The Facts: Chambers appears likely to sit against the Patriots with the ankle sprain suffered against the Dolphins.

Diehards Line:Craig Davis is expected to start in Chambers place when the Chargers take on the Patriots. ... Also playing at less than full speed? Philip Rivers has sore ribs; Antonio Gates a sore hip; LaDainian Tomlinson still has a sore toe and fullback Mike Tolbert a sprained ankle. "We have some guys who aren't 100 percent," HC Norv Turner said. "We have some guys that aren't able to do the things we're accustomed to seeing. I think they're getting closer and closer to doing it."