Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers will be on the road for another week as they travel to Dallas this weekend to take on the 6-7-1 Cowboys in Jerry World.
The Cowboys are coming off a loss to the Vikings in which their defense could not put a lid on the inconsistent J.J. McCarthy and the up-and-down Minnesota offense. Dallas did managed 26 points, but letting up 34 to an inferior team while barely hanging around in the playoff race is a bad sign for the team’s current mental state. Now, they sit with a less than one percent chance to make the playoffs...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
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Tre’ Harris is making his impact felt on offense this year (Chargers.com)
Check out Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com)
Who has the edge between the Chargers and Cowboys on paper? (Chargers Wire)
Tom Brady recently said what Chargers fans already know about the team’s ceiling (Bolt Beat)
Sam Darnold overcame two interceptions to beat the Rams in overtime (ESPN)
The Jaguars and Jakobi Meyers agreed to a new three-year extension (ESPN)
These six teams are in striking distance...
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The Chargers could feasibly go with several positions in the first round of this years draft.
Interior offensive linemen certainly seems like it’s at the top of the list. Behind that should be probably be defensive tackle followed closely by edge rusher.
We all know how bad the interior protection has been this season. That one speaks for itself. But even with the defense playing as well as it has been, the future of the trenches on that side is cloudy. Veteran Khalil Mack could very well retire after this season. In-season acquisition Odafe Oweh will also be a free...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
Check out the Chargers’ first injury report of Week 16 (Chargers.com)
Why the Chargers defense could carry them into the playoffs (Chargers.com)
Jim Harbaugh admitted he’s spoken with Sherrone Moore since his firing (Chargers Wire)
Chargers fans get the last laugh in the Tua-Herbert debate (Bolt Beat)
The Bears are considering northwest Indiana for their new stadium location (ESPN)
Brady Cook will get another start despite veterans on their way back (ESPN)
The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa to start...
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The Chargers have begun Week 16 of the NFL season with a larger-than-ideal injury report that features 12 players.
Fortunately, two of them are simple veteran rest days with edge rusher Khalil Mack and wideout Keenan Allen.
The actual players who sat out Wednesday’s practice due to injuries were safety R.J. Mickens (shoulder) and returner Derius Davis. Jim Harbaugh said Mickens could potentially miss some time with the injury.
Edge rusher Bud Dupree (back), wideouts Tre’ Harris (hip) and Quentin Johnston (groin), safety Elijah Molden (hamstring), offensive lineman Trey Pipkins (ankle), and defensive tackle Teair Tart (shin) were all limited...
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If it wasn’t for the leg of Cameron Dicker, the Chargers may have a few less wins under their belt this season.
Dicker was incredibly clutch this past Sunday as he helped the Bolts topple the Chiefs — completing the season sweep — by converting on all three of his field goals and an extra point. The Chargers only won by three points, so yes, Dicker was the difference.
Dicker converted a pair of 49-yard field goals and a short 23-yarder on a day where the Chargers offense wasn’t quite getting it done as much as they needed. In the...
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The Chargers are 10-4 with three games remaining on the schedule. This week they travel to Dallas to face the 6-7-1 Cowboys who are coming off a loss at home to the Minnesota Vikings. Dak Prescott has been solid for the Cowboys and their top-ranked passing offense is what continues to spur the offense forward, but when you also give up the most passing yards in the league, every game becomes a track meet to the finish.
Los Angeles’ offense continued to fall back in league rankings after another underwhelming performance against the Chiefs. They now rank outside the top...
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Good morning, Chargers fans!
You know what to do!
And now for today’s links.
The Chargers remain in the AFC’s No. 5 seed after Week 15 (Chargers.com)
Check out where the Chargers landed in this week’s power rankings (Chargers.com)
See who will be in the broadcast booth for Chargers-Cowboys (Chargers Wire)
The Chargers knocking the Chiefs out of the playoffs means they may have handed KC a much better draft pick (Bolt Beat)
Mike McDaniel left the door open on Monday night to bench Tua Tagovailoa (ESPN)
The Rams are hopeful that an injured...
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The Chargers announced the signing of veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday following the injury to rookie safety R.J. Mickens against the Chiefs. In a corresponding move, the team is releasing veteran running back Royce Freeman from the practice squad.
Maye last played for the Chargers in 2024 when he appeared in four games with one start. He ended the season with 12 total tackles, two pass breakups, and an interception. In all, Maye has 81 total starters under his belt and has played in 92 total games in his career.
Freeman was signed in recent weeks as the team...
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One of the most popular strategies you’ll see for the Chargers in the early rounds of 2026 mocks will be them trying to fortify both sides of the trenches. Center and offensive guard are likely at the top of their needs list but I also wouldn’t be surprised if interior defensive lineman is also up there. Guys like Teair Tart and Da’Shawn Hand have played well, but the Bolts need more youngsters to grow and develop with the team. Caldwell is a good start, but I’d like to see more.
Enter this two-round mock draft I threw together to show...
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The Chargers have now won their past three games since coming out of the bye week and has dispatched both Super Bowl participants from this past February. Still, that’s not been enough to warrant more respect from around the media. As one of five AFC teams with double-digit wins, they’re still being viewed as a pseudo-contender thanks to a porous offensive line that is somehow being overcome by massive performances elsewhere on the team.
Los Angeles visit the 6-7-1 Cowboys this week and have a chance to get to 11 wins which would tie their win total from a season...
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