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Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston off report vs. Chiefs
The Chargers dropped their final injury report of Week Six and it looks like offensive reinforcements are on the way. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston were both completely taken off the injury report and should be ready to roll against the Chiefs. Fellow wideouts KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Brenen Thompson were both listed as […]
Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: 5 Questions with Arrowhead Pride
This week we were joined by Maurice Elston of our Chiefs sister community, Arrowhead Pride, to help us preview this week’s matchup with Kansas City. With these two teams on two completely different trajectories this season, this game may not be appointment watching for most, but anyone who follows the AFC West knows it’s still […]
Chargers Injury Report: Little progress for injured Bolts Thursday
From Wednesday to Thursday, there was very little movement, in any direction, for the laundry list of injured Chargers. Every player who was DNP to begin the week also sat out a second consecutive practice. All but one player who was limited on Wednesday were once again limited. Cornerback Rodney Shelley is the lone player […]
Chargers place FB Alec Ingold on IR
On Thursday afternoon, the Chargers are placed fullback Alec Ingold on injured/reserve. This comes the week after fellow fullback Scott Matlock returned from IR after missing the first four games of the season. Ingold has struggled in his first season with the Chargers after following Mike McDaniel to LA from Miami. The veteran had long […]
Chargers land elite cornerback in new 2027 NFL mock draft
After such a disastrous start to the season — and the presumed disaster that will likely follow over the next 13 weeks — it’s safe to say the Chargers could have numerous positions of need come next year’s draft. At this rate, the Bolts could be in line for a top three pick in next […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Should the Bolts rush anyone back before the bye?
The Chargers opened Week Six with a whopping 18 players on their Wednesday injury report (veteran Khalil Mack not included) which was a new season-high for players on any given report thus far. In an almost surreal situation, the Chargers ended Sunday’s loss to the Broncos with three healthy wide receivers who were dressed (Derius […]
Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey limited to begin Week 6
The Chargers opened the new week with 18 players on their injury report, not including veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack who took a veteran’s rest day. Offensive tackle Joe Alt (neck), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring), and safety Derwin James (hamstring) were all DNP on Wednesday. Alt, Jackson, and James have missed […]
Chargers Poll: Which rookie offensive lineman was the most impressive vs. the Broncos?
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. As surreal as it was at one point, the Chargers really did trot out four rookies on the offensive line against the Broncos. One of them […]
Chargers-Chiefs Game Preview: Kansas City is once again a buzzsaw
The Chargers picked a bad season to take a huge step back under Jim Harbaugh. The Raiders are better, the Broncos are worse but still fine enough, and the Chiefs are back to being the Chiefs. If the Chargers were still in 2024 form, they could probably still fight for the division, but we all […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: 4 Bolts named as potential trade candidates
Veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack is the most popular name being floated as a trade candidate ahead of this year’s deadline. In a recent article from CBS Sports, there were three other Chargers named who could be on the move given the right team comes knocking on their door. Cornerback Donte Jackson, wideout Quentin Johnston, […]
Chargers sign former Bengals QB Jake Browning
With backup quarterback Trey Lance recently placed on IR, the Chargers are reinforcing their options behind Justin Herbert in case of an emergency. Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Chargers signed former Bengals and Bucs quarterback Jake Browning. The 6’2, 210-pound Browning has 2,707 career passing yards with 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. After spending […]
Kimani Vidal, Akheem Mesidor headline Week 5’s Chargers Winners/Losers
With the Chargers still winless through five weeks, it’s getting more and more difficult to find players to stick in the winners column. Surprisingly, this week was arguably the easiest week to find such players. Interested to see who stood out despite another loss? Let’s go ahead and check out this week’s winners and losers. […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: The descent continues for winless Bolts
The Chargers dropped to 0-5 after crumbling in the fourth quarter against the Broncos. They had a real and legitimate chance to win this game, but a botched fourth-down call and weak ball security gave Denver the ball four consecutive drives from the Los Angeles 41-yard line or closer. When you only have a seven-point […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Are you worried about Omarion Hampton’s usage?
As someone who owns a share of Hampton in one of his two dynasties, this is something I’ve tossed around in my head over the last two weeks. Against the Seahawks, Hampton looked like the best back out there. Against Denver, he did not and Vidal’s 42-yard touchdown where he broke and evaded numerous tackles […]
Chargers Week 5 PFF Grades: Scott Matlock returns with a bang, Akheem Mesidor nearly elite
The Chargers defense was once again, for the fifth consecutive game this season, the better unit compared to the offense. Linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips played his best game as a pro, nearly earning a game grade in the 90.0+ “elite” territory. What happened to the Chargers in the fourth quarter was fairly unbelievable, but you know […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts earn ‘C’ grade in loss to Broncos
The Chargers were truly this close to finally earning their first win of the 2026 season and they nearly managed to do it against a divisional opponent. The Chargers held a seven-point lead several minutes into the fourth quarter. Every ounce of momentum they had seemed to get flipped on its head the moment Jim […]
Chargers WR Tre’ Harris suffers hamstring injury vs. Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers continued to be stung by the injury bug in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. Second-year wide receiver Tre’ Harris is questionable to return to the game after suffering a hamstring injury. Before leaving the game, Harris notched two catches for 16 yards on a team-wide four targets. The team is […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Thread: Bolts must overcome 4 rookies on OL in divisonal bout
Welcome to game day, everyone! Are you all ready to watch four rookies start for the offensive line this week? No? That’s what I thought. But just imagine the Chargers offense finding a rhythm with this concoction up front. Not likely, but jsut imagine. Let’s hope. Let’s stack the positivity as high as we can […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Recap: Jim Harbaugh, Bolts implode in ugly 4Q
The Chargers held a 17-10 lead over the Broncos when they took possession with 12:05 remaining in regulation at their own 32-yard line. Denver kicker Will Lutz just missed a 42-yard field goal. Momentum was running high for the Chargers, but it was also running out fast. Following an electric 42-yard touchdown run by Kimani […]
Chargers-Broncos Live Game Recap: Bolts seek 1st win against AFC rival
After two road games against the Bills and Seahawks, the Chargers are back at home with what should be their most ideal matchup of the season until they face the Jets on November 22nd. But what good is an ideal matchup when the team is also ravaged by injury? The Broncos will be without starting […]
Chargers reveal Week 5 inactives vs. Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Quentin Johnston, Brenen Thompson, Joe Alt, Kayode Awosika, Donte Jackson, Derwin James and Rodney Shelley are […]
Chargers vs. Broncos Week 5: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
The Chargers (0-4) are back at home this week to host the Broncos (2-2) in what could actually be LA’s best chance at earning a win before they face the Jets deep into Novemeber. Bo Nix and the Broncos offense has not been much better than the Chargers’ and their defense has been very underwhelming […]
Chargers make roster moves ahead of battle with Broncos
On Saturday afternoon, the Chargers announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week Five tilt with the Denver Broncos. Firstly, the team is activated both fullback Scott Matlock and offensive lineman Branson Taylor from the reserve/injured list. Both players have been on IR throug the first four weeks of the season. In a […]
Chargers Injury Report: Quentin Johnston, Derwin James OUT vs. Broncos
The Chargers are going to be down even more starters on both sides of the ball in their Week Five matchup with the Broncos. After missing last week’s game in Seattle, safety Derwin James will miss his second consecutive game, leading the way for another Tony Jefferson start in his place. Right tackle Joe Alt […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: 3 things to watch for in AFC West showdown
The Chargers are 0-4 and many believe the odds show a team that could be winless deep into the month of November. After this week’s game against the Broncos, the Chargers face the Chiefs, have a bye in Week Seven, then face the Rams, Texans, and Ravens in the subsequent weeks. Finally, on November 22nd, […]
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