David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 21, 2024
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The NFL's Week 7 Monday Night Football matchup features a high-stakes battle between AFC West rivals the Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent struggles, each coming off a 1-2 record over their last three games. With playoff hopes still in sight, a win here is crucial to gain momentum heading into the season's second half.
For the Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert and running back J.K. Dobbins will be key in exploiting Arizona's defensive vulnerabilities, while the Cardinals, led by Kyler Murray, need to find consistency in their offense.
Chargers offense carries no major offensive issues going into Week 7, both tackles are healthy and starting after missing time.
On defense there are health issues in the secondary with number 1 CB Asante Samuel Jr. on IR due to a shoulder injury, nickel CB Ja'Sir Taylor has missed time due to a fibula injury and was recently an LP, depth concerns at CB for Chargers this week. LB Joey Bosa is doubtful to play due to a hip/back injury after a DNP Saturday.
Top wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. will return from the concussion protocol without missing a game.
Both starters on the right side of the line (RG Will Hernandez and RT Jonah Williams are on IR).
Top CB Sean Murphy-Bunting left last week due to a neck injury and may miss Week 7.
The Cardinals have depth issues on the Defensive Line and at Linebacker as shown in the field view as part of SIC Data.
Free SIC Picks: J.K Dobbins Over 17.5 Carries
Based on the significant health issues to the Cardinals run defense and the Chargers missing Gus Edwards we think Dobbins will be the focus of their offense.
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Written by David Chao, MD
