Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman finally made his return in Week 16, only to suffer an injury and put his status for Week 17 against the New England Patriots in doubt.

Cornerback Marcus Jones has been ruled out for a second straight week with a hip injury, while 10 other players are listed as questionable. The Patriots will miss Jones both in the defensive backfield and in the return game.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards was ruled out for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of a Week 17 encounter with the New England Patriots . Those Chargers need all the help they can get ahead of a game critical to their playoff hopes. This is especially the case as J.K. Dobbins continues to work his way back from injured reserve .

The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots.

An effective ground game could be crucial against the Patriots, with the forecast calling for a 75% chance of rain Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins could make his return from injured reserve in time for his team’s Week 17 game against the New England Patriots. The Chargers enter that game with big playoff implications at stake and the running game has been an erratic part of the attack while Dobbins missed time.