Ryan Mathews (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Mathews (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

While Mathews has been progressing and thus far hasn't been ruled out this week, Gehlken suggests that it appears likely that the running back will be rested through the Chargers' Week 10 bye, a scenario that would set the stage for his potential return to the team's backfield on Nov. 16 against the Raiders.