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Chargers-Bills Injury Report: Rashawn Slater full participant on Thursday
Some good news came with the Chargers’ second injury report of Week Three. Left tackle Rashawn Slater, who only practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, was a full participant on Thursday while being listed with a groin injury. Right guard Cole Strange, who was also limited in the team’s first practice with a pectoral […]
Chargers-Bills Injury Report: Bolts have a laundry list to open Week 3
The Chargers hit the field for their first practice of Bills week and it has unfortunately come with a rather lengthy injury report. In all, 14 players grace the list with two of them being Khalil Mack and Derwin James who received veteran days off. James has a fractured pinky, but the plan is for […]
Chargers signing WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling to active roster
The Chargers are bringing up veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdez-Scantling to the active roster after signing him to the practice in Week Two. The move comes after the Chargers release wide receiver Greg Jennings following the signing of tight end Hayden Rucci from the Jaguars practice squad. Scantling will turn 32 years old next week […]
Bolts from the Blue Reacts Survey: Confidence couldn’t get any lower, right?
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. With two losses in the first two weeks of the season, is confidence even a concept that the Chargers fan base can experience? Where do we […]
Chargers-Bills Game Preview: Josh Allen, BUF offense looks unstoppable
The Chargers have allowed 26 points apiece to the Cardinals and Raiders through their first two games. If the defense wasn’t having any fun before, it’s going to be a whole new ballgame when they travel to face the Buffalo Bills and the top-scoring offense in the NFL. Josh Allen has accounted for nine total […]
Chargers vs. Bills Opening Odds: Bolts underdogs by a full touchdown in Week 3
The Chargers are 0-2 after losing to both the Cardinals and Raiders to begin the season. That was the “easy” part of their schedule before a truly unimaginable gauntlet over the next two months. First up is a road trip to Buffalo where they will take on the 2-0 Bills. The Bolts entered this week […]
Jim Harbaugh sends Chargers a message ahead of Week 3
The Los Angeles Chargers face a 0-2 hole to start the season, and things aren’t going to get easier as they travel to Highmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. The Bills have been arguably the best team in the league so far this season, as they lead the league in […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts sign TE Hayden Rucci, release WR Gary Jennings
Good morning, Chargers fans! Following the placement of Charlie Kolar and David Njoku on injured reserve this week, the Chargers are signing former Dolphins and 49er tight end Hayden Rucci to the active roster. He will join Oronde Gadsden II as the only two tight ends on the Chargers roster as of Wednesday morning. Rucci […]
Chargers Week 3 Power Rankings Roundup:
A second consecutive loss to begin the season has the Chargers plummeting down power rankings even more this week. For the first time since Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach, you’re be hard-pressed to find an outlet that still views the Chargers as a top-20 team. How could they not, though? They’re one of […]
Chargers-Raiders Winners/Losers: Omarion Hampton giveth then taketh away
The Chargers are in a weird spot with their second-year running back. Omarion Hampton has arguably been the biggest bright spot of the offense through two games. But, he’s also turned the ball over twice in as many games. If I were to have predicted that Hampton and Justin Herbert would have a combined five […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts select Oklahoma DT in updated 2027 NFL mock draft
Good morning, Chargers fans! At 0-2, the trajectory of the Bolts this season is firmly downward. A look at the league’s No. 1 most difficult schedule from Week Three on could very well turn in to a top-five pick in next year’s draft if things don’t take a drastic turn. However, this new updated 2027 […]
Chargers place David Njoku, Charlie Kolar on injured reserve
The Chargers didn’t just get roughed up on the scoreboard against the Raiders on Sunday. They actually ended up leaving the game down nearly half a dozen starters due to various injuries. On Monday, Jim Harbaugh shared the rough injury update with reporters. Per Harbaugh, the Chargers are placing both tight ends David Njoku and […]
Is Chargers’ season over after 0-2 start at home?
The Los Angeles Chargers are waking up in a bit of a pickle after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 2. The identical 26-14 final score that they suffered last week against the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers were gifted the chance to start 2-0 by facing off against arguably the two […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Mike McDaniel’s run game is near an all-time low
Everyone expected Mike McDaniel’s offense to be dynamic and explosive through the air, but his ability to scheme a rushing attack was an under-appreciated aspect of his coaching that Chargers fans were also excited to welcome onto the team. That…hasn’t been the case through his first two games calling the offense. In the tweet below […]
Chargers TE David Njoku carted off vs. Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers offense is taking a hit after tight end David Njoku has been carted off in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 at SoFi Stadium. Njoku suffered a knee injury in the first play of the second quarter, which could keep him out of the rest of […]
Chargers vs. Raiders Game Thread: Can the Bolts bounce back
Welcome to Week Two, Chargers fans! We’re going back to using a separate game thread to have you all discuss the game as it goes instead of having the live game recap pull double-duty. The Bolts are entering a must-win situation in just the second week of the season. The Raiders are coming off a […]
Chargers vs. Raiders Game Recap: Self-inflicted wounds, lack of discipline lead Bolts to 0-2 start
The Chargers were disastrous in Week Two, falling to the Raiders 26-14 at home to fall to 0-2 on the season ahead of what will be the league’s toughest schedule from Week Three on. Justin Herbert and the offense turned the ball over three times, including a pair of interceptions (although one was a David […]
Chargers vs. Raiders Live Game Recap: Bolts confronting early must-win situation
The Chargers are back at home this week to host the 1-0 Raiders after they beat the Dolphins 27-13 in Las Vegas. Kirk Cousins is their quarterback to begin the season and the last time he played the Charges, he threw four interceptions in a tail-whipping by Los Angeles. Mike McDaniel, Justin Herbert, and the […]
Chargers reveal Week 2 inactives vs. Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Cornerback Elijah Molden (hamstring), defensive back Deane Leonard (abdomen), cornerback Isas Waxter, offensive lineman Logan Taylor, […]
Chargers vs. Raiders Week 2: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
The Chargers are back in SoFi Stadium in Week Two to host the Raiders (1-0) who are coming off a convincing win over the Dolphins to begin their season. As with all divisional matchups, this one is expected to be hghly competitive. It also features both Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty, the two top backs […]
Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey questionable, Elijah Molden out vs. Raiders
After missing both Wednesday and Thursday practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) logged a limited session on Friday and now enters the weekend with a questionable tag. That’s quite the jump from no practice before Friday to now having a real chance to play, but that may be because of a cautious approach from the […]
Chargers-Raiders Game Preview: Justin Herbert, Chargers offense must rebound in Week 2
The Chargers are back at home this Sunday to host the Raiders (1-0). Their Week One matchup with the Cardinals unfortunately left us with more questions than answers in regards to what the Chargers are this year and who they’re going to become by the end of the season. Sunday’s game could be a pivotal […]
Chargers-Raiders Game Preview: Fernando Mendoza could start sooner rather than later
The Chargers are 0-1 and are set to face a 1-0 Raiders team this Sunday who have upset on their minds, on top of the added motivation to make a divisional rival face an 0-2 start to the year. This week, we were lucky to have Matt Holder of Silver & Black Pride (SB Nation’s […]
Chargers LB Daiyan Henley has a lot to prove this season
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley is entering the final year of his rookie contract after being selected by the team in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft out of Washington State. Henley has started every game for the Chargers in the last two seasons leading up to 2026, but he is still […]
Chargers-Raiders Injury Report: Ladd McConkey, Trey Pipkins OUT once again
For the second consecutive practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) did not participate in practice for the Chargers. Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, he worked out in the same manner that he did on Wednesday, working off to the side with one of the team’s trainers. This second missed practice likely means he won’t be available […]
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