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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 13 vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to put their past behind them when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their first game after the bye week. The Chargers are coming off of an embarrassing 35-6 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 11 matchup, but a new week awaits with the Raiders […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Chargers add another Oregon DT in new 2026 mock draft

It’s likely time to get comfortable with seeing the Chargers paired with a standout defensive tackle in 2026 mock drafts. That position, along with the interior offensive line, will more than likely be the two most-mocked positions to the Bolts in the first round. The Chargers are very soft in those areas and that issues […]

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: What’s the current playoff picture look like entering Week 12? (Chargers.com) Check out the Chargers’ unofficial depth chart for Week 12 (Chargers.com) Jim Harbaugh provided an update in Omarion Hampton (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh is continuing to keep the […]

Chargers early 2026 2-round mock draft: Bolts beef up OL, front seven

The Chargers got “out-physicaled” by the Jaguars this past Sunday. Didn’t matter what phase of the game, it simply looked like the Chargers did not want to be out on that field and no one wanted anything to do with stopping Jacksonville from inflicting their will. That’s why it may be time to start looking […]

Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts take expected tumble after blowout loss

The Chargers had an excellent opportunity to head into their Week 12 bye with a boatload of momentum had they been able to beat the Jaguars and move to 8-3. However, the exact opposite of the ideal situation happened. The Bolts were blown out by the Jaguars on the road 35-6 behind what had to […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Takeaways from Jim Harbaugh’s presser on Monday (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of their bye week (Chargers.com) Overreactions from Week 11’s loss to the Jaguars (Chargers Wire) Justin Herbert’s rookie debut makes Shedeur Sanders’ debut […]

Best and worst PFF grades from Chargers-Jaguars: Trevor Penning underwhelms in debut

It was a bad, bad day for the Chargers on Sunday. The Bolts received a 48.3 overall game grade by Pro Football Focus which is currently their worst of the year. They also post a season-low grade in rushing (47.6), total defense (43.8), and coverage (41.4). Justin Herbert also finished with his lowest total for […]