Injured Molden prompted Tony Jefferson’s elevated role, underscoring the depth in LA’s secondary and the impact of injuries on on-field leadership and rotation.

Inactives include Molden (hamstring) in Week 2, narrowing the Chargers’ corner depth and forcing quicker rotations. Fantasy impact centers on how the depth chart adapts and which receivers benefit from potential increased targets or alternate routes.

Elijah Molden is noted for a practice injury report affecting Chargers’ depth; his status could influence secondary options if limited.

Elijah Molden provides JC coverage versatility and could help contain vertical threats from KC, assisting in muffling Mahomes’ options on the perimeter and assisting in run support in the interior as the Chiefs push the offense with misdirection.

Elijah Molden adds versatility and playmaking in the backend, pairing with Derwin James to fortify a back end that aims to be among the league's better units in 2025.