The Facts: Gordon is on his way back to game action. HC Anthony Lynn said the running back will be limited in practice on Monday and added that Gordon was "very close" to playing last Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Diehards Line: "If we would have played that game on Sunday, he probably would have played," Lynn said, via ESPN's Eric Williams. Lynn's optimism strongly suggests we should prepare for Gordon's return. The Pro Bowl running back missed the past three games due to a knee injury suffered in Week 12. in his six previous games played before suffering the knee injury. Austin Ekeler remains in concussion protocol after missing last week's win, according to Lynn. The team will continue to evaluate the running back. As for Keenan Allen, who left Thursday's victory early with a hip injury, Lynn said the receiver might do individual work in practice Monday, but would be limited as well.