Patriots-Chargers inactives: Austin Ekeler, Jonnu Smith active Sunday

INGLEWOOD, Calf. — The Patriots are charged up for their biggest game of the season.

After listing 14 players as questionable on their final injury report, the Pats only ruled one out Sunday. Rookie cornerback Shaun Wade is inactive against the Chargers, while linebacker Dont’a Hightower (ankle) and tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) should play. Rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson is active after being a healthy scratch last week, while fellow backup J.J. Taylor will sit.

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is active, despite dealing with hip soreness that caused him to miss two practices this week.

Both teams’ complete inactives lists are below.

PATRIOTS

CB Shaun Wade

LB Ronnie Perkins

TE Devin Asiasi

OL Yasir Durant

RB J.J. Taylor

LB Brandon King

CHARGERS

QB Easton Stick

OT Trey Pipkins

RB Joshuah Kelly

FB Gabe Nabers

S Mark Webb

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