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 .

New England Patriots former starting guard Cole Strange was activated last week but didn’t get any snaps in the Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. That could change in Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots on December 28, 2024.

The New England Patriots spent Christmas Day away from the practice fields. But had head coach Jerod Mayo’s roster been on hand, center Ben Brown, cornerback Marcus Jones and safety Kyle Dugger would have remained non-participants as the Los Angeles Chargers near Foxborough.