Gates not expected to be open for Chargers

By Chris Cluff  |   Thursday, January 10, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

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Antonio Gates, San Diego's Pro Bowl tight end, reportedly will not play against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend because of a dislocated toe suffered against Tennessee last weekend. Brandon Manumaleuna will replace him. Also, fullback Lorenzo Neal practiced for the first time since breaking his left leg on Dec. 9 -- also against the Titans. Neal remains a long shot to play.

Commentary: Losing Gates is a terrible blow to the Chargers' chances of beating the Colts. Gates is the No. 1 option in the Chargers' passing game; without him, the Chargers will have a tough time throwing the ball.

Fantasy Football Impact: This injury should not hurt Gates in 2008, but it certainly hurts anyone who had him in a fantasy playoff format.

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Chris Cluff spent 10 years as an editor and sportswriter for The Seattle Times. He was a key figure in the newspaper's coverage of the Seahawks, particularly during their Super Bowl run in 2005. He also has written two books on the Seahawks: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Heart-Pounding,...
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