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Training camp is quickly approaching as teams across the NFL prepare for the 2026-27 season. With the new campaign right around the corner, insider Albert Breer recently shared his outlook for all 32 teams in the league. When it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers, Breer appeared to surprise himself by claiming the club looks like a Super Bowl contender.
In his latest column for Sports Illustrated, Breer seemingly likes what he sees in L.A. While the Chargers have been in a contending position several times over the years, only to end in disappointment, Breer explains how this season could be different for the franchise.
“Would I be nuts to pick the Chargers to go to the Super Bowl?” asked Breer. “I know, I know. The Chargers have had these sorts of teams for a quarter century. Still, last year, they won 11 games, mostly without the two tackles that are the center of the team’s identity; they’re upgrading in a big way at tight end; they have young, rising talent at tailback and receiver; and the talent level on defense is really, really good.
“I think Justin Herbert, with all this around him, should be an MVP candidate,” wrote Breer. “And that leaves me with replacing Jesse Minter with Chris O’Leary as DC as the biggest question going into camp. Health-allowing, the Rams won’t be the only team threatening to make Super Bowl LXI a home game.”
The Chargers ended last season with an 11-6 record under Jim Harbaugh’s second year as head coach. As Breer points out, Los Angeles is in line to have one of the more talented rosters in the league. One aspect that Breer did not mention as a potential deterrent for the team is health concerns, as injuries plagued the offensive line last season, making things incredibly difficult for Justin Herbert.
Los Angeles will have a chance to show off its talent in Week 1. The Chargers are scheduled to open the season with a home contest against the Arizona Cardinals.
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