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Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Khalil Mack will take a step back and ponder his future after losing another playoff game (Chargers.com) The Chargers officially hold the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (Chargers.com) Social media reactions to the Chargers’ loss to the […]
Jesse Minter receiving major interest for head coach vacancies around NFL
Chargers fans at one point probably thought that the 2024 season would be the only year with Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator after he led the Bolts to the league’s top scoring defense. However, wound up sticking with Los Angeles for one more season, but it looks like that may end up being all she […]
PFF grades from Chargers-Patriots: Bolts put up season-worst passing performance vs. NE
Just like last year’s playoff performance, Justin Herbert will now have yet another outing he would like to forget. The Chargers earned a passing team grade of 27.5 against the Patriots, the worst mark of the season and somehow worse than Trey Lance’s performance against the Broncos surrounded by backups. But along with Herbert, it […]
Chargers Daily Links: End of season grief thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! I truly don’t have the words after last night’s loss to the Patriots. An elite performance by the defense was completely overshadowed by a worst-case scenario for Justin Herbert and the offense. I’ve spent so much time on social media since the game end that I simply feel that anything else […]
Chargers-Patriots Game Recap: Herbert, offense non-existent in 16-3 season-ending loss
After two very forgettable playoff appearances since quarterback Justin Herbert entered the NFL, the Chargers somehow managed to add to that lackluster postseason resume with another offensive disappearing act on the road in the wild card round. In what may have been one of, if not the worst offensive outing all season long, the Chargers […]
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 NFL Draft order: 1st-round pick finalized with Wild Card exit
Along with the Chargers loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday comes one thing to look forward to: The Chargers’ first-round draft pick in 2026. Now that the Bolts have been eliminated from the playoffs, their draft position is finalized. Here’s the updated draft order after New England’s win over the Chargers. Updated 2026 […]
Chargers AFC playoffs 2026: Bolts eliminated with Wild Card loss to Patriots
The Chargers shut the door on the 2025 season with their 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night of Wild Card Weekend. It’s a disappointment, but not a shock. The Patriots were the second seed in the AFC and were inarguably one of the league’s better teams this season. It’s an incredible […]
Chargers eliminated from playoffs after loss vs. Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers are heading back to the West Coast empty-handed after a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots inside Gillette Stadium. The Chargers just couldn’t get much going on offense all game long, and it bit them in the butt in the end. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 19 of 31 passes […]
LA Chargers vs. New England Patriots Wild Card game discussion
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots, January 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass. Broadcast: NBC, Peacock The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the playoffs with a matchup against the Patriots for a shot at getting a step closer to the Super Bowl. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]
Chargers reveal inactives for Wild Card matchup vs. Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Wild Card matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Chargers had rookie running back Omarion Hampton listed as questionable on the injury report with an ankle injury, but he is good to go for Los Angeles. Cornerback Isas Waxter, defensive back Kendall Williamson, […]
Chargers vs. Patriots: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The Chargers are in Foxborough tonight to face the No. 2 seed Patriots on the road. It’s the Bolts’ second consecutive playoff appearance under Jim Harbaugh and it’s another opportunity for likes of Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack to record their first career postseason victories. It’s going to be nothing […]
5 Questions w/ Pats Pulpit: Chargers rushing attack could spur upset win
This week, we were joined by Taylor Kyles of our Patriots sister site, Pats Pulpit, to help us preview Sunday’s wildcard matchup against the Chargers. If things continue along the same lines as Saturday’s wild card games, then we could all be in for one heck of a ride on Sunday Night Football. Strap in! […]
Chargers S Derwin James, LB Del’Shawn Phillips earn 2nd-Team All-Pro honors
On Saturday morning, the Associated Press announced their 2025 NFL All-Pro teams and the Los Angeles Chargers landed a pair of players on the second team in safety Derwin James and linebacker/special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips. James was named to the All-Pro team as a slot cornerback, his second consecutive honor at that position. He ended the […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Patriots: Can the Offensive line play above themselves for one week?
The Chargers have worked all season to get to this point. They’re back in the playoffs once again with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh leading the way. But can they find a way to finally get past the first round? Surrounding circumstances tell us it’s going to be a tall task, but those same circumstances […]
Poll: Are the Chargers getting better heading into the postseason?
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 the playoffs, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Patriots prediction thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Thursday (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers believe they have a championship defense (Chargers.com) Who has the advantage in this week’s wild card matchup? (C The Chargers could take advantage of the Ravens’ […]
Chargers-Patriots Injury Report: RB Omarion Hampton questionable vs. NE
Final Update: The Chargers have posted their final injury designations for this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots and it’s headlined by running back Omarion Hampton who is listed as questionable. Offensive tackle Austin Deculus, edge rusher Bud Dupree, tight end/fullback Tucker Fisk, safety Elijah Molden, and linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips were all listed as […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Three matchups to watch in this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh recently spoke on his brother’s firing from the Ravens (Chargers Wire) Could this […]
Chargers make major upgrade with sizable OL prospect in new 2026 mock
The Chargers tried to get bigger up front on the offensive line by signing former Eagles offensive guard Mekhi Becton. That decision floundered and the 2025 campaign has been the worst season of Becton’s career. Per Pro Football Focus, Becton ranks 79th among 81 qualifying offensive guards after the regular season. His overall grade of […]
Chargers-Patriots Game Preview: Bolts face elite, balanced NE squad
While the Patriots may have been one of the more ideal matchups for the Chargers in the wild card round due to a lack of an elite pass rush, they’re still arguably the most balanced team in all of the NFL. Mike Vrabel has his squad as a top 10 team both total offense and […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]
Chargers re-sign WR Luke Grimm to practice squad
On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced the signing if wide receiver Luke Grimm to the practice squad. Grimm re-joins the Chargers as a former member of the team’s initial 2025 free agent haul this past offseason. In a corresponding move, the Chargers released tight end Tanner McLachlan. Grimm played collegiately at the University of Kansas […]
Chargers sign former Ravens OL Ben Cleveland
On Monday, the Chargers announced the signing of former Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland to their practice squad. The 2021 third-round pick out of Georgia has spent most of the past five seasons with the Ravens before being released on January 1st following a return from a three-game suspension. Over his first two seasons in […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts remain steady entering playoffs
The Chargers ended the regular season with a wash of a game where their backups did their best against the Broncos starters. They fell 19-3 and their sights are now set squarely on their wild card matchup against the Patriots. Let’s go ahead and see where they landed amongst the final regular season power rankings. […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s press conferences for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) The Chargers signed a former Ravens offensive guard after he was released from Baltimore (Chargers Wire) Mike Vrabel […]
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