The host the on in a battle of two-win teams. While the season looks lost for both franchises, there are plenty of reasons to watch this tu sle in Southern California -- aside from your matchups. Here are five things we'll be watching tonight:1. Can take over for ?We could be getting a glimpse of Chicago's future without workhorse , a free agent after the season. With Forte (knee) out, the backfield duties will fall largely to . The rookie has displayed Riley Sutter Jersey decent vision and power between the tackles, but lacks the explosivene s Forte brings to the backfield. We also don't know what role Langford will play in the pa s game -- he had a big drop last week and his blocking is suspect. , who hasn't seen a backfield snap this season, could Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey play that role on third downs. 2. Will finally score a touchdown? has struggled to find his footing in the NFL. Gordon has just 382 rushing yards on 103 carries (3.7 yards per carry). Through eight games, the No. 15 overall pick still hasn't scored his first NFL touchdown. Gordon's 121 touches without a score are the most in the NFL. Marcel Shipp's 258 touches without a TD for the in 2003 is the single-season record for most touches without a score. Making matters worse for the rookie, No. 10 overall pick is on his way to a Rookie of the Year award. "When he balls out, people look at me like, 'He sucks,'" Gordon said this week, .Gordon should have a chance to ball out Monday night. The boast the NFL's 29th-ranked run defense, allowing 128 yards per game on the ground. The blocking Tom Wilson Jersey has been bad for all running backs in San Diego this season, but we need to see a first-round pick overcome those pitfalls. 3. vs. With Forte on the shelf this week, I'm expecting Adam Gase to utilize the quick pa s attack to Jeffery as an extension of the run game -- with also out, Jeffery's importance balloons in that area. Jeffery has been a difference-maker for the when he's been Jonas Siegenthaler Jersey healthy this season. The wideout leads the NFL in yards per game (113.7), is third in targets per game (12.3) and fifth in receptions per contest (7.7). He gives a big body to trust in the red zone. is questionable with a groin injury. The corner has been studly this season and we expect him to shadow Jeffery, a suming he's healthy enough to play. The game will tilt toward whichever playmaker wins this matchup. 4. Will the run out of blockers for ?The ' offensive line has been a constant stream of blocking wounded. Tackle and center are already ruled out. Guard is doubtful. Rivers has done a masterful job overcoming the blocking deficiencies in front of him. The quarterback has five-straight games with 300-plus yards pa sing and two touchdowns, leading the NFL with 2,753 yards through the air. He'll face a soft pa s rush, especially if linebacker (questionable, knee) doesn't play. 5. 's silent season of redemptionFlying below the national radar, Cutler has put together a steady season under Adam Gase. The enigmatic quarterback has cut down on his brain cramps, stringing together five-straight games with a pa ser rating over 85.0 -- the T.J. Oshie Jersey longest of his career. Without Forte to lean on, we'll see if Cutler returns to his gunslinging ways in prime time or remains the stable game manager he's been under Gase.