The Facts: Gordon is out Sunday night against the Steelers, but he could return as early as next week against the Bengals or the following Thursday night game against the Chiefs, sources tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Whenever Gordon returns, "it won't be long now," one source told Schefter this weekend.

Diehards Line: Until Gordon returns, Austin Ekeler will be the Chargers' primary running back, and rookie seventh-round pick Justin Jackson also figures to get some work. But neither of those players are expected to get significant work for very long. The Chargers, according to a source, truly are considering Gordon's knee a week-to-week injury. They want him to rest for now and, in the words of another source, "at least be ready for the KC game." Gordon has rushed for 802 yards, sixth-most in the league, and nine touchdowns this season. He suffered the injury in last Sunday's victory over the Cardinals.