Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers Injury Reports & Inactives for Monday Night Football Week 6
- In the Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers injury reports and inactives, Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is expected to play
- Dallas LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) has been placed on IR
- All of the Cowboys vs Chargers injury reports and inactives are revealed in the following story
There’s good news and bad news in the Cowboys vs Chargers injury reports and inactives for both the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys as they ready to do battle in the Week 6 MNF game.
For the Chargers, they’ll be welcoming back offensive catalyst Austin Ekeler. The dual threat RB hasn’t played since Week 1 due to an ankle injury. However, oft-injured WR Mike Williams is on IR and out for the season with a knee injury.
On the Dallas side of the ledger, only one starter is showing an injury designation. Unfortunately, it’s LB Leighton Vander Esch. He’s gone on IR with a neck ailment.
All of the NFL injury reports and inactives for this game are assessed in the story below. Dallas is set as 1.5-point away favorites for this game in the Cowboys vs Chargers odds. Kickoff for this game is set for 8:15pm ET at SoFi Stadium. The broadcast is being carried by ABC/ESPN and by DAZN in Canada.
At the moment in the Cowboys vs Chargers public betting splits, the Dallas is getting the majority of ATS handle (57% as 1.5-point road favorites) as well as the better of the moneyline action (73% as the -125 away chalk). Our Cowboys vs Chargers picks ATS can be found here too.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Leighton Vander Esch-LB | Neck | Out (IR) |
| Chuma Edoga-G/T | Illness | Questionable |
| Juanyeh Thomas-S | Hamstring | Doubtful |
| Trevon Diggs-CB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Matt Waletzko-G/T | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Josh Ball-G | Hip | Out (IR) |
| David Durden-WR | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Peyton Hendershot-TE | Ankle | Out (IR) |
| DeMarvion Overshown-LB | Knee | Out (IR) |
| CJ Goodwin-CB | Pectoral | Out |
| Nahshon Wright-CB | Ankle | Out (IR) |
Cowboys Sick After 49ers Loss
Coming off a 42-10 drubbing at San Francisco, the Cowboys aren’t feeling well. Several players were battling illness this week. The worst off of the bunch is backup G/T Chuma Edge. He’s showing in the injury report as questionable.
Not only did the setback to the Niners humble the Dallas defense, it hurt that Cowboys on that side of the ball. Both LB Vander Esch and safety CJ Goodwin (pectoral) are out this week due to injuries sustained in that game. TE Peyton Hendershot (ankle), hurt in practice last week, has been placed on IR.
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
| Player-Position | Injury | Game Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer-WR | Groin | Questionable |
| Nick Williams-DE | Back | Questionable |
| Joey Bosa-LB | Toe | Questionable |
| Aloha Gilman-S | Heel | Doubtful |
| Otto Ogbonnia-DE | Kneecap | Out |
| Amechi Uzodinma-CB | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| Mike Williams-WR | Knee | Out (IR) |
| Jalen Guyton-WR | Knee | Out |
| Donald Parham Jr-TE | Wrist | Questionable |
| Corey Linsley-C | Illness | Out (NFIL) |
| Andrew Trainer-T | Undisclosed | Out (IR) |
| JT Woods-S | Illness | Out |
| Deane Leonard-CB | Hamstring | Doubtful |
Ekeler’s Return Boosting Chargers
In Week 1, the Chargers were good for 233 yards rushing with Ekeler in the backfield. They haven’t come close to that number without him and twice were held below 100 yards gained on the ground.
GAMEDAY ⚡️⚡️⚡️#MNF pic.twitter.com/tMImlR79Op
— Austin Ekeler (@AustinEkeler) October 16, 2023
Like Ekeler, Chargers QB Justin Herbert (finger) had his injury designation removed from earlier in the week. WR Joshua Palmer (groin) was a late-week addition to the injury report. He’s listed as questionable. TE Donald Parham Jr (wrist) was a full practice participant on Saturday.
On defense, starting LB Joey Bosa (toe) and DE Nick Williams (back) were limited in practice on Saturday.
How Could Injuries Affect Cowboys vs Chargers Betting Lines?
Certainly, Ekeler’s return to action is a boost for an already explosive Chargers offense. He produced 1,637 all-purpose yards and 18 TDs last season. Minus Williams, and with both Palmer and Guyton ailing, look for an uptick in production from rookie WR Quentin Johnston in the Cowboys vs Chargers player props.
There are depth issues in the LA defensive backfield. Both safety Alohi Gilman (heel) and CB Deane Leonard (hamstring) did not practice on Saturday. They’re listed as doubtful to play Monday. Safety JT Woods (illness) is out.
Cowboys are signing LB Tyrus Wheat to 53-man roster, person familiar with move said. Rookie to make NFL debut tonight vs. Chargers. CB Nahshon Wright (ankle) to make season debut, being activated from injured reserve.
LB Leighton Vander Esch and CB C.J. Goodwin to IR.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 16, 2023
Backup safety Juanyeh Thomas (hamstring) is doubtful for Dallas. The Cowboys are already without All-Pro CB Trevon Diggs (ACL). Damone Clark will start for Vander Esch at WLB. CB Nahshon Wright (ankle) is being activated from IR and will make his season debut.
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