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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 […]
Chargers get bad injury news on Ladd McConkey
The Los Angeles Chargers should be preparing to play their Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders without wide receiver Ladd McConkey. McConkey was a non-participant for the second consecutive day in practice due to a rib injury he suffered in the team’s Week 1 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. His status for the […]
Chargers face must-win game vs. Raiders in Week 2
The Los Angeles Chargers did not expect to lose their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but they were on the wrong end of the upset alert. A 26-14 loss to one of the worst teams in the league in 2025 definitely has the Chargers feeling a sense of urgency going into Week 2 against […]
Chargers linked to former top-3 pick in trade idea
The Los Angeles Chargers are just one game into the 2026 season, but they might be on the lookout for some upgrades across the roster. The defensive line struggled minimally, giving up over 100 yards against the Arizona Cardinals, so they might want to add some depth to the trenches. Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Justin Herbert sees steep fall in QB rankings
Good morning, Chargers fans! Justin Herbert’s Week One debut under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel likely had more eyes on it than his rookie debut back in 2020. That’s because the entire NFL world was in some way invested in finally seeing Herbert “unlocked” within a system that was supposed to take the pressure off […]
Chargers Injury Report Week 2: Ladd McConkey sits out Wednesday’s practice
On Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that wide receiver Ladd McConkey’s injury would be monitored on a day-t0-day basis and he wasn’t ready to give much of a timeline in regards to possible missed time. Two days later, McConkey was a non-participant for the Chargers in their first practice of Week Two as […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts see drastic fall after loss to Cardinals
The Chargers and their entire fan base were shocked by the double-digit loss to the Cardinals in Week One. For the most part, the Bolts were seen as a potential top-10 team to begin the season and mostly were seen ranked inside the top 16 across the board. However, a sloppy loss to the Cardinals […]
Chargers bringing sense of urgency in Week 2 vs. Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of work to do after their season-opening loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals came into the season with low expectations and the Chargers were viewed as a massive favorite going into the game, but that wasn’t reflected in the 26-14 loss. With a chance to start 0-2 […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts sign veteran WR Marquez Valdez-Scantling to practice squad
Good morning, Chargers fans! Following the injuries to Ladd McConkey, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Derius Davis, the Bolts went ahead and made several transactions involving receivers on Tuesday. First, the team signed Gary Jennings to the active roster. Then, they added former Chiefs and Saints wideout Marquez Valdez-Scantling to the practice squad. “MVS” has career totals […]
Chargers sign two-time Super Bowl champion to practice squad
The Los Angeles Chargers are boosting their wide receiver room going into Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, the Chargers are signing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad. The move comes after wide receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a rib injury in the team’s Week 1 loss […]
Our app drove Bolts From The Blue to one of its biggest commenter days ever
Seeing everyone show out to support the team and drive a great conversation…man that’s what we’re working for. On Sunday, the network of SB Nation communities set a new record for most comments ever in a single day. We’ve been around for 20+ years, that’s a lot of comments. The start of football season played […]
Chargers signing WR Gary Jennings to active roster
On Tuesday afternoon, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that the Chargers are signing wide receiver Gary Jennings to the active roster following an injury to wideout KeAndre Lambert-Smith. Jennings spent this past offseason with the Chargers where he recorded three receptions for 44 yards during the preseason. Prior to the Chargers, Jennings played for the […]
Ladd McConkey, Rashawn Slater leads Chargers offense in Week 1 PFF grades
The Chargers came out flat, disconnected, and overall sloppy on Sunday. We don’t need to rehash all of it, but we should highlight those who still found a way to standout despite the overall mess on the field. Wideout Ladd McConley was ELITE before leaving the game with his rib injury. Offensive tackles Rashawn Slater […]
Chargers Poll: NOW how confident are you in the Bolts?
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. Confidence was high in the Chargers going into their Week One matchup with the Cardinals, and rightfully. It was an inferior opponent on paper by all […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Ladd McConkey day-to-day with rib injury
Good morning, Chargers fans! On Monday, Jim Harbaugh gave us an update on wide reciever Ladd McConkey who left Sunday’s game after taking a big hit over the middle while leaping for a reception. Per Harbaugh, McConkey has a rib injury and is now considered day-to-day. The team will monitor his injury this week before […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: What went wrong vs. the Cardinals?
Good morning, Chargers fans! Or…maybe not-so good morning, if we’re being honest. The Chargers were 8.5-point favorites on Sunday against the Cardinals, yet they fell 26-14 at home behind a frustrating and sloppy performance in all three phases of the game. It simply looked like the entire team chose not to prepare up to their […]
Chargers vs. Cardinals Game Recap: New-look Bolts implode in 26-14 loss
The only way I could feasibly describe the Chargers in their 26-14 loss to the Cardinals in the season opener is…”worst-case scenario.” The worst-case scenario for the Chargers in what was arguably their easiest game of the year was going to be if the Mike McDaniel offense floundered, the Chris O’Leary defense looked abysmal, and […]
Chargers vs. Cardinals Week 1 Inactives: Genesis Smith gets nod over R.J. Mickens
With about 90 minutes to go until kickoff, the Chargers dropped their first inactives list of the 2026 season. The five players who will not suit up for the Bolts this week are safety R.J. Mickens, cornerback Deane Leonard, rookie offensive linemen Logan Taylor and Alex Harkey, and veteran offensive lineman Trevor Penning. Mickens is […]
Chargers-Cardinals injury report: Deane Leonard OUT, Tuli Tuipulotu questionable
The Chargers dropped their final injury report of Week One and it’s about as clean as you could ask for. Edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu (hip) is listed as questionable after being a limited participant at practice for most of the week. He dealt with a lower-body injury to begin training camp and it looks like […]
Predicting the Chargers 2026 win record: Recent history says Bolts will be fine
With the Chargers kicking off against the Cardinals in little more than 48 hours as I’m typing this, it’s about time I throw my hat in the ring with a season record prediction for 2026. After winning 11 games in each of the last two seasons, the Chargers rightfully deserve some more respect. They have […]
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