Philip Rivers (chest, back) was present for practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Rivers (chest, back) was present for practice Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

We'll have to see how the Chargers officially list Rivers on their injury report this week, but Gehlken's report suggests that the QB is expected to play Saturday against the 49ers.