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Chargers-Seahawks Game Recap: Bolts show life, lose to Seattle in penalty-filled contest
As everyone expected, the Chargers scored a season-high in points against the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense. Unfortunately, it still wasn’t more than the Seahawks scored. And hey, the offense legitimately came to life late to make it a ball game. The Seahawks scored on the opening drive to push their lead to 27-6 which was a […]
Chargers-Seahawks Live Game Recap: Bolts defense must slow Jaxon Smith-Njigba without Derwin James
In a surprise move, Derwin James will be inactive for the Chargers as they take on the Seahawks on the road in Seattle. James had been playing with a pinky injury, but supposedly suffered a hamstring injury this week that did not progress enough for him or the staff to feel confident in his ability […]
Chargers-Seahawks Game Thread: Derwin-less Bolts look to slow Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s hotstart
Welcome to another week of Chargers football. The Chargers are without Derwin James this week who was among this week’s inactives after missing Thursday’s practice and participating in a limited fashion on both Wednesday and Friday. Unfortunately this comes on the day fellow safety Elijah Molden returns to the field for the first time since […]
Chargers fans vote Mike McDaniel as biggest disappoint in 2026 thus far
As we do every week, we took the current temperature check of the fan base following the team’s 0-3 start to the season and you likely aren’t going to be surprised to see that confidence in the team has continue to plummet dramatically. With Week Four’s game kicking off shortly, the fan base is at […]
Chargers reveal Week 4 inactives vs. Seahawks
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in the Pacific Northwest. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Defensive back Derwin James (hamstring), quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (emergency third QB), offensive […]
Chargers-Seahawks Game Preview: 2 things to watch for in Week 4
The Chargers are on the road again this week to face the Seahawks (2-1) in one of the most intimidating venues for traveling teams. It’s going to be loud, loud, LOUD for the Chargers and that’s only going to make communication more of an issue for the Los Angeles offense that’s already struggling to be […]
Chargers vs. Seahawks Week 4: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
It’s Week Four and the Chargers are still in the hunt for their first win of the 2026 season. Based on who they’re playing this week, they unfortunately may have to wait a little bit longer. The Chargers are on the road to face the reigning Super Bowl Champ Seahawks (2-1) and their top-ranked defense. […]
Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey, Derwin James questionable vs. Seahawks
The Chargers have one of their larger game status lists of the year and it’s unfortunately only Week Four. After sitting out Thursday’s practice with a foot injury, wide receiver Ladd McConkey apparently returned to practice on Friday. However, per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, McConkey did not run routes or warm up with the other receivers […]
NFL predictions: Chargers vs. Seahawks face intriguing Week 4 matchup
The Los Angeles Chargers are facing off against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 at Lumen Field hoping to grab their first win of the season. The Chargers have dropped their first three games and have been one of the more disappointing teams in the league. Nothing more would get them back on track with […]
Chargers-Seahawks Game Preview: 5 Questions with the enemy
This week were joined by Mookie Alexander from our Seahawks sister site, Field Gulls, to help us preview Chargers-Seahawks! Mookie is one of the best in the business so we greatly appreciate his help and expertise! Without further ado, let’s get into it! 1.) The Seahawks lost starting quarterback Sam Darnold in Week One but […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Chargers-Seahawks final score prediction
Welcome to another Friday, everyone. As we do to end each week, let’s predict how we think this weekend’s game will shake out between the Chargers and Seahawks. Will it be a lopsided matchup? Will the Chargers come to play like they did against the Bills? Let us know all of your thoughts below! And […]
Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey sits out Thursday’s practice
The Chargers look to have received some bad news regarding one of their best players on Thursday. After practicing in a limited fashion on Wednesday, wide receiver Ladd McConkey did not practice at all on Thursday. Furthermore, when reporters were entering the locker room, McConkey was seen leaving with a noticeable limp, per ESPN’s Kris […]
Chargers draft elite DT in new 2027 NFL mock draft
Through three games this season, you would think that draft analysts would all agree that the Chargers would be looking at offensive players in next year’s draft. Surprisingly though, it’s been defensive linemen more so than anything else, both tackles and edges. The Chargers have done a good job of building and establishing a room […]
Chargers Injury Report: Elijah Molden returns to practice
The Chargers opened up Week Four with another sizable injury report on Wednesday afternoon. Seven players were DNP, including left guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe (eye), and cornerback Donte Jackson (concussion). Speedy rookie wideout Brenen Thompson was also DNP with a hamstring injury he sustained against the Raiders in Week Two. Safety […]
Our first month with an app broke our commenting records
A month ago we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past month and have been using it. The goal with this app was to make it easier to join […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Should the Bolts look into signing Tyreek Hill?
It feels so, so strange to ask this question after his history against the Chargers, but…should Jim Harbaugh consider signing former Dolphins and Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill? In recent week, Hill posted on social media that it was “about time to get off the couch and back to work” which leads us to believe he’s […]
Chargers-Seahawks By The Numbers: How does anyone stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
The Chargers are back on the road this week to face another strong offense that’s backed by an even better defense. Seattle’s offense ranks 10th through three weeks but it’s their number one-ranked defense that will certainly give the Chargers the most trouble as they continue their attempt at making the offense click. If growing […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Panic meter reaches new high with Justin Herbert
It’s not just the Chargers fan base that’s starting to freak out about Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense. ESPN insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano got together to discuss the latest around the NFL and part of that was discussing the panic meter for several underperforming quarterbacks. Of course, Justin Herbert was among that […]
Bolts from the Blue Reacts Survey: Who has been the most disappointing?
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. It’s been three weeks of frustrating football for the Chargers and their fan base. Somehow, despite sitting with a 0-3 record, it’s almost hard to really […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts’ downward slide continues at 0-3
The Chargers were as close as they have been all year to earning their first win this past Sunday. Five takeaways by the defense usually means victory is assured. Yet somehow, that wasn’t the case by the time the clock hit zero at Highmark Stadium. When it was all said and done, the Chargers held […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts add Indiana WR in new 2027 mock draft
The Chargers came into the 2026 season with a young wide receiver group that seemed poised to breakout a bit given the Mike McDaniel hire and the type of offense that they were now expected to run. Through three weeks, that offense is nowhere to be seen and the receiver room is a far cry […]
Chargers Week 3 PFF Grades: Genesis Smith, Joe Alt lead the way for Bolts after elite outing
The defense came to play against the Bills and almost got it done all by themselves with five takeaways. The offense, on the other hand, was barely there and may not have completely got off the bus. What a shame to waste such a performance by Chris O’Leary’s unit, and specifically rookie safety Genesis Smith […]
2 winners, 3 losers from Chargers-Bills: Chris O’Leary’s unit came to play
The Chargers had a decent amount of good come against the Bills but it all happened to come via the defense who recorded a whopping five takeaways from Josh Allen and the league’s best offense through two weeks. Unfortunately, the Chargers needed six or seven to apparently beat the Bills and earn their first win […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts sit with 4th pick in 2027 draft after Week 3 loss
The Chargers remain winless following a 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills on the road in Week Three. If you weren’t already down for the tank after their first two losses, then maybe the debacle that was Sunday has you ready and willing to accept the unfortunate reality. After dropping to 0-3, the Chargers left […]
Chargers-Bills Game Recap: Bolts lose despite 5 takeaways by defense
The Chargers fan base is somehow used these types of game, and that’s saying something when that “type of game” is one where your defense records five takeaways from the league’s best offense and still loses. That’s what happened on Sunday in Buffalo. MVP-frontrunner Josh Allen entered the game with nine total touchdowns and zero […]
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