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Week 15 Chargers vs. Buccaneers Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Week 15 injury updates: Herbert, Evans & game details

The NFL Week 15 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers (8-5) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) is set to take place at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 4:25 p.m. ET. With both teams in playoff contention, injuries to key players could shape the outcome of this game. Below, we dive into the latest injury updates for each team and what they mean for Sunday’s clash.

Chargers vs. Buccaneers Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 4:25 p.m. ET

Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Los Angeles Chargers Injuries

Jalen Reagor (WR): Out – Finger (Did Not Participate in Practice)
Will Dissly (TE): Out – Shoulder (Did Not Participate in Practice)
Denzel Perryman (LB): Questionable – Groin (Limited Participation)
Ladd McConkey (WR): Questionable – Knee/Shoulder (Limited Participation)
Justin Herbert (QB): Full Participation – Ankle/Thigh
Joey Bosa (OLB): Full Participation – Hip
Khalil Mack (OLB): Full Participation – Rest
Tony Jefferson (S): Full Participation – Hamstring
Derius Davis (WR): Full Participation – Hamstring

Key Absences:

The Chargers’ offense will be without Will Dissly, limiting their options in the passing game. Jalen Reagor is also out, while Denzel Perryman and Ladd McConkey’s questionable statuses leave room for concern. However, Justin Herbert and Joey Bosa’s full participation boosts both their offense and defense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers injuries

K.J. Britt (LB): Out – Ankle (Did Not Participate)
Mike Edwards (S): Out – Hamstring (Did Not Participate)
Markees Watts (OLB): Out – Knee (Full Participation)
Antoine Winfield Jr. (S): Out – Knee (Did Not Participate)
Bucky Irving (RB): Questionable – Back/Hip (Limited Participation)
Sterling Shepard (WR): Questionable – Foot (Limited Participation)
Josh Hayes (DB): Questionable – Hamstring (Full Participation)
Mike Evans (WR): Limited Participation – Hamstring

Key Absences:

The Buccaneers’ secondary takes a major hit with Antoine Winfield Jr. and Mike Edwards ruled out. K.J. Britt’s absence weakens their linebacker depth, while question marks over Bucky Irving and Sterling Shepard add to their offensive struggles.

Final injury report for Bucs-Chargers…as mentioned earlier, Bucky Irving is questionable. pic.twitter.com/Hx1Isnohpm
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) December 13, 2024

Injury designations explained

NFL injury reports classify players as out, questionable, or doubtful for games. Practice participation levels—DNP (Did Not Participate), LP (Limited Participation), or FP (Full Participation)—provide additional clarity on player availability.

Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Joey Bosa	OLB	Hip	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Derius Davis	WR	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Will Dissly	TE	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Justin Herbert	QB	Ankle/Thigh	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Tony Jefferson	S	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Khalil Mack	OLB	NIR – Rest	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Ladd McConkey	WR	Knee/Shoulder	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Denzel Perryman	LB	Groin	LP	LP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Trey Pipkins	T	NIR – Personal	(-)	DNP	FP	(-)
Jalen Reagor	WR	Finger	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Update

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Ben Bredeson	G	Shoulder	DNP	LP	DNP	(-)
K.J. Britt	LB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Mike Edwards	SAF	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Mike Evans	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	LP	(-)
Greg Gaines	DT	Knee	LP	FP	FP	(-)
William Gholston	DT	Knee	FP	FP	DNP	(-)
Logan Hall	DE	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Josh Hayes	DB	Hamstring	DNP	LP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Bucky Irving	RB	Back/Hip	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Rakim Jarrett	WR	Finge	FP	FP	FP	(-)
Christian Izien	DB	Groin	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Ko Kieft	TE	Ankle	LP	FP	FP	(-)
J.J. Russell	ILB	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Sterling Shepard	WR	Foot	DNP	DNP	LP	QUESTIONABLE
Tykee Smith	DB	Knee	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka	LB	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Markees Watts	LB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	OUT
Antoine Winfield Jr.	SAF	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Tristan Wirfs	OT	Foot/Knee	DNP	DNP	LP	(-)
Kameron Johnson	WR	Ankle	(-)	LP	FP	OUT
Lavonte David	OLB	Res	(-)	(-)	LP	(-)

Where and when to watch Chargers vs. Buccaneers

Game Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Broadcast Details:

TV Channel: FOX
Live Stream: Watch the game live on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply).

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