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Justin Herbert faces major challenge as Chargers’ RBs fall apart
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The Chargers came into the season with a pair of new running backs. Najee Harris signed a cheap one-year deal in free agency. Elsewhere, Los Angeles used a first-round pick on Omarion Hampton at number 22 overall. But after five weeks, neither player will be available for the upcoming stretch. The Chargers lost Najee Harris in their Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos. Harris, unfortunately, suffered a torn Achilles and is done for the remainder of the season. And after the Chargers' most recent game, L.A. will now be without Hampton for a minimum of four games. Due to an ankle injury, the Bolts are set to place Hampton on the injured reserve list. If you look at Los Angeles' next four games, the Chargers will go to Miami first. They will then have back-to-back home games against Indianapolis and Minnesota. Finally, the last of the next four games is at Tennessee. L.A. is also sitting at 3-2, tied with the Denver Broncos for first in the AFC West. The Chargers hold an early head-to-head tiebreaker over Denver

This article first appeared on Arrowhead Addict and was syndicated with permission.

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