COSTA MESA Denzel Perryman Color Rush Jersey , Calif. (AP) — the Los Angeles Chargers‘ biggest game of the season Thursday night at Kansas City, but he says his status will likely not be decided until 90 minutes before kickoff.The fourth-year running back has missed the past two games after spraining the MCL in his right knee during the second half of the Chargers’ Nov. 26 win against Arizona. He is sixth in the AFC in rushing with 802 yards despite missing three games and leads the conference in rushing average per game (80.2).Gordon said he is stronger and confident about the knee, but he acknowledges that it will not be 100 percent if he plays against the Chiefs. He was listed as limited on the team’s Tuesday practice report, which was the first time he has participated in a practice since the injury.“We need all the playmakers we need to beat KC,” he said. “We have so much at stake right now and I want to help I can. If I can’t go out there and be me and can’t make my cuts I don’t want to be out there.”The Chargers (10-3) can clinch their first playoff spot since 2013 with a win against the Chiefs (11-2). It would also move them into a tie with Kansas City atop the AFC West, but the Chiefs would hold the tiebreaker due to a better division record.Los Angeles will need to win out if it has any hopes of winning the division and then hope Kansas City drops one of its final two games, which are at Seattle and home to Oakland.Gordon is averaging 3.7 yards per carry in six games against the Chiefs, which is below his career average of 4.1. He has made a bigger impact as a receiver in the past two meetings with 15 receptions for 193 yards. He had nine catches for 102 yards in the Sept. 9 loss to the Chiefs.“If I sat out until the playoffs. I could wait and know I would be full go. It’s just being smart and not prolonging injury,” Gordon said.Gordon’s status is more complicated with backup Austin Ekeler in concussion protocol and dealing with a bruised nerve in his neck, which occurred late in Sunday’s 26-21 win over Cincinnati. That could leave the Chargers relying on a pair of rookies. Justin Jackson will see a bigger role — either getting his first career start or as the backup — and Detrez Newsome could see his first significant action at running back.Another factor is that the Chargers are not having full practices due to the short week. Coach Anthony Lynn said they can get a lot accomplished during walkthroughs.“I really think if you focus and lock in in the meeting room like you should Antonio Gates Color Rush Jersey , you come out on the field and you go at a slower tempo but mentally you’re there and you’re in the present moment,” he said. “I think you can get just as good of work done as full speed without the collisions and injury. There’s a skill and an art to practicing without the pads and walking through, and I think this club is getting better at that.”Philip Rivers has confidence in the two rookies if Gordon and Ekeler are unable to go.“They are two young guys who are sharp. There will be added emphasis on my part to communicate, especially with the crowd noise, so that they can play fast,” Rivers said. “If that’s the case, we’ll just roll and go.” Your daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorChargers Daily LinksLos Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Will Chargers find Philip Rivers’ replacement in NFL Draft?New,21commentsYour daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web.PSTShareTweetShareShareLos Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Will Chargers find Philip Rivers’ replacement in NFL Draft?John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsDaring moves for all 32 NFL teams this offseason - Football Outsiders (insider)A wise decision would be to use a second-day pick on a Jarrett Stidham, Ryan Finley or Will Grier type -- someone who might not be ready on day one but has traits you could mold. The bold move, though Derwin James Color Rush Jersey , would be to follow Kansas City's model and take your next quarterback right there on opening night. Drew Lock is a prospect the Chargers could realistically get, probably with a slight move up in the draft order. He's a gunslinger-type who could benefit from a more consistent coaching staff than he had at Missouri. If Lock pulls a Mahomes and turns into the quarterback of the future, the Chargers could then deal Rivers to an NFC team in 2020 and get more draft capital in return.NFL Draft: Los Angeles Chargers’ divisional rivals - John WozniakThe AFC West picture is taking shape ahead of the 2019 Draft. The Chargers’ rivals are busy plotting their pathway for a successful season. Here is a look at the Chargers’ divisional rivals and how their respective drafts shape up.NFL Draft: Chargers will have these draft picks barring trades - Travis WakemanThe Los Angeles Chargers know which picks they will have when the selection process begins in late April.The team will have the standard seven draft picks, one for each round. The Chargers weren’t awarded any compensatory picks and didn’t acquire any extra picks through trades.Chargers' search for Philip Rivers' successor starts at NFL combine - Eric D. Williams"He just needs to be a little more consistent. He missed too many layups when you watch him on tape. But he has arm strength, athleticism, and by all accounts, he's a great kid. … Having Philip in place for a couple more years, I think you could take a shot on somebody like that, who would be a developmental guy you could get more in that third-round range."Daniel Jeremiah Offers Potential QB Draft Targets for Bolts - Ricky HenneNow, let’s make things clear – Philip Rivers isn’t going anywhere. He tied his personal best with a 105.5 passer rating on the year http://www.chargersfanstore.com/Joey-Bosa-Jersey , completing 347 of 508 passes (68.3 percent) for 4,308 yards and 32 touchdowns.He became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history with 10 seasons of at least 4,000 passing yards as he led the Chargers to a 12-4 record and his eighth Pro Bowl honor.Tom Telesco Opens Up About Draft Board, Free Agency Plans, Players Who’ll Step Up in 2019 and More - Ricky HenneTelesco: Yeah, I think there is a good chance you see a lot more of him in 2019. We used him in a lot of ways last season. Earlier in the year we had special packages for him, and late in the year he played more at safety. He really excelled in both. He did a great job on special teams. He really took ownership of that position. Rayshawn had a lot of different roles for us, and there’s a good chance those get bigger next year.Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWade