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.

Vikings QB Brett Favre is in a walking boot and has two fractures in his surgically repaired left ankle, though the ankle injury is not as severe as the fractured ankles of those currently jumping off the Vikings’ bandwagon.

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.

A number of key Chargers missed practice on Wednesday. And to make matters worse, it was raining in San Diego, too.

Chargers coach Norv Turner is optimistic about the status of injured TE Antonio Gates, but less so about WR Malcom Floyd.

Texans MLB DeMeco Ryans is done for the season following a torn Achilles’ tendon, one of the most notable injuries of Week 6.

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 RB Ryan Mathews and WR Malcom Floyd missed practice on Wednesday, according to a team release.

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

There was an interesting question during my NFL.com fantasy chat on Wednesday, asking to choose between Michael Crabtree and Malcolm Floyd.

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.

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.

This is the first Saturday in a long time that had some football. Who else is ready for this?

The suspension and possible holdout of Vincent Jackson is having a ripple effect in fantasy football.

The absence of WR Vincent Jackson would have a major fantasy impact on the Chargers in 2010.