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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 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 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 fall short in loss vs. Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their winning streak snapped by the hands of the Houston Texans in a 20-16 loss at SoFi Stadium in Week 17. The Chargers started the game off on the wrong foot, allowing two Texans touchdowns on the first two drives, conceding a 14-0 deficit right off the bat. The Chargers […]

Houston Texans vs. LA Chargers Week 17 game discussion

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 17 matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans that will affect the AFC playoff picture. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, […]

Chargers reveal Week 17 inactives vs. Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), defensive back RJ Mickens (shoulder), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), offensive lineman Jamaree […]

Chargers-Texans Game Preview: Elite defenses will define playoff rematch

The Chargers have waited almost an entire calendar year to get a shot at revenge against the Texans. Back in January, Houston’s defense picked off Justin Herbert four times en route to bouncing the Bolts from the postseason in a game many in The Bolt wish they could completely forget. The thing is, whatever motivation […]

Chargers-Texans Injury Report: Salyer, St-Juste OUT vs. Houston

Final Update: The Chargers will be without yet another offensive tackle this week as recent starter at left tackle Jamaree Salyer has been ruled out against the Texans this week. Returner Derius Davis, safety RJ Mickens, and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste were all ruled out for Saturday, as well. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton, defensive tackle Teair […]

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Texans prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of the Chargers’ Week 17 matchup with the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out the final injury report for Chargers-Texans in Week 17 (Chargers.com) Check out who experts picked in this week’s matchup between the Chargers and […]

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 latest injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) This year’s Pro Bowl Chargers reacted to their selections for the annual event (Chargers.com) Five Chargers were named to this year’s Pro Bowl Games (Chargers Wire) What is the […]

Herbert, Dicker among 5 Chargers named to 2026 Pro Bowl Games

The official results of this year’s Pro Bowl Games voting have been announced and the 11-4 Chargers are sending five players to the annual event. Quarterback Justin Herbert, offensive tackle Joe Alt, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, safety Derwin James, and kicker Cameron Dicker were all named to this year’s all-star event with Dicker being the […]