#LACvsNE game status

QUESTIONABLE — J.K. Dobbins, Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, Elijah Molden

OUT — Gus Edwards, Trey Pipkins III, Denzel Perryman

Related Players: Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins

Vidal has seen minimal playing time in his rookie season, but the Chargers might not have a choice but to give him the rock in Week 17. If Dobbins misses, consider Vidal an RB3.

Chargers standout RB JK Dobbins suffered a knee sprain in Monday’s game that will cause him to miss some time, sources say.

He’s out this week against the Falcons and up in the air after that. Gus Edwards is his backup.

Related Players: Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins

Vidal was a healthy scratch in Week 12, so signs are pointing up for Edwards' usage this coming week. He should be considered a high-end RB3 while Vidal can't be trusted after spending Monday Night on the sidelines.

What has changed: Tyjae Spears has served notice: He is the most talented running back acquired by the Titans since they drafted Derrick Henry in the second round in 2016. He’s going to matter this season.

I thought Jonathan Ward would make this team as the No. 2 third-down back, with Julius Chestnut essentially backing up Henry. But Ward hurt his knee in the preseason opener and, though Hassan Haskins is also nicked up now, he and Chestnut do enough on special teams to both make the team.

The story went on to say: Chestnut was the star Saturday with 98 yards rushing and a touchdown rushing and receiving. His TD catch was excellent, and everyone should listen to Vrabel when he says Chestnut, “embodies what we believe in.” It seems like a crowded backfield behind Henry, but it sounds like Spears could have a role in the offense with, perhaps, Chestnut an injury away from a significant role.

Titans running back Hassan Haskins has been charged with aggravated assault by strangulation. It looks as though it is a domestic violence exchange, as both he and his girlfriend were arrested and jailed.

For now, there are no fantasy takeaways. Other RB options currently on the Titans depth chart include '22 UDFA Julius Chestnut and '23 third-round rookie Tyjae Spears.

Titans GM Ran Carthon told reporters that he has not received calls about trading star RB Derrick Henry.

Related Players: Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut

Even with the team looking at a tough season ahead, they will likely need to address their running back room with or without Derrick Henry. Henry could be high on the list of big moves later this week during the NFL Draft.

Titans star RB Derrick Henry (hip) isn’t expected to play tonight. He is officially listed as doubtful and is not set to play as a precautionary step, joining many of the other Tennessee starters. He is fully expected to play in Week 18.

Related Players: Hassan Haskins

As was predicted throughout the week, the Titans are taking a precautionary route in a game that truly doesn't matter for their playoff-seeding implications. Hassan Haskins will take 11 career carries into this game, so we'll see if they ride him as they would if Henry were out there. Haskins is an acceptable Flex play for Championship matchups.

Titans RB Derrick Henry is DOUBTFUL to play Thursday against the Cowboys.

Related players: Hassan Haskins, Julius Chestnut, Trenton Cannon

It's actually a pretty meaningless game for both teams, so resting Henry does make some sense - unless you own him and you're in your fantasy league finals, of course. For the Titans, a loss on Thursday night still sets up a divisional showdown in Week 18 against the Jags. So it would appear Tennessee is possibly saving Henry for that game. Haskins should be in store for a big workload if Henry is out on Thursday night, so those in need of a replacement should probably act now.

It would seem that rookie Hassan Haskins didn't do enough through camp to supplant the veteran behind Derrick Henry.

Rexrode says that Dontrell Hilliard has looked tremendous on these downs, adding "He is clearly the second-best running back on the roster, a guy I believe would get the bulk of the work if Derrick Henry were to miss any time. Hilliard, over rookie Hassan Haskins, should be the handcuff choice for fantasy owners at this point."