Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers football is back.
The bye has come and gone and the hope is that the team was able to flush everything negative over their extended break. It’s tough to feel uber-confident this week based on how the Jaguars game went, but if they can’t take care of business this week, then there’s no point in believing their at a place to make a push in the playoffs.
Los Angeles will also be wearing their navy uniforms again after winning their first game with the new alternates. After going 0-6 in the old navy kits, being able to start 2-0...
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The Chargers are back from their much-needed bye week and a matchup with the hapless Raiders is just what the team needs. This SHOULD be a win, but you just never know when the Bolts are coming off a game where they looked no better than Las Vegas in a lopsided loss to the Jaguars in Week 11.
Luckily for them, the run game gets a big boost from the likely return of Omarion Hampton. Even with a jumbled up offensive line, the big rookie back should be able to make something happen with the skillset he exhibited before his...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Experts pick the winner of Chargers-Raiders (Chargers.com)
Check out Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com)
Three former Chargers were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (Chargers Wire)
Could this season be the last for Khalil Mack before retirement? (Bolt Beat)
Jordan Love tossed four touchdowns en route to beating the Lions on Thanksgiving (ESPN)
Jaxson Dart has be cleared from the concussion protocol (ESPN)
Check out a new 2026 first-round mock draft (CBS...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Hear why Omarion Hampton is excited to return from his ankle injury (Chargers.com)
Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com)
Jim Harbaugh provided an update on the status of the offensive line this week (Chargers Wire)
The Chargers’ remaining schedule looks a lot more difficult than it did prior to the bye week (Bolt Beat)
One thing every team should be thankful for on Thanksgiving (Sports Illustrated)
Chip Kelly reportedly botched a number of play calls while with...
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Heading into Week 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so far this year. Every week of the season we will ask fans if they are confident the team is headed in the right direction and more of the most pressing questions facing the coming game. Let us know what you think!
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The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to put their past behind them when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their first game after the bye week.
The Chargers are coming off of an embarrassing 35-6 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 11 matchup, but a new week awaits with the Raiders on deck. FanDuel Sportsbook lists the Chargers as a 9.5-point favorite over the AFC West rival.
The Chargers are pretty much in a must-win situation with one of their easier opponents popping up on the schedule at home coming off of a bye. As a...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Five takeaways from the Chargers’ Week 12 bye (Chargers.com)
Ranking the Chargers’ remaining six games from easiest to hardest (Chargers Wire)
The Chargers got a bump in the right direction regarding the playoff picture during their bye (Bolt Beat)
Dameon Pierce chose to sign with the Chiefs over the Chargers (Charger Report)
The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly after just 11 games (ESPN)
Baker Mayfield sprained his shoulder against the Rams on Sunday Night Football (ESPN)
Dak Prescott became...
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The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t play this weekend on their bye, but that didn’t stop them from moving up a slot in the AFC playoff picture. The Buffalo Bills lost on Thursday night, moving Los Angeles ahead of them into the fifth seed. The Chargers and Bills are also tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7-4 in the wild card race, but LA holds the tiebreaker.
The New England Patriots won again to secure the top spot in the conference for the week. The Denver Broncos were also on the bye and remain second. The Indianapolis Colts lost but remain...
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It’s the bye week so we’re taking a look at the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Chargers.
Who has been performing well enough to be in the top five? Which players have gotten themselves stuck in the bottom five with their underwhelming play?
Let’s go ahead and find out.
Best (min. 20 snaps)
QB Justin Herbert – 85.7
WR Keenan Allen – 79.8
OT Joe Alt – 79.0
RB Kimani Vidal – 73.5
RB Omarion Hampton – 73.0
Herbert is unsurprisingly the Chargers’ best player on the team by PFF grade. He’s been the...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Five takeaways from the Chargers at the bye week (Chargers.com)
The top 5 performers for the Chargers at the bye week (Chargers Wire)
Should the Chargers attempt to claim Dameon Pierce on waivers? (Bolt Beat)
Mekhi Becton’s signing has become a bigger and bigger mistake (Charger Report)
Shedeur Sanders’ first NFL start highlights the ever-continuing struggle for the Browns to find a quarterback (Sports Illustrated)
Lamar Jackson knows “it’s just part of football” when Ravens deal with rash of injuries...
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Last week’s loss to the Jaguars was an absolute mess. But the team is still in playoff contention, and your confidence in the team relies on a much bigger picture than just last week’s loss. Take our survey below, and talk about it in the comments with your fellow Bolts fans.
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Here’s how the Chargers can make a push for the playoffs following their bye week (Chargers.com)
Three Chargers stats to know ahead of Week 12 (Chargers.com)
Ladd McConkey has his eye on the 2028 Olympic flag football roster (Chargers Wire)
Donte Jackson has been one of the best free-agent signings from this offseason (Bolt Beat)
What happened to last year’s AFC juggernauts? (ESPN)
Check out a new 2026 NFL mock draft (CBS Sports)
Can the Cowboys make [a run to...
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