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McLaughlin will start at kicker against Chicago on Sunday.

McLaughlin is drawing the start for the fourth week in a row while Michael Badgley (groin) remains out. The rookie has hit all five of his extra point attempts and is 5-for-7 on field goal attempts over the past three weeks.

Badgley (groin) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Chicago.

Badgley is inactive despite being a full participant at practice throughout the week. Chase McLaughlin will handle the kicking duties once again while Badgley sets his sights on returning next week.

McLaughlin is expected to start Sunday against the Bears, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Despite earning a questionable designation for Sunday's game, it appears as if Michael Badgley (groin) is still not expected to play, making way for McLaughlin to record his fourth consecutive start. The undrafted rookie is currently five for seven on field-goal attempts, including a 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Badgley (groin) is not expected to kick Sunday according to head coach Anthony Lynn, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

While Badgley was listed as a full participant at practice all week and drew a questionable designation following Friday's injury report, the second-year kicker evidently isn't ready to resume his kicking duties according to head coach Anthony Lynn. As a result, Chase McLaughlin is expected to make his fourth consecutive start.

Badgley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Badgley was listed as a full practice participant all week and appeared primed to make his season debut Sunday, but there's apparently still some doubt about his availability. Chase McLaughlin would again handle kicking duties for the Chargers should Badgley be unable to play.

Badgley (groin) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice.

Badgley warmed up prior to last Sunday's clash against the Titans and, as evidenced by this news, looks to be nearing a return to the field. The team has yet to say Badgley will suit up for Week 8 against the Bears, but the Miami product appears ready to make his 2019 debut, bumping Chase McLaughlin from atop the depth chart.

Elliott made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday night's 37-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Elliott converted from 38 yards on his field goal, which along with his extra-point make kept him perfect on the season. With only 41 points, however, Elliott places 19th among kickers in the category.

Zuerlein made three of four field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-10 win over the Falcons.

Zuerlein hit the left upright to miss his first attempt, but followed that disappointment by nailing kicks from 55, 25 and 20 yards. With four extra points to boot, Zuerlein's 13 total points marked a season high. Through seven games, his 64 points now rank third league-wide.

McManus missed a 45-yard field goal on his only attempt in Week 7's 30-6 loss to the Chiefs.

McManus watched the Broncos fail on their two-point conversion after they scored on their first drive, then he missed wide right once called upon in the second quarter. His goose egg brought his season average down a full point, but he'll hope this Sunday's game in Indianapolis' dome helps him finally move past 44 points.

Laughlin converted on both of his field-goal attempts as well as two extra points in the 23-20 loss Sunday to the Titans.

Michael Badgley (groin) was seen warming up prior to Sunday's game, but he was unable to handle kickoff duties, thus prompting another start from McLaughlin. The undrafted rookie will see his role diminish in the coming weeks when Badgley eventually returns, but until then, McLaughlin remains a weekly consideration at kicker considering the Chargers' relative inability to convert in the red zone this season.