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Bosa

Popper mentions Bosa has “played 20, 19 and 20 snaps in the past three games, respectively.” The Chargers have smartly managed Bosa’s recovery this season and although they face an uphill battle in overtaking the 9-0 Chiefs, the 6-3 Chargers have decent odds of securing a playoff spot. Bosa should be around for the long haul, thanks to the Chargers’ conservative training staff.

Bosa practiced in a limited capacity all week and is currently listed as questionable. He did the same last week and was able to play, notching two quarterback pressures and a 30.8 percent pass-rush win rate. He should be good to go, albeit potentially on a snap count, for Week 10.

Bosa played through a questionable tag because of the hip issue last week. He should be able to do so again this week, though it’s clear he is nowhere close to full strength. Bosa played on 2-of-73 defensive snaps in Week 8 and will likely be limited again versus the Browns.

Bosa was able to return in Week 8 against the Saints and played 20-of-73 snaps. The 2016 second-round pick should play against in Week 9 against Cleveland, but may not get a full snap count again.

Bosa has been out since Week 4 while nursing the hip injury. He practiced in a limited capacity all week and told reporters on Friday that he expects to be active against the Saints, but will likely be on a snap count. Bosa went on to say that he’s been “dealing with a glute strain that ended up affecting his sciatic nerve,” per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. Bosa can create problems for the sack-prone Spencer Rattler, even on limited opportunities.

Bosa has been sidelined for weeks, dealing with his current hip issue. He was unable to practice at all in Week 7 so logging even a Limited Participant practice designation on Wednesday is a significantly positive step toward a game-day return. Hopefully, Bosa is able to remain setback-free.

All three players missed significant time this week in practice. Bosa has been out since Week 4 while both Johnston and Hurst suffered injuries during the team’s Week 6 game.

Bosa has a chance to practice on Saturday, leading up to the Chargers’ Monday Night Football game against the Cardinals but he is currently trending toward another missed game. This is a brutal four-week stretch for the pass rusher.

Bosa participated in just one practice last week, registering LP status on Friday. He has an extra day to rehab the nagging hip injury and his presence would be hugely beneficial as the Chargers attempt to contain the speedy Kyler Murray on Monday night.

Bosa’s absence certainly makes things easier for Bo Nix but Justin Herbert gets a boost of his own with his LT Rashawn Slater (pectoral) and rookie RT Joe Alt (knee) suiting up. Joining Bosa on the bench are QB Easton Stick (emergency 3rd QB), S Tony Jefferson, DB Ja’Sir Taylor, OL Jordan McFadden and WR Brenden Rice.