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Chargers' Gordon downgraded to questionable with hamstring injury

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Los Angeles Chargers star running back Melvin Gordon has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a hamstring injury, the team announced Saturday.

Gordon will most likely be a game-time decision for the London tilt, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The injury kept Gordon sidelined for the first two practices of the week, but he was able to participate in Friday's session on a limited basis and wasn't given an injury designation.

Head coach Anthony Lynn said Friday that he thought Gordon was struggling with dehydration, in addition to the hamstring injury.

"You know, I think it was just dehydration to be honest with you," Lynn said, according to NFL.com's Herbie Teope. "Eight-hour plane ride. He didn't drink enough water. So just playing the safe side today, and just kept him out of practice."

Gordon has been in Pro Bowl form this season, rushing for 466 yards (third in the league) and scoring nine total touchdowns. If the 25-year-old is unable to play in Week 7, Austin Ekeler will likely take over as the Chargers' lead back.

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