Chargers stay afloat at 4-2 amid a wave of injuries, eyeing big returns like Khalil Mack and Joe Alt to steady the lineup. The offense benefits from a tighter protection plan that lets Justin Herbert extend plays, while Jesse Mentor’s defense has steadied overall though run defense remains a concern. Kamani Vidal’s breakout adds reserve depth and sparking trade talk could shape the deadline as Amari Hampton’s status looms. Quinton Johnston’s possible return injects fresh speed, with a brutal next slate against the league’s top offenses.

With the season’s trade deadline approaching, the front office is sizing up RB help and offensive-line upgrades, even as cap space hints at aggressive moves. The show stresses staying disciplined on injury timelines, monitoring practice reports for Alt and Mack, and weighing how the next two weeks against the Colts and Vikings will test a team still trying to punch above its weight.