The Chargers could get their leading rusher back Saturday against New England as running back J.K. Dobbins was ... He would give the Chargers a much-needed boost just as fellow running back Gus Edwards (ankle) was ruled out for the game.

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 .

Speaking with reporters on Thursday after the final injury report went live, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed that Edwards aggravated a nagging ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim. It’s a big blow for the Justin Herbert-led offense with J.K. Dobbins listed on the final injury report, too.

Watch highlights from the Week 17 matchup between the Chargers and the New England Patriots during the 2024 NFL season.

Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle ... His season now is finished, the Patriots announced in a statement. “The New England Patriots are placing defensive lineman Christian Barmore on the reserve non-football illness list ...

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking poised to make a playoff run as they take on the New England Patriots in Week 17. Pats quarterback Drake Maye still hasn’t broken the 300-yard mark this season, and it isn’t easy to figure out which of his pass catchers are going to perform well any given Sunday.

Quarterback Justin Herbert's best plays from 3-TD game vs. New England Patriots during Week 17 of the 2024 season.

Dobbins will play in Saturday’s game against the Patriots after missing the past four games with a knee injury. Dobbins has 158 carries for 766 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. Gus Edwards ... Saturday’s game in New England.

The Patriots hope to close out the 2024 season strong with a pair of home games over the next two weeks. The post Patriots vs. Chargers live updates: Can New England get an upset win? appeared first on Boston.

Los Angeles enters Saturday with a simple scenario on the table: beat the 3-12 Patriots in Foxboro and clinch a playoff spot. New England has not yet beaten a team with a winning record and is in a full teardown under rookie head coach Jerod Mayo and rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Here’s what the Chargers need to do to get it done.

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins is active and expected to play in Saturday afternoon's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Dobbins, 26, was activated off