Chargers RB Austin Ekeler expected to play vs. Chiefs

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Report: Chargers RB Austin Ekeler expected to play Week 15 vs. Chiefs

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 12/16/21

The Los Angeles Chargers received good news Thursday morning regarding star running back Austin Ekeler, as they are just hours away from a critical Week 15 AFC West "Thursday Night Football" showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

#Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is expected to play tonight against the #Chiefs, source said.

Ekeler is banged up and officially listed as questionable, but barring a setback, the plan is to give it a go in a huge game against Kansas City.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 16, 2021

Despite the "questionable" tag, Ekeler has been able to get in limited practice sessions this week and reportedly appears ready to go. The Chargers enter the home contest at 8-4, just one game behind the 9-4 Kansas City Chiefs.

The team's top-two wide receivers -- Keenan Allen and Mike Williams -- are also both expected to suit up. Allen missed Los Angeles' Week 14 win over the New York Giants while on the reserve/COVID list, but was activated on Tuesday and practiced on Wednesday.

Williams hasn't missed a game this season and got in a pair of practices this week, but he has been battling a heel injury.

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