Mathews out, Allen questionable for Chargers

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – As expected, the San Diego Chargers have ruled running back Ryan Mathews out for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen, meanwhile, has been listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report after being limited in practice for a second straight day by a groin issue.

Mathews was carted off the field with an injury to his right knee during the fourth quarter of San Diego’s 30-21 win over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. NFL.com reported Monday that the two-time 1,000-yard rusher suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament and could be sidelined for 4-to-5 weeks.

Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead are expected to split backfield duties for this weekend’s clash with the 2-0 Bills.

Allen ranks second among Charger players in catches (10) and receiving yards (92) through the season’s first two weeks.

Tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring), coming off a three-touchdown game against the Seahawks, is probable to face the Bills after putting in a full practice on Friday.

San Diego will definitely be without starting outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, who did not practice at all this week due to a hamstring injury.

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