"What to think?

Tight end Antonio Gates has practiced once in five weeks but is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Broncos. That is an upgrade from the doubtful he was listed at prior to the Chargers' last game, Nov. 7 as Houston, for which Gates was inactive.

Gates has run on the side this week and the decision to play him could well come down to how he feels Monday afternoon.

It appears wide receiver Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and safety Steve Gregory (shoulder) will join running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) on the sideline. All three are listed as doubtful, and no doubtful player has suited up for the Chargers this season. The surprise in the group is Naanee, who had appeared on track for a return. This is the second time in his six weeks out that he has had a setback."