Austin Ekeler may be at risk of losing out on some snaps and touches out of the backfield after Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that "competition for carries is going to be something that you can see happening," Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. "We're going to keep exploring, making adjustments, so that we can find that rhythm that I've been talking about," Staley said. "We know that Austin is a good running back. We just haven't found any rhythm in the last couple of weeks in the run game. Just need to keep after it and keep working hard in practice."

Coach Brandon Staley said Wednesday that Joshua Kelley could see increased opportunities out of the Chargers' backfield, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Joshua Palmer (knee) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice.

The Chargers designated Joshua Palmer (knee) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Cameron Dicker made both of his two field-goal tries in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Donald Parham brought in two of his four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Jalen Guyton caught one of his three targets for five yards in Sunday's 6-0 victory over the Patriots.

Joshua Kelley rushed six times for 16 yards and brought in two receptions for nine yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Gerald Everett snared four of his five targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Quentin Johnston caught five of his seven targets for 52 yards in the 6-0 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Keenan Allen caught five of his nine targets for 58 yards in the 6-0 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Austin Ekeler carried the ball 14 times for 18 yards and caught two of his three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots.

Justin Herbert completed 22 of his 37 attempts for 212 yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Patriots. He also netted minus-5 yards on four carries.

Keenan Allen (quadriceps) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Keenan Allen (quadricep) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against New England, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Keenan Allen (quadriceps) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Keenan Allen (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots after logging a limited practice Friday.

Keenan Allen (quadriceps) returned to practice Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Keenan Allen (quadriceps) remained a non-participant at practice Thursday.

Coach Brandon Staley said there is a possibility Joshua Palmer (knee, IR) returns and plays again this season, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.