Jim Harbaugh is probably very happy after winning another game. Week 2 was a great one for the Los Angeles Chargers, but it also left fans scared after seeing Khalil Mackās arm injury, which the head coach said they would wait for the MRI results on.
Harbaugh didnāt have much to say after the Chargersā victory over the Raiders. He referred to the MRI that will take place on Tuesday, September 16, and from there on out they will āsee where it takes us,ā but he didnāt say who could replace the defensive player if he canāt return for the other games.
In the video of Mackās injury, you can clearly see that his elbow is severely compromised. David J. Chao of ProFootballDoc commented on this, predicting a āleft elbow subluxation/dislocation. Hard to return today but can in coming weeks with brace. No surgery despite torn elbow ligaments. To xray to rule out radial head fracture.ā
Will the Chargersā Defense Suffer Without Mack?
So far this season, the Chargersā defense is in the top 20 after only two weeks. With only 30 points allowed in two games, it has an average of 15 points per game. Without Mack, things could get slightly complicated for the team, especially since he was healthy for almost the entire season last year.
In 2024, the Chargers were the number one defense in the NFL according to Pro Football Reference. At least during the regular season, they allowed 17.7 points per game, and Mack appeared in 16 games, meaning he only missed one game all year.
The Next Three Games
At least for the next three weeks, the games will not be so complicated for the Chargersā defense, with or without Mack. They will have to face the Broncos, Giants, and Commanders. Two of those games are at home, so they will have a certain advantage and time to make adjustments without Mack on defense.
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