Report: Chargers' Mike Williams Out for Season with Knee Injury Diagnosed as Torn ACL

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams reportedly will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously reported that Williams was feared to have suffered a "significant" knee injury:

As Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer noted, Williams was carted off the field following the injury in the third quarter. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that Williams was carted to the team bus after the game, and noted that the wideout's leg was in a brace. Pelissero also reported Williams would have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

Williams was in the midst of a stellar game prior to his injury, racking up seven catches for 121 yards and a touchdown. It was his first time reaching the end zone this season, and he caught the 49-yard touchdown on a pass from fellow receiver Keenan Allen.

Los Angeles star quarterback Justin Herbert will likely continue to rely on Allen in the passing attack, as the five-time Pro Bowler is in the midst of a monster season. Thanks to his touchdown pass to Williams, Allen is now the second player in NFL history to record at least 10 receptions, 100 receiving yards while also recording a 40-yard touchdown pass in the same game, per ESPN's Kris Rhim, joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

Williams' absence will also mean more action for receiver Joshua Palmer, who made up for a lost fumble earlier in the game by catching a touchdown in the fourth quarter to give the Chargers a four-point lead.