Chargers RB Situation for Week 9

San Diego Chargers starting RB Ryan Mathews (groin) has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Third-string RB Curtis Brinkley (concussion) has done the same. Meanwhile, Mike Tolbert (hamstring) has practiced both Wednesday and Thursday after being inactive this past Monday night. With FB Jacob Hester as the only other remaining healthy back in San Diego, look for Tolbert to get 25-30 touches vs. the Green Bay Packers defense that gives up the 5th most yards/game and 2nd most pass yards/game in the NFL. The Packers could get up early and force the Chargers to pass more, but that won’t be a problem for Tolbert. As long as Mathews and Brinkley are inactive this Sunday, I think Tolbert is a must-start because he should get you 150 yards from scrimmage and at least a TD.