Chargers' Antonio Gates: Less competition for touches

With teammate Hunter Henry (knee) ruled out, Gates figures to be the Chargers' clear top option at tight end Sunday against the Titans.

Analysis:

Gates and Henry have formed quite the duo at tight end for San Diego this season, but the rookie's absence Sunday figures to allow the veteran to reassume the bulk of his team's workload. With 19 targets and a touchdown over the past two weeks, Gates enters Sunday's contest with some momentum.