Cowboys WR Miles Austin said he was not ready for the 2011 season. But he could end up being a nice pickup for somebody this season.

The Colts and Chargers will play in one of those proverbial games where you cannot tell the players without a program. Or at least both team’s receivers.

The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that TE Antonio Gates is going to try to play Monday night against the Broncos. Gates (foot) is listed as questionable.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe/foot) was held out of practice because of his ailing feet and was listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report.

The Titans have announced that WR Kenny Britt is officially out for the team’s Week 10 game at Miami. And now some fantasy enthusiasts are wondering if Britt should be dropped from their team.

Chargers coach Norv Turner told reporters on Monday that he was not optimistic that injured WRs Malcom Floyd, Legedu Naanee and Buster Davis will return to the team’s lineup this week (via the San Diego Union-Tribune).

The Chargers need help at receiver and help appears to be on the horizon. The only problem is that it just cannot get here soon enough.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates did not practice on Friday, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Suddenly, tight ends are the hottest name on the waiver wire.

The Chargers are dealing with a pile of offensive injuries, so Patrick Crayton could be a nice Week 7 sleeper.

Chargers TE Antonio Gates is in a protective boot, after leaving Sunday’s game at St. Louis early with an ankle injury, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith and enigmatic WR Vincent Jackson have reached an impasse.

The idea during a recent film session was to concentrate on young, ascending quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers. While they didn’t disappoint, some important keys jumped out about the offenses of the Packers and Chargers.

Falcons RB Michael Turner is poised for a big season. Talking to various NFL Network talent, Turner is more focused this year and dedicated. And the Falcons are going to give him the ball plenty. And then, you add in the Falcons’ recent push to get him the ball in the air … I smell a big year for Turner.

Talk about your Saturday night special — there are 11 preseason games for your viewing. This is why you need NFL Preseason Live to keep up with all of the action.

There has been a feeling that WR Malcolm Floyd was going to be the guy to step up during Vincent Jackson‘s absence in San Diego. But Legedu Naanee saw three targets very early for the Chargers, including a 28-yard touchdown pass on a nice throw by Rivers.