Rich Hribar· Oct 14, 2026
Previewing the Week 6 Chargers-Chiefs matchup, Hribar expects three Chargers defenders — Derwin James, Donte Jackson and Bud Dupree — to be sidelined for the game.
“Derwin James, Donte Jackson, and Bud Dupree are all still expected to miss Week 6.”
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- Availability CallsBud DupreeLos Angeles ChargersOct 14, 2026
“Derwin James, Donte Jackson, and Bud Dupree are all still expected to miss Week 6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Derwin James, Donte Jackson, and Bud Dupree are all still expected to miss Week 6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“Derwin James, Donte Jackson, and Bud Dupree are all still expected to miss Week 6.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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