# Chargers list Ladd McConkey questionable, Elijah Molden out for Week 2 vs Raiders
*The Los Angeles Chargers announced their Week 2 injury status ahead of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium, listing WR Ladd McConkey as questionable and DB Elijah Molden out.*

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The Chargers released their Week 2 injury report on Sunday, confirming that wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) is listed as questionable and safety Elijah Molden (hamstring) is ruled out for the matchup against the Raiders at SoFi Stadium. The bulletin also notes cornerback Deane Leonard (abdomen) as questionable, while several other players are cleared to play.

The Raiders posted a parallel report, marking tight end Brock Bowers as doubtful with a knee issue and cornerback Darien Porter as out with a foot injury. Both teams will take the field at 1:05 p.m. PT on Sunday, with CBS broadcasting the AFC West clash.

## CHARGERS' INJURY REPORT · Chargers injury details and depth concerns

According to the [Chargers.com](https://www.chargers.com/news/raiders-injury-report-ladd-mcconkey-fantasy) release, McConkey was limited on Friday and is now listed as questionable for Sunday. The rib injury kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and he did not participate in the full-team walkthrough on Friday.

Elijah Molden has been ruled out after missing practice all week with a hamstring strain. The report also shows that Trey Pipkins III (knee) is out, and Deane Leonard is questionable after an abdomen issue limited his participation throughout the week.

Other defensive pieces such as Khalil Mack, Akheem Mesidor, Derius Davis, Teair Tart, Dalvin Tomlinson and Bud Dupree are listed as good to go, giving the Bolts a relatively healthy front seven despite the secondary setbacks.

## At a Glance

- **Chargers WR Ladd McConkey:** Questionable – rib injury
- **Chargers DB Elijah Molden:** Out – hamstring injury
- **Chargers DB Deane Leonard:** Questionable – abdomen injury
- **Raiders TE Brock Bowers:** Doubtful – knee injury
- **Raiders CB Darien Porter:** Out – foot injury

## RAIDERS' INJURY REPORT · Raiders injury outlook and matchup implications

The [Raiders.com](https://www.raiders.com/news/las-vegas-raiders-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-week-2-injury-report-2026-season) report shows that tight end Brock Bowers is doubtful with a knee injury, limiting his ability to contribute in the passing game. Cornerback Darien Porter is ruled out with a foot injury, removing a veteran presence from the secondary.

Los Angeles also contends with the loss of Deane Leonard, a veteran cornerback, as noted by [CurationsLA](https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-18-chargers-host-raiders-in-week-2-afc-west). The absence forces the Chargers to promote a backup, likely Nikko Reed or Kaiir Elam, into a larger role, while the Raiders will rely on their depth at cornerback to compensate for Porter’s exit.

Both teams enter the game with new coordinators on staff. The Chargers’ defense, now under Chris O’Leary, must adjust to the missing Leonard and the questionable edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, while the Raiders will test O’Leary’s scheme with their balanced offensive attack led by veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

## Curator's Note

Los Angeles fans will feel the ripple of these injuries on both sides of the ball. A questionable McConkey limits a key red-zone target for Herbert, while Leonard’s absence thins the secondary at a time when the Raiders’ passing attack is expected to be aggressive. Monitoring how head coach Jim Harbaugh reshapes the defense will be crucial for the Bolts’ early-season trajectory.

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Curated by VIBES News Desk · Published 2026-09-19
Source: https://www.curationsla.com/vibes/2026-09-18-chargers-list-ladd-mcconkey-questionable-elijah-molden-out

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