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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 15, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
Former NFL MVP feels ‘disrespected’ by Colts signing 44-year old Philip Rivers
Jealousy can be a heck of a thing. Following the Colts announcing the signing of 44-year old quarterback Philips Rivers, who ended his career in Indy after playing there in 2020, former MVP Cam Newton didn’t mince words about his thoughts on the move during a recent podcast appearance. Newton called it “almost like a […]
Chargers sign TE Tanner McLachlan to practice squad
On Thursday morning, the Chargers announced the signing of tight end Tanner McLachlan to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, the team is releasing rookie center Josh Kaltenberger. McLachlan is a former sixth-round pick of the Bengals in 2024 while simultaneously being a sixth-round pick in that year’s CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert recently gave an update on the status of his hand this week (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s opponent (Chargers Wire) Former Chargers All-Pro Desmond King […]
Chargers land Penn State OG Vega Ioane in Field Yates’ newest mock draft
With every game that the Chargers play, the more and more pressing the need becomes to find real answers to the underwhelming interior protection for Justin Herbert. Mekhi Becton has been — in a word — underwhelming. Monday night’s win against the Eagles was one of the worst games of his career and to put […]
Chargers-Chiefs By The Numbers: Kansas City is still the Mahomes-Kelce Show
The Chargers are heading to Kansas City this week to face the Chiefs for the second time this year as they look to sweep their divisional rival for the first time in well over a decade. Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs elite haven’t been their usual clutch selves this year as they’re […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Where do the Chargers sit in the current playoff picture? (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 15 (Chargers.com) The good, the bad, and the ugly from Monday night’s win over the Eagles (Chargers Wire) […]
2 winners, 2 losers from Chargers-Eagles: Justin Herbert’s gutsy outing propels Bolts over Philly
The Chargers simply found a way on Monday night. Justin Herbert found a way with his legs and masterful game sense to lead the Chargers down the field when it mattered most. The Chargers secondary found a way to keep Jalen Hurts in an uncomfortable spot all night long. These are just two examples of […]
Philip Rivers signs with Colts practice squad
I cannot believe I’m writing these words right now, but that doesn’t make this breaking news any less true. Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Colts are signing 44-year old former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad. Rivers has not played since the COVID season of 2020 when he was with Indy. That […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Critics still tough on Bolts despite beating SB Champs
The Chargers are now winners of two consecutive games coming off of their Week 12 bye. While the win over the Raiders was nice, being able to outlast the defending Super Bowl champions in overtime, in your own stadium, in primetime, is incredibly hard to top. Justin Herbert played through a surgically-repaired left hand and […]
Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 15 vs. Chiefs
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a big win against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in overtime in Week 14 and now they are getting ready to play the team they lost to in the big game in the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers are a better team record-wise than the Chiefs, […]
PFF grades from Chargers-Eagles: Donte Jackson authors elite performance vs. PHI
Cornerback Donte Jackson recorded his fourth interception of the season on Monday night and his ninth overall over the past two seasons. That takeaway helped solidify an elite 91.6 game grade for the veteran as he left the team’s win as the highest-graded player in primetime. For anyone who managed to watch the entire game, […]
Chargers Daily Links: Victory Tuesday open thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Eagles in primetime (Chargers.com) Tony Jefferson had visions of his game-winning interception (Chargers.com) What we learned from the Chargers’ win over the Eagles on Monday night (NFL.com) Justin Herbert made sure […]
Chargers beat Eagles in overtime on walkoff interception
The Los Angeles Chargers are going nuts after a 22-19 victory against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14’s edition of Monday Night Football. On the final play of the game, the Eagles were driving down the field and had a chance to get close to the end zone, but Jalen Hurts […]
Chargers-Eagles Game Recap: Bolts pick off Jalen Hurts 4 times, win in OT thriller 22-19
The Chargers were given every opportunity to win this game over the Eagles. Then they were given every opportunity to lose it as well. And that pendulum swung back-and-forth like that all night long in a slop-filled matchup that featured over half a dozen turnovers, and one instance in particular that featured two Eagles giveaways […]
LA Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Monday Night Football game discussion
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 8, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: ABC, ESPN, ESPN App The Los Angeles Chargers face a crucial Monday Night Football game with the Philadelphia Eagles in town at SoFi Stadium. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your […]
Chargers reveal Week 14 inactives vs. Eagles
The Los Angeles Chargers getting ready to play the Philadelphia Eagles for their Week 14 matchup. The Chargers are excited to have rookie running back Omarion Hampton back after he was activated to the 53-man roster following a knee injury that kept him out for several weeks. However, a few players won’t be in uniform […]
Chargers waive DT Naquan Jones
The Chargers are paving the way for a number of players to return to the active roster — including running back Omarion Hampton — by waiving defensive tackle Naquan Jones, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Jones has appeared in eight games for the Bolts this year, totaling 10 tackles, one tackle for loss, and a […]
Chargers-Eagles Game Preview: Jalen Hurts and Co. need to find identity
This week we are joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of our Eagles sister site, Bleeding Green Nation, to help us preview this week’s primetime matchup. BLG is one of the best in the business so it’s always a pleasure to gather some insight from him into the team he knows best. This is a pretty […]
Chargers vs. Eagles: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! Tonight’s matchup against the Eagles is one that could end up defining this season for the Chargers. A win over the reigning — and reeling — Super Bowl Champions would give LA some much-needed cushion in their pursuit for sustaining a spot amongst the AFC’s wildcards. This goes double now […]
Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Derwin James has an interesting solution to the Eagles’ tush push (Charger Report) Five final thoughts ahead of Monday Night Football (Chargers.com) Check out on the Chargers’ final injury report for Week 14 (Chargers.com) How the game against the […]
Chargers-Eagles Injury Report: Justin Herbert questionable for Monday Night Football
Saturday (Final) Update: The Chargers have dropped their final injury report of Week 14 and both quarterback Justin Herbert (left hand) and running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) are each listed as questionable for Monday night against the Eagles. Jim Harbaugh has been optimistic about Herbert playing as normal this week and the same goes for […]
Chargers-Eagles Game Preview: Bolts must control the trenches in primetime
The Chargers will cap off the Week 14 slate of NFL games by playing the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Both teams are 8-4 and need this win as much as the other in hopes of keeping their playoff hopes healthy. Good news, though. The Eagles will be without starting defensive tackle Jalen Carter after […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Eagles prediction thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Here’s why Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal are excited to team up down the stretch (Chargers.com) Could the Chargers be forced to play both Herbert and Lance given the former’s […]
Justin Herbert breeds confidence for Chargers’ postseason contention
Confidence in the Chargers’ postseason potential has grown and and shrunk wildly this year depending on the week. After starting 3-0 against the AFC West, it seemed like it was going to be a magical year for the Bolts. Fast-forward to their bye week (after going 4-4 over their next eight games) and the vibes […]
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