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Check out the playoff seeding scenarios for the Chargers entering Week 18 (Chargers.com)
Five takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Texans (Chargers.com)
Check out a recap of how the Chargers ultimately fell short against the Texans (Chargers Wire)
Is the N0. 7 seed in the playoffs somehow the best-case scenario for the Bolts? (Bolt Beat)
Bears WR Luther Burden was carted off the field with a hamstring injury on Sunday Night (ESPN)
Josh Allen injured his foot in their...
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The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday to the Houston Texans and several outcomes cascaded. The Chargers can no longer win the AFC West and the Denver Broncos clinched the division in the biggest one. Secondly, the Chargers fell from fifth to seventh in the playoff race. They still have a playoff spot clinched, but now they are behind both the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans in the standings.
1. Denver Broncos (13-3)
2. New England Patriots (13-3)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)
5. Buffalo Bills (11-4)
6. Houston Texans (11-5)
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The Los Angeles Chargers saw their winning streak snapped by the hands of the Houston Texans in a 20-16 loss at SoFi Stadium in Week 17.
The Chargers started the game off on the wrong foot, allowing two Texans touchdowns on the first two drives, conceding a 14-0 deficit right off the bat. The Chargers tried to catch up but missed cues that included an interception thrown in the red zone and a missed field goal right before halftime did the Chargers in.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 21 of 32 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown, while Omarion...
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The Chargers are back in SoFi Stadium today to host the Texans (10-5) for the first time since the wild card matchup back in January. If you recall, the Chargers lost that game after Justin Herbert threw four interceptions and the offense fell flat until a late but irrelevant surge in the second half.
This year, the Texans have the number one unit in total defense and points allowed per game. The Chargers are obviously as injured as ever up front on the offensive line so it’s going to take something close to a miracle for the Bolts to handle...
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Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. PT
Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus
The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 17 matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans that will affect the AFC playoff picture.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium.
While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list.
Wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), defensive back RJ Mickens (shoulder), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (hamstring), running back Kimani Vidal (neck), outside linebacker Kyle Kennard and tight end Tyler Conklin are the inactives for the Chargers.
Meanwhile, offensive lineman Trent Brown (ankle, knee), linebacker Jamal Hill (calf, wrist), offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery (thumb), wide receiver Braxton Berrios, cornerback Aliha...
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Welcome to game day, everyone!
It’s another chance at revenge for the Chargers as they host the Texans at home today in rematch of last January’s wild card loss. Houston once again owns one of the league’s best defenses this season, but the same goes for the Chargers. Both rank in the top 10 in passing yards allowed, but the Texans are also allowing the least points per game at 16.6. If you thought points were already hard to come by with this offense, today should be even more of a struggle to find the end zone.
The Chargers have...
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The Chargers have waited almost an entire calendar year to get a shot at revenge against the Texans. Back in January, Houston’s defense picked off Justin Herbert four times en route to bouncing the Bolts from the postseason in a game many in The Bolt wish they could completely forget. The thing is, whatever motivation that outing can provide for the Chargers this week needs to be used for added motivation to make sure the same outing isn’t repeated.
Once again, both teams offer two of the best defenses in the league this year. The Texans are arguably THE best,...
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The Chargers will face the Texans at home on Saturday this week which means their prep begins a full day sooner. Due to that sudden turnaround, the Bolts opened with an injury report on Tuesday that featured the majority of listed players with a DNP designation.
Aside from Keenan Allen and Khalil Mack being given veteran days off, six different players were sidelined on Wednesday. They were guard Mekhi Becton (knee), returner Derius Davis (ankle), safety RJ Mickens (shoulder), guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer (hamstring), defensive tackle Teair Tart (groin), and running back Kimani Vidal (neck).
Pass rusher Bud Dupree (back) was...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Check out the latest injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com)
This year’s Pro Bowl Chargers reacted to their selections for the annual event (Chargers.com)
Five Chargers were named to this year’s Pro Bowl Games (Chargers Wire)
What is the ceiling for the Chargers in this postseason bracket? (Bolt Beat)
Check out the Pro Bowl rosters for both the NFC and AFC (ESPN)
Justin Fields has been placed on IR and will miss the rest of the 2025 season (ESPN)
Sorting...
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The official results of this year’s Pro Bowl Games voting have been announced and the 11-4 Chargers are sending five players to the annual event.
Quarterback Justin Herbert, offensive tackle Joe Alt, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, safety Derwin James, and kicker Cameron Dicker were all named to this year’s all-star event with Dicker being the lone starter of the group. Edge rusher Khalil Mack, cornerback Donte Jackson, fullback Scott Matlock, and special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips were all named as alternates.
Herbert has quietly put together an impressive season despite throwing 12 interceptions (his second most in a single season). Given that...
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The Chargers won their fourth consecutive game following their bye and have now won seven of their last eight. They’re peaking at the right time just ahead of matchups against the Texans and the Broncos to finish out the regular season.
With the 49ers beating the Colts on Monday night, the Chargers also clinched their spot in the postseason. However, if they win out from here, they would actually win the AFC West and earn a top seed in this year’s playoffs. If they lose out, they’d likely land in the seventh seed. Splitting the final two games of the...
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