The Los Angeles Chargers have suffered a major setback in their bid for a playoff spot after wide receiver Mike Williams suffered a torn left ACL in Sunday’s victory over the Carolina Panthers, according to an Associated Press source.
The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter when Williams went up for a pass and landed awkwardly on his left knee. He was taken off the field on a cart and did not return to the game.
The Chargers have not yet confirmed the extent of the injury, but an AP source said that Williams had suffered a torn ACL. If confirmed, this would mean that Williams would be out for the remainder of the season.
Williams has been a key contributor to the Chargers’ offense this season, leading the team in receiving yards with 818 and touchdown receptions with 10. His absence will be a major blow to the team’s playoff chances as they are currently tied for the final wild card spot in the AFC.
The Chargers have a bye week this week, which will give them some extra time to adjust to life without Williams. However, it will be difficult to replace his production as he was one of the team’s most reliable targets.
The Chargers will now have to rely on other players such as Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams, and Travis Benjamin to step up and fill the void left by Williams. It will be interesting to see how they respond to this challenge and if they can keep their playoff hopes alive without their star wide receiver.
