98 Isaac Rochell DE

Rochell accumulated two tackles and 1.5 sacks during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Raiders.

With Joey Bosa (foot) sidelined, Rochell has managed to rack up 4.5 sacks as his replacement. Bosa is expected to return at some point in the coming weeks, and that could drastically cut into Rochell's playing time.

Rochell should be in line for an increased role with Joey Bosa (foot) ruled out for Sunday's game at Buffalo, Jack Wang of The Orange County Register reports.

Rochell earned the start in the season opener, recording four tackles (two solo) while playing 51 of 56 defensive snaps. Coach Anthony Lynn said Bosa will "probably be gone for the next couple weeks," keeping the window open for Rochell. It looks as though the 23-year-old will continue to play a heavy role in the Chargers defensive line rotation while Bosa is sidelined.

Rochell will start against the Chiefs on Sunday.

With Joey Bosa (foot) inactive, Rochell will serve as the Chargers' starting left defensive end. If the 23-year-old shows well in Sunday's season opener, he stands to earn an increased rotational role going forward.

Rochell could be in position to earn a spot in the defensive line rotation, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rochell has been perhaps the biggest Chargers riser throughout the offseason, as it's been difficult to find anything but glowing opinions of the 23-year-old. With Corey Liuget (suspension) out for the first four weeks of the regular season, Rochell is expected to compete with Darius Philon and Damion Square for additional snaps at nose tackle or defensive end.