opener, Allen has appeared in just one recreation, taking part in on a snap depend within the first half of a Week 7 37-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Chargers’ main receiver since 2017, Allen has been restricted to 6 catches for 77 yards this season.
“It sucked, been irritating,” Allen stated of lacking time. “Simply seeking to deliver again that vitality and that play-making skill.”
Williams suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 7 however stated Friday that he felt “200 %” in his restoration.
“Actually, simply doing every little thing doable to get again on the sphere,” stated Williams, who has 37 receptions for a team-high 495 yards and three touchdowns.
