Overview

• Brian Daboll said Malik Nabers would take reps Thursday and “he’ll be OK,” after the receiver missed Wednesday with a shoulder injury, though Nabers noted his game-day status will be decided closer to kickoff.
• Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka acknowledged the staff needs a better plan to get Nabers involved following a career-worst two catches for 13 yards against the Chiefs.
• Jaxson Dart replaces Russell Wilson for his first NFL start, with the staff tailoring the playbook to the rookie’s strengths and emphasizing quick chemistry with Nabers.
• Analysts and scouts cautioned that early exposure carries developmental and protection risks for Dart against a 3-0 Chargers unit that has produced steady pressure and takeaways.
• A late report stated Daboll made the quarterback switch without consulting his full staff or management, increasing scrutiny of the process as Wilson remains engaged as a team captain.