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The Facts:
Rivers' knee injury is more severe than what has been described by the Chargers, and the QB has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Sources told The Union-Tribune today the QB also has a partially torn ACL in his right knee in addition to the sprained MCL the team has made known. Reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Union-Tribune report on the ACL lends further credence to previous reports out of Boston (and yes, it is possible to play with a partial ACL tear). ... Despite the doubtful listing, Rivers practiced (wearing a brace) Friday and is still expected to test the knee Sunday morning to determine whether he can play against the. ... We'll remind you that Antonio Gates was also listed as doubtful last week -- but played. Check back in the hour leading up to kickoff for Rivers' official game status. Billy Volek will start if Rivers can't.

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