The Chargers have ruled out running back Gus Edwards (ankle) and listed running back J.K. Dobbins (MCL sprain) as questionable for Saturday's playoff-clinching game against the Patriots.

The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, star running back J.K. Dobbins is questionable. More news: Eagles' Jalen Hurts Could be Ruled Out Following ...

The Chargers could get their leading rusher back Saturday against New England as running back J.K. Dobbins was ... He would give the Chargers a much-needed boost just as fellow running back Gus Edwards (ankle) was ruled out for the game.

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 .

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

It’s a nice favorite role for the Los Angeles Chargers as they try to navigate their way into the playoffs. And they got a J.K. Dobbins injury update as Gus Edwards was ruled out for the game against the New England Patriots.

A reaggravated injury for running back Gus Edwards will cost him the game. J.K. Dobbins is back from his injury, albeit for an unknown pitch count. Star linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the contest due to a reaggravated injury of his own.

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

For the 14 teams making the NFL playoffs, we can’t wait to see what their defenses will do in the Wildcard round.

With their top two running backs hurting, the Chargers might lean on former Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott in the NFL Playoffs.

Running back Ezekiel Elliott joined the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers after wide receiver Laviska Shenault was released on Tuesday. Elliott, 29, was released by the Dallas Cowboys

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to sign veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad ahead of their playoff game against the Houston Texans.