San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Gates is dealing with a low-grade MCL sprain. He wasn't able to practice all week and was a true game-time decision heading into Sunday's
Antonio Gates is keeping himself in the dark. He is unsure the exact nature of his knee injury. And he likes it that way. The Chargers tight end said Monday that he's foregone MRI testing on his left MCL sprain, which he suffered two Sundays ago in
The Chargers may be without their start tight end once again on Sunday, but this time it would be due to injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
The inactives are out for the Raiders and Chargers and the Raiders catch a bit of a break as they won't be facing All Pro tight end Antonio Gates. He was questionable for the game with a reported
Ladarius Green should have some value whether Gates plays or not. However, his value drastically increases if Gates is inactive. Either way, it's hard to imagine Gates will be 100 percent with an MCL sprain. So, he will likely be limited at the very least.