Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Extends sack streak to four games
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Tuipulotu logged five tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 34-27 win over the Bengals.
Tuipulotu combined with safety Derwin James for a four-yard sack on Joe Burrow late in the first quarter. Tuipulotu then did it all himself early in the second quarter, taking Burrow down for a three-yard loss which forced the Bengals to punt the ball away on the next play. Tuipulotu is now up to 7.0 sacks on the year, all of which have come over the Chargers' last four games. He'll look to continue his momentum into Week 12 against the Ravens and the elusive Lamar Jackson.
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Chargers' Derwin James: Logs 10 tackles vs. Bengals
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James tallied 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense in Sunday's 34-27 win over Cincinnati.
Sunday marked the first time in the 2024 regular season that James registered 10 combined tackles, and he finished second on the Chargers in that category behind Daiyan Henley (11). James also logged his first sack since Week 3 against the Steelers, as he combined with Tuli Tuipulotu to take down Joe Burrow late in the first quarter for a four-yard loss. James has played 100 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps in seven of nine regular-season games, and is up to 59 tackles (38 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and five pass defenses, on the season.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Game-high 11 tackles
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Henley finished Sunday's 34-27 win over the Bengals with 11 tackles (five solo).
Henley has logged at least 11 combined tackles in four consecutive games. The second-year linebacker leads the Chargers with 94 tackles through 10 regular-season games, which ranks 13th in the NFL ahead of the likes of Bobby Wagner (91) and Jordyn Brooks (85). Henley will look to eclipse the century mark in Week 12 against the Ravens on Monday, Nov. 25.
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Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Questionable to return Sunday night
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Perryman (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Bengals.
The linebacker made five tackles (three solo) before exiting. Perryman has 54 tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, on the year. Troy Dye and Nick Niemann are Los Angeles' backups at inside linebacker.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Ruled out Sunday night
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Hart (head) will not return to Sunday night's matchup with the Bengals.
The cornerback recorded five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups before exiting. Hart's status leaves Tarheeb Still, Eli Apple and Ja'Sir Taylor as the next men up at corner for the Chargers.
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Chargers' Cam Hart: Might have head injury
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Hart is being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game against the Bengals.
The cornerback recorded five tackles (four solo) and two pass breakups before leaving the game. Hart has 30 tackles (21 solo) and four passes defensed on the year. Tarheeb Still, Eli Apple and Ja'Sir Taylor are the next available corners for the Chargers.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Inactive Sunday night
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Mack (groin) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Bengals.
The outside linebacker did not practice all week and only played four defensive snaps in the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans. In nine games this season, Mack has 26 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Bud Dupree and Tuli Tuipulotu should see more snaps in Mack's absence.
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Chargers' Kristian Fulton: Ready to rock
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Fulton (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
The 26-year-old missed each of the Chargers' last two games due to a hamstring injury, but Friday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue in time to face his former LSU teammate and superstar wide receiver, Ja'Marr Chase, on Sunday. Expect Fulton to start opposite Cam Hart in the Chargers' secondary in Week 11.
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Chargers' Joey Bosa: Past hip issue
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Bosa (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
Bosa upgraded to a full workload Friday after opening the Chargers' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, suggesting that he's moved past his hip issue in time for Sunday's matchup. The Ohio State product could start opposite Tuli Tuipulotu as part of the Chargers' top edge-rushing duo Sunday if Khalil Mack (groin), who's listed as questionable, is sidelined. Bosa has had his snap count limited over the last three games, though he told reporters Friday that the plan is for him to play "about 30, 30-plus snaps" during Sunday's game, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Questionable despite DNP
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Mack (groin) did not practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Mack was able to play through a groin injury in the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Titans, but he was limited to just four snaps on defense in that contest. Despite not being able to practice all week, the Chargers have tagged Mack as questionable for Sunday's game, though he'd likely see a limited snap count if he does end up suiting up. Should Mack be ruled out, Bud Dupree and Tuli Tuipulotu would see more snaps alongside Joey Bosa.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Practices in full Thursday
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Henley (illness) logged a full practice session Thursday.
Henley was a limited participant Wednesday due to an illness, but he appears to have made a quick recovery given his upgrade to a full session Thursday. The second-year linebacker has emerged as a tackling machine -- and an intriguing IDP asset -- recently with three consecutive weeks of double-digit stops. Henley has tallied 40 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during that span, and he could be in for another big game Sunday against a Bengals squad that has given up the 11th-most tackles to opposing linebackers this season.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Working through illness
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Henley was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an illness.
Henley has been the Chargers' most productive tackler over the past three games, during which he has logged 40 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Chargers' Joey Bosa: Continues to work through hip issue
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Bosa (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Bosa has played through a hip injury over the Chargers' last three games, which has limited him to 18 defensive snaps in each of those contests. His snap count in Week 11 against the Bengals will likely be capped unless he's able to practice without limitations over the next two days.
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Chargers' Kristian Fulton: Opens week limited
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Fulton (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Despite his limited participation, Fulton told reporters after Wednesday's practice that he feels 100 percent and plans to play against the Bengals on Sunday, per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. Fulton has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for the Chargers' last two regular-season games, but his return for Week 11 would be timely as he would face off against Bengals' superstar wideout and former LSU teammate Ja'Marr Chase.
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Chargers' Khalil Mack: Opens week as DNP
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Mack (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.
Mack came into Sunday's win over the Titans battling a groin issue and although, he was active, he played just four defensive snaps. Wednesday's DNP suggests that he could also be in jeopardy of missing the Chargers' Week 11 matchup with the Bengals. If Mack can't upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday, Joey Bosa (hip) will likely see increased work as an edge rusher with the Chargers' first-team defense.
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Chargers' Deane Leonard: Practice window opens
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Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that Leonard's (hamstring) 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Leonard logged a limited practice session Wednesday following his designation to return from injured reserve, suggesting he could see the field as soon as the Chargers' Week 11 matchup against the Bengals. However, the third-year pro from Ole Miss must still be activated to the Chargers' active roster in order to play Sunday. If Leonard remains out in Week 11, expect Tarheeb Still to continue seeing increased reps with Los Angeles' first-team secondary.
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Chargers' Elijah Molden: Records eight stops Sunday
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Molden racked up eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-17 Week 10 win against Tennessee.
Molden finished second on the Chargers in tackles behind linebacker Daiyan Henley. Molden's eight stops tied his season-high mark, which he first established in Week 4 against Kansas City. The defensive back has played at least 85 percent of the Chargers' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks and has tallied 19 tackles and an interception over that span.
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Chargers' Bud Dupree: Picks up two sacks in win
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Dupree recorded five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Titans.
The outside linebacker also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Dupree has 17 tackles (13 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two passes defensed, including an interception, and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Records two sacks in win
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Tuipulotu finished with five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Titans.
The starting outside linebacker also played on 82 percent of the defensive snaps. Tuipulotu has 28 tackles (17 solo), including 5.5 sacks, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Chargers' Daiyan Henley: Makes 14 tackles in win
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Henley finished with 14 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Titans.
It was Henley's second straight game with 14 stops and third straight game with at least 10 tackles. The 2023 third-round pick now has 82 tackles (54 solo) on the year, to go along with four passes defensed.
