Chargers’ Mike Williams suffers significant ankle injury

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered an ugly loss Sunday, and it was made even worse by a potentially serious injury to a key offensive player in the waning moments.

Wide receiver Mike Williams suffered an ugly-looking ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams was trying to make a catch when he was tackled by Seahawks defensive back Mike Jackson, but Williams’ ankle twisted unnaturally as he tried to stay on his feet.

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Williams had to be helped off the field by two trainers and was unable to put any weight on his right leg.

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This would be a significant blow to the Chargers, who have been dealing with a lot of injuries on both sides of the ball. Williams has emerged as Justin Herbert’s preferred target with Keenan Allen sidelined, with three 100-yard receiving games so far on the season. He had seven catches for 86 yards with a touchdown before leaving Sunday’s game.

The Seahawks-Chargers game was a rough one for wide receiver injuries, as Seattle lost their top pass-catcher as well.