No Ryan Mathews, Keenan Allen for Chargers against 49ers

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Ryan Mathews will not be in the lineup for the Chargers in Saturday's road game against the 49ers. The running back has been ruled out with an ankle injury. 

Mathews joins a long list of injured Chargers, including wide receiver Keenan Allen, who is out with a broken collarbone.

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Despite battling chest and back injuries, quarterback Philip Rivers has reportedly practiced well this week and is expected to start.

Mathews severely sprained his ankle against the Patriots in Week 14.

Punter Mike Scrifres will also be out on Saturday due to a shoulder injury suffered on a blocked punt against New England. 

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