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Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Wild Card Round vs. Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers are playoff-bound for a second straight season after finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record. The Chargers will travel to Foxboro to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football for a chance to advance to the Divisional Round, where the team would play the Denver Broncos. The […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers will face the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ regular season finale (Chargers.com) Check out all the information you need to tune in to this weekend’s playoff […]
Chargers updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18
The Chargers are looking toward the NFL playoffs, and their draft position won’t be completely finalized until they either are eliminated in the postseason or win the Super Bowl. But the conclusion of the regular season did crystallize the draft order for the teams that were eliminated from postseason contention. Heading into Week 18, the […]
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 schedule of opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed
It’ll be a few months before we have the times and dates for the Chargers’ 2026 schedule, but we do know for sure which teams the Chargers will face next season, as well as which of those games will be at home and which will be on the road. In addition to the usual home/away […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Recap: Lance, Bolts fall 19-3 in Denver
The regular season finale for the Chargers unfortunately came and went with little to highlight in their 19-3 loss to the Broncos. With the Bills beating the Jets on top of their loss, the Bolts are now set as the AFC’s No. 7 seed and will now face the Patriots on the road in the […]
Chargers to face Patriots in Wild Card round
The Los Angeles Chargers are finishing the regular season in the loss column with a 19-3 loss against the Denver Broncos inside Empower Field at Mile High. With the loss, the Chargers finished the regular season with an 11-6 record, giving them the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture. This means they will […]
LA Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Week 18 game discussion
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, January 4, 2025, 1:25 p.m. PT Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers are closing out the regular season with a divisional showdown against the Broncos. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]
Justin Herbert among Chargers Week 18 inactives vs. Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Chargers have clinched a playoff spot, so they are opting to sit a few of their key players against the Broncos. Defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring), defensive back Derwin James Jr., running […]
Chargers playoff picture: What Week 18 loss to Broncos means for AFC standings
Justin Herbert will be on the sideline this week when the Chargers take on the Broncos in Denver, and it’s no shock that the Broncos — the top seed in the AFC — were favored in this one. The worst possible outcome for the Chargers this week was still a Wild Card spot, and the […]
Chargers vs. Broncos: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! It’s the regular season finale for the Chargers as they are in Denver today to face the Broncos. Justin Herbert and a host of starters will not be playing as they prep for their wild card matchup a week from now. In his place, Trey Lance will get the start […]
Chargers-Broncos Injury Report: Omarion Hampton won’t play in Denver
Final Update: The Chargers have dropped their final injury report of the regular season and they’ve immediately ruled out two players in running back Omarion Hampton and cornerback Nikko Reed. Two players were named doubtful in offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer and safety Elijah Molden. There’s a handful of questionable players as well in center Bradley […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: Allen has his sights set on incentives
The Chargers will rest a number of their starters this week with the playoffs clinched, and that includes Justin Herbert and a number of their defensive leaders. One veteran play who will certainly take the field this weekend is wide receiver Keenan Allen who is aiming for upwards of $1 million in incentives he’s closing […]
Poll: Will the Chargers finish the regular season strong?
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 18, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Broncos prediction thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out photos from the Chargers prep for Week 18 (Chargers.com) Are media members picking the Chargers or Broncos this weekend? (Chargers.com) ESPN says this is the biggest weakness for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) This new mocked draft prospect […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: Trey Lance will face Denver’s elite DEF
The Chargers will end the 2025 regular season on the road in Denver where backup quarterback Trey Lance will start against the Broncos and their elite defense. With the playoffs clinched, Justin Herbert does not need to trot out their this week in frigid weather just to get his tail whipped on repeat right before […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about Chargers QB Trey Lance (Chargers.com) Take a look at all the possible matchups the Chargers could face in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Drew Brees was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall […]
Chargers-Texans Winners & Losers: Herbert nearly carries Bolts to win
The Chargers fell to 11-5 after a 20-16 loss to the Texans at home this past Saturday. After a rough start by the defense (14 points allowed in under the first six minutes), they hunkered down and allowed only six through the remaining 34 minutes of game time. Now, if the game had started at […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Media agrees on Bolts just outside top 10
The Chargers nearly dug themselves out of the early hole they dug themselves to beat the Houston Texans on Saturday, but ultimately fell short 20-16. The final point differential also being a direct reflection of the points kicker Cameron Dicker left on the field by missing both a field goal and his first extra point […]
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 media availability for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 18 (Chargers.com) Check out the best photos from Saturday’s game against the Texans (Chargers Wire) Resting Justin Herbert in […]
Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 18 vs. Broncos
The Los Angeles Chargers are resting their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos to close out the regular season. The Chargers are sitting a good amount of their starters because the team is no longer eligible to win the AFC West after their Week 17 loss at home against […]
Justin Herbert will not start vs. Broncos
With the division out of reach and Chargers playing for only a chance moving their playoff seeding up amongst the wild cards, head coach Jim Harbaugh has decided that it won’t be worth trotting his franchise quarterback out there to play against the Broncos in the regular season finale. The game is also on the […]
PFF grades from Chargers-Texans: Khalil Mack was elite in loss
The Chargers overcame a very, very rough start to their game against the Texans to fall just short in a rematch of their playoff game from January. After allowing 14 points in the first six minutes, the Chargers defense hung on to allow just six points through the remaining ~34 minutes. Unfortunately their own 16 […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the playoff seeding scenarios for the Chargers entering Week 18 (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out a recap of how the Chargers ultimately fell short against the Texans (Chargers Wire) […]
Chargers playoff picture: Updated AFC standings for Week 17
The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday to the Houston Texans and several outcomes cascaded. The Chargers can no longer win the AFC West and the Denver Broncos clinched the division in the biggest one. Secondly, the Chargers fell from fifth to seventh in the playoff race. They still have a playoff spot clinched. Los […]
Chargers-Texans Game Recap: Bolts can’t overcome ghosts of playoffs past, lose 20-16
No matter how good things seem to be, it can always get bad in a hurry. Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker was just named to his first Pro Bowl after another standout season. But in his first game since earning the honor, he was about as bad as we’ve ever seen him. Just before halftime, the […]
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