Los Angeles Chargers
For the second game in a row, the Chargers offensive line was — for lack of a better word — offensive.
The rest of the team wasn’t much better, either. What was one of the best defenses in the league the four weeks of the season allowed 27 points and had zero answers for Jayden Daniel and the Washington offense. They ran it at will and were able to get massive chunk plays in the most crucial moments. If the Chargers were in anyway on top of their business, this game probably ends much differently.
Anyway, let’s go ahead and...
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The Chargers started hot against the Commanders on Sunday to take a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The thing is, every ounce of that positive momentum evaporated and never came back following a fumble by Quentin Johnston halfway through the second quarter.
Every minute after that turnover seemed to stretch on forever as the Chargers racked up 10 more penalties (14 against the Giants a week prior) and turned the ball over one more time via a deflected pass at the goal line.
Mistake followed mistake. It only got uglier and uglier as the clock ticked on. As I...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Five takeaways from Sunday’s loss to the Commanders (Chargers.com)
Keenan Allen became the fastest player to reach 1,000 career receptions (Chargers.com)
Five running backs the Chargers should consider adding following the injury to Omarion Hampton (Chargers Wire)
The Chargers should not have started Austin Deculus at left tackle (Bolt Beat)
Questions and takeaways from every NFL game on Sunday (ESPN)
The Patriots handed the Bills their first loss of the season (CBS Sports)
Letters grades for every team that played...
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The Los Angeles Chargers are sending their fans home disappointed after a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 5 at SoFi Stadium.
The Chargers led 10-0 in the first half, but things failed to click in the second half as the Commanders found some momentum. From there, the Chargers couldn’t find a way to get back into the game.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 22 of 29 passes for 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception that ultimately killed all momentum for Los Angeles. Herbert was the leading rusher with 60 yards on four carries while rookie Omarion...
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The Chargers (3-1) are set to take on the Commanders (2-2) at SoFi Stadium today with the hope of rebounding from a frustrating and avoidable loss to the New York Giants on the road in Week Four.
Justin Herbert will once again be under the microscope this week as he attempt to navigate the game behind an offensive line missing their best two players in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Right guard Mekhi Becton is back and active from his concussion that kept him out a week ago, but that likely isn’t enough to feel super confident in this matchup....
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Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to get back in the win column as they take on the Washington Commanders at home.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are warming up for their Week 5 matchup inside SoFi Stadium against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.
Going into the game, offensive lineman Mekhi Becton was questionable as he was still making his way through concussion protocol.
Luckily for the Chargers, Becton is active against the Giants. However, the team is sitting defensive back Nikko Reed, tight end Will Dissly, safety RJ Mickens, wide receiver Derius Davis, offensive lineman Joe Alt and defensive lineman Naquan Jones.
Meanwhile, the Commanders are sitting quarterback Josh Johnson, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, linebacker Ale Kaho, rookie Kain Medrano, offensive...
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Welcome to game day, everyone!
The Chargers are back in SoFi Stadium this week to host the 2-2 Commanders who are coming off a close loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week Four. Los Angeles is entering this week coming off a loss which means both teams will have the added motivation to get back into the win column as soon as possible.
This will be an interesting watch as Fox Sports’ top broadcast team featuring Tom Brady will be on the call. Unless my memory is failing me, I think this may be the first game of Justin Herbert’s...
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The 3-1 Chargers are hosting the 2-2 Commanders inside SoFi Stadium this weekend for their second game at home in 2025. They’ll be without left tackle Joe Alt and possibly right guard Mekhi Becton should he fail to pass through concussion protocol. If that’s the case, then it’s “all hands on deck” per offensive coordinator Greg Roman in regards to protecting Justin Herbert.
On the other side, quarterback Jayden Daniels is making his return to the field after missing the previous two weeks with a knee injury. He’s as dangerous as they come and if the injury isn’t holding him...
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The Chargers have finished their preparation for their game against Washington this Sunday and as expected, they’ll be without star offensive tackle Joe Alt who did not practice in any capacity this week. Joining him on the sideline this weekend will also be wide receiver and returner Derius Davis.
Offensive guard Mekhi Becton, who missed last Sunday’s game against the Giants, is listed as questionable against Washington. He worked in a limited fashion on Wednesday and Thursday while wearing the team’s yellow “working through something” jersey and managed to shed the top for Friday’s practice. However, Jim Harbaugh told reporters...
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This week we’re joined by Andrew York of our Commanders sister site, Hogs Haven, to help preview this week’s matchup with the Chargers.
The Commanders are 2-2 after falling to the Falcons in Week Four while the Chargers are also coming off a loss — their first of the season — to the Giants on the road. Now back at home, the Bolts will look to right the wrong they hoped to avoid a week ago.
Let’s go ahead and get to know this week’s opponent from someone who knows them best!
**1.) Quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to return...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
The Bolts are back at SoFi Stadium this Sunday to host the Jayden Daniels and the Commanders.
After missing the past two games, the exciting quarterback for Washington is back in line to play, but it looks like he’ll be without his top wideout in Terry McClaurin who is already ruled out for this weekend. On top of that, versatile weapon Deebo Samuel has also been sidelined for the first two practices of the week.
A positive for a Chargers team that wants to bounce back after losing their first contest in Week Four!
It’s also...
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