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Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 14 vs. Eagles

The Los Angeles Chargers are facing the final stretch of their schedule, a five-week gauntlet that will ultimately decide whether or not they return to the playoffs. The Chargers are coming off of a convincing 31-14 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 13 matchup, but a new game is on the horizon […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

PFF grades from Chargers-Raiders: Kimani Vidal led the way

Kimani Vidal ended Week 13 as the Chargers’ highest-graded player (min. 20 snaps) after rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. On the other side, Khalil Mack was the defense’s highest-graded player after notching a half sack and overall helping keep Geno Smith in hell for 60 minutes of football. It was […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Victory Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert will undergo hand surgery on Monday (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Raiders (Chargers.com) Check out the best social media reactions from the Chargers’ win in Week 13 (Chargers Wire) Maxx Crosby finally broke […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

AFC playoff picture: Los Angeles Chargers move up again in Week 13

The Los Angeles Chargers moved up without playing a game last weekend and this weekend they were able to gain another slot in the AFC playoff picture. They now sit in fifth place in the conference. The Chargers moved up because the Jacksonville Jaguars won and the Indianapolis Colts lost, moving the Jags into the […]

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2 months ago | 2 reads

Justin Herbert fractures hand, will have surgery Monday

Justin Herbert was tackled by Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn on the Chargers’ first drive of the game on a scramble attempt in the red zone. On the very next play, Herbert threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston to take an early 7-0 lead. After showing no signs of an issue during […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers get big AFC West victory vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers are celebrating after beating the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 31-14 in Week 13 at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers came out of the gates with a quick touchdown in the first quarter from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Quentin Johnston to take a 7-0 lead. Herbert suffered a […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers injury vs. Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is in the locker room undergoing evaluations after injuring his left hand in the first quarter of the team’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The team is reporting that Herbert is questionable to return with his injury. Before he exited the game, Herbert went 5 of 5 with […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Talk about Raiders vs. Chargers right here with your fellow fans!

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers, November 30, 2025, 1:25 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face an AFC West rivalry game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers reveal Week 13 inactives vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers getting ready to play the Las Vegas Raiders for their Week 13 matchup. The Chargers hoped to have rookie running back Omarion Hampton back after he returned to practice, but his knee injury will keep him out against the Raiders. This means Kimani Vidal will remain the starter against the Raiders. […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers-Raiders Injury Report: RB Omarion Hampton OUT

After having his activation window opened to begin Week 13, the Chargers have decided not to activate running back Omarion Hampton from injured reserve despite the rookie practicing every day this week. That means it will be one more week of Kimani Vidal in the backfield with his backups being Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson, and […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Raiders prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Experts pick the winner of Chargers-Raiders (Chargers.com) Check out Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Three former Chargers were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (Chargers Wire) Could this season be the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Hear why Omarion Hampton is excited to return from his ankle injury (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Jim Harbaugh provided an update on the status of the offensive line this week (Chargers Wire) The […]

3 months ago | 7 reads

Week 13 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 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ Week 12 bye (Chargers.com) Ranking the Chargers’ remaining six games from easiest to hardest (Chargers Wire) The Chargers got a bump in the right direction regarding the playoff picture during their bye (Bolt Beat) […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Best and worst PFF grades for Chargers at the bye

It’s the bye week so we’re taking a look at the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Chargers. Who has been performing well enough to be in the top five? Which players have gotten themselves stuck in the bottom five with their underwhelming play? Let’s go ahead and find out. Offense Best […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: 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 at the bye week (Chargers.com) The top 5 performers for the Chargers at the bye week (Chargers Wire) Should the Chargers attempt to claim Dameon Pierce on waivers? (Bolt Beat) Mekhi Becton’s signing has […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Los Angeles Chargers fans: How confident are you at the bye?

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. I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Last week’s loss to the Jaguars was an absolute mess. […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how the Chargers can make a push for the playoffs following their bye week (Chargers.com) Three Chargers stats to know ahead of Week 12 (Chargers.com) Ladd McConkey has his eye on the 2028 Olympic flag football roster (Chargers […]

3 months ago | 1 read