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Chargers-Chiefs Game Recap: Bolts sweep KC, win 16-13 behind defensive onslaught
The Chiefs have made the postseason each of the past 10 seasons. That streak is now over. The Chiefs have been to the past seven AFC Championship Games. That streak is now over. The Chiefs were participants in the past three Super Bowls. They will not be in this year’s big game. Fighting for their […]
Chargers eliminate Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes suffers injury
The Los Angeles Chargers are in the win column as they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16-13 in comeback fashion in Week 15 inside Arrowhead Stadium. Late in the fourth quarter, Patrick Mahomes suffered a knee injury that forced him out of the game. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew II came in and tried to drive […]
LA Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Week 15 game discussion
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 14, 2025, 10 a.m. PT Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 15 divisional contest against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]
Chargers reveal Week 15 inactives vs. Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers getting ready to face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for their Week 15 matchup. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston (groin), defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring), wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), cornerback Nikko Reed, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, offensive tackle Trey Pipkins III (ankle) and wide receiver Dalevon Campbell […]
Chargers vs. Chiefs: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The Chargers will look to complete their season sweep of the Chiefs today on the road at Arrowhead. The Chiefs have lost five of their last six games and the Bolts have a chance to effectively end their season today with a victory. After the numerous moments over the past […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Chiefs: Bolts DEF needs a big day from the pass rush
The Chiefs come into Week 15 with a 6-7 record after losing 20-10 to the Houston Texans. That 10-point victory for Houston was spurred on by their elite defense and their ferocious pass rush that the Chargers know all too well from their playoff loss this past January. One of the biggest keys to the […]
Chargers-Chiefs Injury Report: Troy Dye, Quentin Johnston questionable vs. KC
Final Update: On Friday, the Chargers ruled out returner Derius Davis for this week’s game against the Chiefs. Both safety Elijah Molden and Trey Pipkins are both listed as doubtful after failing to log any sort of practice time over the last three days. Linebacker Troy Dye returned to practice Friday and is listed as […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Chiefs prediction thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) The Chargers put together a mini movie where you can relive the OT win over the Eagles (Chargers.com) How does this Chiefs matchup define the Chargers’ playoff chances? (Chargers Wire) […]
Poll: Are the Chargers trending up this week?
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 Week 15, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Former NFL MVP feels ‘disrespected’ by Colts signing 44-year old Philip Rivers
Jealousy can be a heck of a thing. Following the Colts announcing the signing of 44-year old quarterback Philips Rivers, who ended his career in Indy after playing there in 2020, former MVP Cam Newton didn’t mince words about his thoughts on the move during a recent podcast appearance. Newton called it “almost like a […]
Chargers sign TE Tanner McLachlan to practice squad
On Thursday morning, the Chargers announced the signing of tight end Tanner McLachlan to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team is releasing rookie center Josh Kaltenberger. McLachlan is a former sixth-round pick of the Bengals in 2024 while simultaneously being a sixth-round pick in that year’s CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert recently gave an update on the status of his hand this week (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s opponent (Chargers Wire) Former Chargers All-Pro Desmond King […]
Chargers land Penn State OG Vega Ioane in Field Yates’ newest mock draft
With every game that the Chargers play, the more and more pressing the need becomes to find real answers to the underwhelming interior protection for Justin Herbert. Mekhi Becton has been — in a word — underwhelming. Monday night’s win against the Eagles was one of the worst games of his career and to put […]
Chargers-Chiefs By The Numbers: Kansas City is still the Mahomes-Kelce Show
The Chargers are heading to Kansas City this week to face the Chiefs for the second time this year as they look to sweep their divisional rival for the first time in well over a decade. Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs elite haven’t been their usual clutch selves this year as they’re […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Where do the Chargers sit in the current playoff picture? (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 15 (Chargers.com) The good, the bad, and the ugly from Monday night’s win over the Eagles (Chargers Wire) […]
2 winners, 2 losers from Chargers-Eagles: Justin Herbert’s gutsy outing propels Bolts over Philly
The Chargers simply found a way on Monday night. Justin Herbert found a way with his legs and masterful game sense to lead the Chargers down the field when it mattered most. The Chargers secondary found a way to keep Jalen Hurts in an uncomfortable spot all night long. These are just two examples of […]
Philip Rivers signs with Colts practice squad
I cannot believe I’m writing these words right now, but that doesn’t make this breaking news any less true. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Colts are signing 44-year old former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad. Rivers has not played since the COVID season of 2020 when he was with Indy. That […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Critics still tough on Bolts despite beating SB Champs
The Chargers are now winners of two consecutive games coming off of their Week 12 bye. While the win over the Raiders was nice, being able to outlast the defending Super Bowl champions in overtime, in your own stadium, in primetime, is incredibly hard to top. Justin Herbert played through a surgically-repaired left hand and […]
Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 15 vs. Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a big win against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in overtime in Week 14 and now they are getting ready to play the team they lost to in the big game in the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers are a better team record-wise than the Chiefs, […]
PFF grades from Chargers-Eagles: Donte Jackson authors elite performance vs. PHI
Cornerback Donte Jackson recorded his fourth interception of the season on Monday night and his ninth overall over the past two seasons. That takeaway helped solidify an elite 91.6 game grade for the veteran as he left the team’s win as the highest-graded player in primetime. For anyone who managed to watch the entire game, […]
Chargers Daily Links: Victory Tuesday open thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Eagles in primetime (Chargers.com) Tony Jefferson had visions of his game-winning interception (Chargers.com) What we learned from the Chargers’ win over the Eagles on Monday night (NFL.com) Justin Herbert made sure […]
Chargers beat Eagles in overtime on walkoff interception
The Los Angeles Chargers are going nuts after a 22-19 victory against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14’s edition of Monday Night Football. On the final play of the game, the Eagles were driving down the field and had a chance to get close to the end zone, but Jalen Hurts […]
Chargers-Eagles Game Recap: Bolts pick off Jalen Hurts 4 times, win in OT thriller 22-19
The Chargers were given every opportunity to win this game over the Eagles. Then they were given every opportunity to lose it as well. And that pendulum swung back-and-forth like that all night long in a slop-filled matchup that featured over half a dozen turnovers, and one instance in particular that featured two Eagles giveaways […]
LA Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Monday Night Football game discussion
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 8, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: ABC, ESPN, ESPN App The Los Angeles Chargers face a crucial Monday Night Football game with the Philadelphia Eagles in town at SoFi Stadium. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your […]
Chargers reveal Week 14 inactives vs. Eagles
The Los Angeles Chargers getting ready to play the Philadelphia Eagles for their Week 14 matchup. The Chargers are excited to have rookie running back Omarion Hampton back after he was activated to the 53-man roster following a knee injury that kept him out for several weeks. However, a few players won’t be in uniform […]
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