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Pair of Chargers land amongst PFF’s top 15 rookies through Week 8
The Chargers have had some success with their first two draft classes under general manager Joe Hortiz. His first class produced both Joe Alt, Ladd McConkey, Tarheeb Still, and Cam Hart. His most recent class has seen first-rounder Omarion Hampton show some star power prior to injury and now tight end Oronde Gadsden II is […]
Chargers vs. Titans By The Numbers: You have to feel bad for Tennessee, right?
The Chargers (5-3) are in the midst of their mini bye between last Thursday’s win over the Vikings and this week’s game against the lowly Titans (1-7). They’re coming off their most complete game in weeks to help right the ship following the lopsided loss to the Colts and a game against Tennessee is just […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the current playoff picture entering Week Nine (Chargers.com) The Chargers released their unofficial depth chart for Week Nine (Chargers.com) What are the biggest areas of need for the Chargers as the trade deadline approaches? (Chargers Wire) Jim […]
Chargers sign S Marcus Williams to practice squad
On Tuesday morning, the Chargers announced a handful of roster transactions following a group workout to begin the week. Defensive depth is on the way as the team signed veteran safety Marcus Williams and defensive tackle Kyle Peko. In a pair of corresponding moves, the Chargers are releasing both wide receiver Luke Grimm and running […]
Best and worst PFF grades from Chargers-Vikings: Herbert elite again vs. MIN defense
For second time in three years against the Vikings defense, Justin Herbert had a stellar performance that culminated in one of the best PFF single-game grades of his career. Despite throwing a pick, and nearly one other, Herbert finished with 227 passing yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 62 yards as he consistently […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts closing back in on top 10
The Chargers enjoyed a much needed get-right game as they demolished the Minnesota Vikings in primetime behind the return of Joe Alt protecting Herbert’s blindside. The Chargers threw for almost 200 yards in the second half and built a multi-score lead before coasting through the final 30 minutes behind Kimani Vidal’s tough and consistent running. […]
Oronde Gadsden II is no ordinary rookie TE for the Los Angeles Chargers
Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II, who has taken his father’s lessons to heart about how to become an important part […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week Nine (Chargers.com) Three stats to know as the Chargers enter Week Nine of the NFL season (Chargers.com) Justin Herbert continues to settle into the LA spotlight alongside Madison Beer […]
Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 9 vs. Titans
The Los Angeles Chargers are eyeing another win as they travel to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. The Titans are projected to be one of the worst teams in the league at the end of the season after starting the year 1-7. Their only win came in Week 5 against […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Oronde Gadsden and other rookies propelled the Chargers to victory on Thursday night (Chargers.com) The latest win for the Chargers impressed a number of NFL pundits (Chargers.com) Have the Chargers finally found a pass rush? (Chargers Wire) […]
Chargers S Derwin James suffered low ankle sprain, could miss little to no time
The Chargers got excellent news following Thursday’s win over the Vikings as safety Derwin James — who left the contest early with an ankle injury — was diagnosed with a low ankle sprain. He’s expected to undergo an MRI on Friday and could very well miss little to know time depending on what they find. […]
5 winners, 3 losers from Chargers-Vikings: Oronde Gadsden, Justin Eboigbe shine in primetime
The Chargers beat the Vikings with a full team effort, including some notable performances by the youngsters on the roster. After being a non-factor for most of his rookie season, defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe sacked Carson Wentz twice, doubling his sack total on the year in one game. Rookie seventh-round safety R.J. Mickens also picked […]
Chargers Daily Links: Victory Friday 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 Vikings on Thursday Night Football (Chargers.com) It was a group of Chargers rookies that propelled the Bolts to victory on Thursday Night (Chargers.com) Five more takeaways from LA’s latest victory (Chargers […]
Chargers smoke Vikings, but lose key players to injury
The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the win column with a 37-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. In the win, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns — one each to tight end Oronde Gadsden II, wide receiver Ladd McConkey and rookie wideout Tre’ Harris. Kimani […]
Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win
Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]
Talk about Vikings vs. Chargers right here with your fellow fans!
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers, October 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video The Los Angeles Chargers face a big matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on a national stage with Thursday Night Football. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread […]
Chargers get good injury news vs. Vikings
The Los Angeles Chargers are warming up for their big Week 8 matchup inside SoFi Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers are excited to have offensive tackle Joe Alt back in action after he was out following an injury he suffered in Week 4 against the New York Giants. Running back Hassan Haskins, tight […]
Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II named Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Truly great performances in the NFL never go unnoticed. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden’s magnificent outing against the Colts this past Sunday was the talk of the football world in the days that followed because, well, how often does a day three rookie go for 164 yards and a touchdown on just seven catches? Especially […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Vikings: Joe Alt’s return could be turning point for Bolts
The Chargers were enjoying one of their best starts to the season in recent memory before they lost left tackle Joe Alt to a high ankle sprain. Since that occurred early on in Week Three’s matchup with the Broncos, the Chargers offense has taken a sharp turn south and hasn’t quite been able to find […]
Chargers vs. Vikings: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The 4-3 Chargers are welcoming the 3-3 Vikings into SoFi Stadium tonight with both teams looking to get back in the win column sooner rather than later. The Bolts need to find a way to toughen up their defense after a string of poor showings and the Vikings will look […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Vikings predictions thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of Chargers-Vikings (Chargers.com) Check out the final Chargers injury report of Week Eight (Chargers.com) What does a path look like for the Chargers to beat the Vikings? (Chargers Wire) Kimani Vidal is a must-start in […]
Chargers Reacts Survey Week 8
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 8, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Chargers-Vikings Final Injury Report: Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins questionable
The Chargers could very well have their healthiest offensive line in weeks with the expected return of both offensives tackles in Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins. For the third consecutive practice, both Alt and Pipkins logged limited workloads, although both Monday and Wednesday were “estimations” instead of full-fledged practices. The only player already ruled out […]
Philip Rivers, Rodney Harrison among former Chargers up for 2026 HoF class
On Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their latest group of former NFL players who have been confirmed to move on in their voting process for next year’s class. This year, there are four former Bolts still in the running to be a member of the Class of 2026. For the first time, […]
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