"Tests confirmed a right ankle sprain for Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Joe Alt, who is "doubtful" in Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders, coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday. Harbaugh said he didn't know if Alt would land on injured reserve. "I don't want to speculate on the degree, but likely not to play this week, and we'll take it day by day," Harbaugh said."
"Without Alt, the Chargers' offensive line's play was putrid. Quarterback Justin Herbert was hit 13 times and sacked twice, according to TruMedia. Alt's replacement, Austin Deculus, struggled mightily. According to Next Gen Stats, he allowed six pressures in his 37 pass-blocking snaps, the most of any Chargers offensive lineman. The next closest were guards Zion Johnson and Jamaree Salyer, who allowed four each."
"The Chargers already went into Sunday's game against the Giants missing two projected starters on the offensive line. L.A. lost Pro Bowl left tackle Rashawn Slater for the season in training camp after he ruptured his patellar tendon. When Slater went down, the Chargers moved Alt from right to left tackle and put backup Trey Pipkins at right tackle. Guard Mekhi Becton also missed Sunday's game with a concussion."
Joe Alt has a right ankle sprain and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. His injured reserve status remains undecided and will be evaluated day by day. Alt left in the first quarter after Kayvon Thibodeaux fell into his right leg. Without Alt the offensive line struggled, resulting in Justin Herbert being hit 13 times and sacked twice; replacement Austin Deculus allowed six pressures in 37 pass-blocking snaps. The Chargers entered the game already missing Rashawn Slater for the season and guard Mekhi Becton with a concussion. Herbert has been one of the NFL's most-pressured quarterbacks this season.
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