Overview

• Mack sustained a dislocated left elbow in the first quarter against the Raiders when his arm bent awkwardly during a tackle involving teammate Troy Dye, and he was later seen on the sideline in a sling.
• Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday that Mack is going on injured reserve, which by rule requires a minimum four-game absence.
• NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo said the injury is not season-ending, with expectations that Mack returns in a few weeks.
• With Mack sidelined, the Chargers plan to increase snaps for Bud Dupree and Tuli Tuipulotu, with Caleb Murphy in the rotation and rookie Kyle Kennard an additional depth option.
• During his minimum IR stint, the 2-0 Chargers are slated to play the Broncos, Giants, Commanders and Dolphins before Mack becomes eligible to return.