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Chris Chambers Injury Thread (1 Viewer)
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B Maverick
Footballguy
this is the progression of reports i have seen, newest at the top.
Chambers' injury only an ankle sprain? (Rotoworld) The San Diego Union-Tribune calls Chris Chambers' injury an "ankle sprain." Analysis: A high ankle sprain could sideline Chambers indefinitely, but the injury isn't known to be that severe. Hopefully coach Norv Turner will shed some light on this situation in his Monday presser. Craig Davis is Chambers' backup. 1 hour
2. Chambers has X-rays planned on left leg (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers' injury during Sunday's game was to his lower left leg. Analysis: X-rays were planned, but coach Norv Turner had no update after the game and Chambers wasn't in the locker room. 5 hours
3. Chambers injured Week 5 (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Chris Chambers (leg) suffered a lower leg injury during the team's Week 5 game. He was taken to get X-rays on his leg. The severity of the injury is not known. Analysis: Watch for more in the next day or so on this, ... (More) 6 hours
4. Chargers | Chambers injured Week 5 (KFFL) The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Chris Chambers (leg) suffered a lower leg injury during the team's Week 5 game. He was taken to get X-rays on his leg. The severity of the injury is not known. 9 hours
5. Chris Chambers carted off with leg injur... (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers was carted off the field with a leg injury at the end of the third quarter Sunday. Analysis: Chambers was stopped at the Dolphins 1-yard line when a defender rolled up his leg. No word yet on severity, but ... (More) 10 hours
6. Chambers injures leg (FFChamps) San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers was carted off the field in Week 5 in the third quarter with a leg injury. Analysis: It could be a knee injury, as a defender rolled up on him. This really hurts the Bolts' offense, making LT and Gates more... (More) 11 hours
Chambers' injury only an ankle sprain? (Rotoworld) The San Diego Union-Tribune calls Chris Chambers' injury an "ankle sprain." Analysis: A high ankle sprain could sideline Chambers indefinitely, but the injury isn't known to be that severe. Hopefully coach Norv Turner will shed some light on this situation in his Monday presser. Craig Davis is Chambers' backup. 1 hour
2. Chambers has X-rays planned on left leg (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers' injury during Sunday's game was to his lower left leg. Analysis: X-rays were planned, but coach Norv Turner had no update after the game and Chambers wasn't in the locker room. 5 hours
3. Chambers injured Week 5 (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Chris Chambers (leg) suffered a lower leg injury during the team's Week 5 game. He was taken to get X-rays on his leg. The severity of the injury is not known. Analysis: Watch for more in the next day or so on this, ... (More) 6 hours
4. Chargers | Chambers injured Week 5 (KFFL) The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers WR Chris Chambers (leg) suffered a lower leg injury during the team's Week 5 game. He was taken to get X-rays on his leg. The severity of the injury is not known. 9 hours
5. Chris Chambers carted off with leg injur... (Rotoworld) Chris Chambers was carted off the field with a leg injury at the end of the third quarter Sunday. Analysis: Chambers was stopped at the Dolphins 1-yard line when a defender rolled up his leg. No word yet on severity, but ... (More) 10 hours
6. Chambers injures leg (FFChamps) San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers was carted off the field in Week 5 in the third quarter with a leg injury. Analysis: It could be a knee injury, as a defender rolled up on him. This really hurts the Bolts' offense, making LT and Gates more... (More) 11 hours
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Chambers, LT, & Gates all banged up.... ouch
Gatorman
Supreme Elite Maximum Tier
My WRs this year: Colston, Boldin, Chambers...
FYI: I traded for Hines Ward and Drafted Bobby Engram, so they may be next.
Sucks to lose chambers as I was trying to unload him and his streaky butt. His injury happened as Miami kept him from the end zone and another 6 points.
FYI: I traded for Hines Ward and Drafted Bobby Engram, so they may be next.
Sucks to lose chambers as I was trying to unload him and his streaky butt. His injury happened as Miami kept him from the end zone and another 6 points.
southeastjerome
Footballguy
Vincent Jackson timeKellysHeroes said:
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
It wasn't the final play of the game -- it was the final play of the 3rd quarter.
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
If only he had done anything the previous 5 weeks....
Thats my quarterback. It's not fair! That's my quarterback...thanks for keeping me up to date on your team, I was on the edge of my seat to see how you would deal with thatGatorman said:
southeastjerome
Footballguy
That's my point. I think that most would agree that fantasy success is bred from a combination of talent and opportunity. Regardless of what you think of his talent, with Chambers out and Gates/Tomlinson hobbled, Jackson figures to see an increase in targets.
TommyGilmore
Footballguy
Yes. But.......one has to wonder how much TALENT Jackson really has, considering that he hasn't done a whole lot with the ample OPPORTUNITIES that he's already been given. Meanwhile, Davis hasn't had the opportunities to show what he's got.This situation reminds me of the David Patten/Lance Moore scenario -- Patten was supposed to step up, but Moore came out of nowhere and made the most of his opportunities.
southeastjerome
Footballguy
I didn't say anything about his talent either way. I think the jury is still out on that. He could bask in the opportunity like Moore or he could be held back by his talent. What's changed is now he actually has the opportunity. Certainly he's no sure thing, but for a waiver wire guy, I think he deserves a look for those in need (Colston/Chambers owners and bye-week sufferers).
puckalicious
Footballguy
So leading his team in targets, receptions, and yardage doesn't mean anything? He's already on track to outperform his previous 3 seasons and his 2008 ADP. He hasn't gotten as many TD's so far, but if Chambers is out very long that will change quickly.
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Player TM Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Targ T/TmG T/G REC YD Y/R TD Rec% Vincent Jackson SD 4 8 5 8 5 30 6.0 6.0 17 302 17.8 1 56.7 Antonio Gates SD 6 6 4 7 4 27 5.4 5.4 16 217 13.6 3 59.3 Chris Chambers SD 6 9 2 3 4 24 4.8 4.8 11 226 20.6 5 45.8 LaDainian Tomlinson SD 4 2 4 3 9 22 4.4 4.4 15 80 5.3 0 68.2 Mike Tolbert SD 3 3 4 1 0 11 2.2 2.2 10 134 13.4 1 90.9 Darren Sproles SD 0 2 2 2 2 8 1.6 1.6 6 139 23.2 1 75.0 Craig Davis SD dnp 0 3 1 3 7 1.4 1.8 4 59 14.8 0 57.1 Brandon Manumaleuna SD 3 0 1 0 1 5 1.0 1.0 4 20 5.0 0 80.0 Legedu Naanee SD 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.4 0.4 1 6 6.0 0 50.0 Malcom Floyd SD 0 0 0 0 dnp 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Jacob Hester SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Kassim Osgood SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0
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Gatorman
Supreme Elite Maximum Tier
I was giving people the alarm about Ward and Engram there, FYI.In any case, 5 digiter's should be seen and not heard.thanks for keeping me up to date on your team, I was on the edge of my seat to see how you would deal with thatGatorman said:
puckalicious
Footballguy
Sense of entitlement much? How can anyone take you seriously with a comment like this?JuSt Cuz - not exactly a thread hijack, it's not like its completely unrelated data. But back on topic, anything new on Chambers' injury?I was giving people the alarm about Ward and Engram there, FYI.In any case, 5 digiter's should be seen and not heard.thanks for keeping me up to date on your team, I was on the edge of my seat to see how you would deal with thatGatorman said:
Scooby1974
Footballguy
As a Buster Davis owner, I'm concerned about Chamber's ankle too! Any updates?
JuSt CuZ
Footballguy
I assume that as well, but I'm looking to move him, I'm hoping for a time frame soon from someone in Chargerland!!!I'd plan on him missing at least one week for sure.As a VJax owner I wont be bummed if he misses significant time though.......
harryhood
Footballguy
10/14 11:26 am: Chris Chambers was inactive last weekend due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to return to the gridiron in Week 7 at Buffalo, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
This was from my FFOC news feed. Gunz or any SD homers, is the Tribune a creditable source?
This was from my FFOC news feed. Gunz or any SD homers, is the Tribune a creditable source?
cubbie5150
Footballguy
Well VJax, it was nice using you in week 6 anyways!! I agree w/ the sentiment that VJax is "better" than Chambers, but now there will be another main target for Rivers..
bonesman
Footballguy
Jackson has been Rivers' main target this season... even when Chambers was in there. They hadn't connected for the big play like they did this last week... but he was being targeted.
harryhood
Footballguy
I think thats because Chambers was getting sent downfield and Jackson was going underneath, no?With VJax taking over for CC last week, did he also take over his routes? With CC back will Jax go back to the 10-20 yard routes?
Gr00vus
Footballguy
Yes they're credible.
cubbie5150
Footballguy
Sorry, I was lazy & didn't really flesh out my reasoning. I wasn't trying to imply that VJax wasn't already a "main" target of Rivers. I just meant that w/ CC coming back, VJax's targets will in all likelihood go down--VJax got 12 targets in week 6 w/ CC out; I'm doubting he'll get 12 when CC is healthy.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
Sure, but are they creditable?
rock753
Footballguy
Ditka is God
Footballguy
Sounds like the dreaded "game time decision" .....
From something called The North County Times:
Last modified Friday, October 17, 2008 12:22 AM PDT
CHARGERS: Floyd answers opportunity's knock
By JAY PARIS - Staff Writer
SAN DIEGO ---- Chargers receiver Chris Chambers frowned when asked about his tender ankle, which kept him out of Thursday's practice.
Then Chambers grinned when asked about his replacement: Malcom Floyd.
"I'm ecstatic, very happy for him because he deserves it," Chambers aid. "He works just as hard as anybody on this team and he has a great ability that everybody could see."
Floyd's coming-out party was Sunday night in the Chargers' 30-10 win over the New England Patriots. With Chambers missing yet another practice, Floyd could be asked for an encore Sunday in Buffalo.
"I definitely don't want to rush back; I have to be patient," said Chambers, who leads the Chargers with five touchdown catches. "But I definitely don't want to miss any more games, so we'll see. It will probably be a game-time deal."
If it's no deal, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Floyd will get his second straight start. This, after not catching a pass in the first four games and being inactive the Sunday before his breakout against the Patriots.
"Oh yeah, it's been a roller coaster,'' said Floyd, a third-year pro. "But I have to just stay mentally tough, be ready at all times and be focused.''
Floyd had laser focus on Sunday in catching three passes for 75 yards, including a 49-yard TD.
"He's got great hands ---- a lot of times a great hand, as he can catch them one-handed, two-handed, whatever you want,'' coach Norv Turner said. "He has as good as hands as anyone on the team."
Hands down, Chambers aches to return. But his anxiety is tempered by the knowledge that Floyd is taking full advantage of his shot.
"I told him this is his time,'' Chambers said. "One guy is down, the other man gets his opportunity to step up ---- that is how a whole lot of us got our chances. It just happens that way; it's the nature of the game.
"And I'm looking forward to seeing him get more comfortable this game and doing some of the same things he was doing last week by building on it.''
Floyd's previous claim to fame is likely to win a bar bet or two: Did you know he caught the first touchdown pass of Philip Rivers' NFL career? That was late in the 2004 season, when Floyd was being evaluated. He spent most of 2005 on the practice squad, then missed the last five weeks of '06 with an ankle injury. He was inactive most of last season.
"The organization has been great to me,'' said Floyd, who signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. "I just went out there and played hard at every point I could, every play, and it benefited me. And now I'm in there knowing I'm able to contribute in a big way.
"But it isn't over ---- we still got a long season.''
A lengthy trip to Buffalo and London (to face the Saints) awaits the next two weeks. But the Chargers will board their plane Friday packing another offensive weapon in Floyd.
Chargers notes
In addition to WR Chris Chambers (ankle), OLB Jyles Tucker (hamstring) and WR Buster Davis (groin) didn't practice on Thursday. Tucker has missed the last two games and would be replaced by Marques Harris. ... FB Mike Tolbert (ankle) and RB Darren Sproles (ankle) were limited in their work. ... Coach Norv Turner said LB Anthony Waters will continue to see time at the outside spot, instead of inside where he played in college. "We're doing everything we can to get a very good athlete on the field," Turner said.
From something called The North County Times:
Last modified Friday, October 17, 2008 12:22 AM PDT
CHARGERS: Floyd answers opportunity's knock
By JAY PARIS - Staff Writer
SAN DIEGO ---- Chargers receiver Chris Chambers frowned when asked about his tender ankle, which kept him out of Thursday's practice.
Then Chambers grinned when asked about his replacement: Malcom Floyd.
"I'm ecstatic, very happy for him because he deserves it," Chambers aid. "He works just as hard as anybody on this team and he has a great ability that everybody could see."
Floyd's coming-out party was Sunday night in the Chargers' 30-10 win over the New England Patriots. With Chambers missing yet another practice, Floyd could be asked for an encore Sunday in Buffalo.
"I definitely don't want to rush back; I have to be patient," said Chambers, who leads the Chargers with five touchdown catches. "But I definitely don't want to miss any more games, so we'll see. It will probably be a game-time deal."
If it's no deal, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Floyd will get his second straight start. This, after not catching a pass in the first four games and being inactive the Sunday before his breakout against the Patriots.
"Oh yeah, it's been a roller coaster,'' said Floyd, a third-year pro. "But I have to just stay mentally tough, be ready at all times and be focused.''
Floyd had laser focus on Sunday in catching three passes for 75 yards, including a 49-yard TD.
"He's got great hands ---- a lot of times a great hand, as he can catch them one-handed, two-handed, whatever you want,'' coach Norv Turner said. "He has as good as hands as anyone on the team."
Hands down, Chambers aches to return. But his anxiety is tempered by the knowledge that Floyd is taking full advantage of his shot.
"I told him this is his time,'' Chambers said. "One guy is down, the other man gets his opportunity to step up ---- that is how a whole lot of us got our chances. It just happens that way; it's the nature of the game.
"And I'm looking forward to seeing him get more comfortable this game and doing some of the same things he was doing last week by building on it.''
Floyd's previous claim to fame is likely to win a bar bet or two: Did you know he caught the first touchdown pass of Philip Rivers' NFL career? That was late in the 2004 season, when Floyd was being evaluated. He spent most of 2005 on the practice squad, then missed the last five weeks of '06 with an ankle injury. He was inactive most of last season.
"The organization has been great to me,'' said Floyd, who signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. "I just went out there and played hard at every point I could, every play, and it benefited me. And now I'm in there knowing I'm able to contribute in a big way.
"But it isn't over ---- we still got a long season.''
A lengthy trip to Buffalo and London (to face the Saints) awaits the next two weeks. But the Chargers will board their plane Friday packing another offensive weapon in Floyd.
Chargers notes
In addition to WR Chris Chambers (ankle), OLB Jyles Tucker (hamstring) and WR Buster Davis (groin) didn't practice on Thursday. Tucker has missed the last two games and would be replaced by Marques Harris. ... FB Mike Tolbert (ankle) and RB Darren Sproles (ankle) were limited in their work. ... Coach Norv Turner said LB Anthony Waters will continue to see time at the outside spot, instead of inside where he played in college. "We're doing everything we can to get a very good athlete on the field," Turner said.
What's so funny about asking whether or not McGee is playing for the Bills? IIRC he is their #1 CB and if Chambers is out, he would likely be covering VJax. If McGee and Chambers are both out, VJax could be in for a big day. Since I'm trying to decide whether or not to start VJax, seems like it could be good to know whether McGee is playing or not
dwashington
Footballguy
Did Chambers make the trip across the pond?
JuSt CuZ
Footballguy
The Hank
Footballguy
this is what i could find.per cbs sportsline:The Chargers have already ruled out WR Chris Chambers for Week 7 at Buffalo. He'll travel with the team to London and likely be a question mark for Week 8 vs. the Saints. Malcom Floyd will start in Chambers' place. (Updated 10/19/2008). Fantasy Analysis Chambers should remain benched in all Fantasy formats, while Floyd is no better than a low-end desperation option at WR.
harryhood
Footballguy
cant see CBS winning to many company leagues with that analysisthis is what i could find.per cbs sportsline:
The Chargers have already ruled out WR Chris Chambers for Week 7 at Buffalo. He'll travel with the team to London and likely be a question mark for Week 8 vs. the Saints. Malcom Floyd will start in Chambers' place.
(Updated 10/19/2008).
Fantasy Analysis
Chambers should remain benched in all Fantasy formats, while Floyd is no better than a low-end desperation option at WR.
The Hank
Footballguy
Yes, I definitely agree -- trying to find other sources right now on him but we probably wont get any until the end of the week.cant see CBS winning to many company leagues with that analysisthis is what i could find.per cbs sportsline:
The Chargers have already ruled out WR Chris Chambers for Week 7 at Buffalo. He'll travel with the team to London and likely be a question mark for Week 8 vs. the Saints. Malcom Floyd will start in Chambers' place.
(Updated 10/19/2008).
Fantasy Analysis
Chambers should remain benched in all Fantasy formats, while Floyd is no better than a low-end desperation option at WR.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
I'm sure this situation will not clear itself until probably Friday evening.
It feels an awful lot to me like it's leading toward a sit until after the bye. Floyd has been doing a good job so why not make sure the ankle is 100% and Chambers will be fresh for the 2nd half.
It feels an awful lot to me like it's leading toward a sit until after the bye. Floyd has been doing a good job so why not make sure the ankle is 100% and Chambers will be fresh for the 2nd half.
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Extremely fresh since the pansy can't play on a sprained ankle :cry:The Hank
Footballguy
I'm sure this situation will not clear itself until probably Friday evening.
It feels an awful lot to me like it's leading toward a sit until after the bye. Floyd has been doing a good job so why not make sure the ankle is 100% and Chambers will be fresh for the 2nd half.
Extremely fresh since the pansy can't play on a sprained ankle
As a Chambers owner, I hope this is the route the go for, I'll plug away A.Bryant and others until Chambers is ready to come back healthy and 100% Week 10, rather than come back too early and suffer a setback and a possible season ending injury.
