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Chargers Injury Report: Bolts Defender Played While Sick Against Lions

Originally posted on FanNation Charger Report
By Ricardo Sandoval | Last updated 11/14/23

Week 10 was a rough one for your Los Angeles Chargers from top to bottom, particularly for their defense. LA gave up their second-most total yards of the season with 533 yards. It was among the most embarrassing performances on that side of the ball that we've witnessed all season long.

The LA defense couldn't get a stop to save their lives, and because of it, they now sit below .500 again. It's not like one man could've made a difference, but you never know. The Chargers were without their cornerback Michael Davis for, virtually, the entire game on Sunday.

The 28-year-old cornerback missed most of their Week 10 matchup as he was dealing with an illness and had to come out of the game.

Michael Davis said he was throwing up in the locker room when he came in from warmups yesterday. Missed Friday's practice with the illness. It cleared up Saturday but returned Sunday, he said. Felt dizzy, light-headed, low energy. Played a series in 1Q but then left the game.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) November 13, 2023

Davis started the game, but clearly, he wasn't up to par to play. He didn't record anything for the game, as he only played one series in the first quarter.

Whether his presence on the field would've made a difference or not is a mystery. But it could have; in the season, Davis has recorded 36 solo tackles and has allowed 37 receptions on 59 targets.

The Bolts will need his presence as they travel to Green Bay for their upcoming matchup, and hopefully, Davis is there to get this defense back on track.

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This article first appeared on FanNation Charger Report and was syndicated with permission.

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