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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why Trevor Penning is fired up to be a member of the Chargers (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Which Chargers should you start or sit in Week 10 of fantasy football? (Chargers Wire) The […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Chargers’ Odafe Oweh exceeds everybody’s pass-rush expectations

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Chargers edge-rusher Odafe Oweh, whose trade from Baltimore turned out to be one of those transactions that benefited everybody involved. Tuesday marked one of […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers move Ja’Sir Taylor at the trade deadline while trading for Trevor Penning (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers OL Trevor Penning (Chargers.com) Three reasons why the Chargers traded for Trevor Penning (Chargers Wire) […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Chargers trading for Saints OL Trevor Penning

The Chargers squeaked in a trade just before the league’s deadline past at 4:00 p.m. ET as it’s being reported they’re trading for Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning. The deal is for a 2027 sixth round pick and teeters on a passed physical. Penning missed the first three weeks of the season with turf toe. […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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 Monday’s presser with Jim Harbaugh (Chargers.com) What you need to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 10 (Chargers.com) Joe Alt will undergo season-ending ankle surgery (Chargers Wire) The Titans game only highlighted a big Chargers need […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton not expected to return until after Week 12 bye

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh gave a reporters a number of newsworthy nuggets on Monday during his usual presser. Aside from the bombshell about Joe Alt having season-ending ankle surgery, Harbaugh also informed members of the media that rookie running back Omarion Hampton would not be returning from IR until after the team’s Week 12 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers OT Joe Alt to have season-ending ankle surgery

The worst news imaginable has come to pass. According to a Chargers spokesperson, star left tackle Joe Alt will undergo season-ending surgery on his ankle he re-injured against the Titans on Sunday. With roughly five minutes remaining in the second quarter, a Titans pass rusher was being blocked by right tackle Trey Pipkins, and as […]

about 1 month ago | 2 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: The Chargers rallied around Daiyan Henley following the death of his brother (Chargers.com) Here’s how the Bolts dug deep to pull out the win against the Titans (Chargers.com) Check out some of the latest updates on Joe Alt’s ankle […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers OT Joe Alt may require procedure on re-injured ankle

The Chargers waited nearly a month to have left tackle Joe Alt back in the lineup. Behind him, the Bolts beat the Vikings in lopsided fashion in Week Eight. A week later, the team’s star blocker is now likely out for most of, if not the remainder of the year, following being rolled up on […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers breathe sigh of relief after win vs. Titans

The Los Angeles Chargers are heading home happy after a 27-20 win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9 at Nissan Stadium. It wasn’t the prettiest win against one of the league’s worst teams, but the Chargers will take any victory they can get at this point in the season with a playoff chase on […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers star Joe Alt carted off with injury vs. Titans

The Los Angeles Chargers are already suffering on the offensive line with Rashawn Slater and Mekhi Becton out, but now another player is hitting the sidelines. Left tackle Joe Alt was carted off as he hurt his right ankle for the second time this season against the Tennessee Titans in their Week 9 matchup. Alt […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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

Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) vs. Tennessee Titans (1-7), November 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. PT Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers are continuing their season against No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Chargers get bad injury news vs. Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their big Week 9 matchup inside Nissan Stadium against the Tennessee Titans. The Chargers were hoping to have Mekhi Becton this week despite having a knee injury, but he has been ruled inactive. Defensive back Tony Jefferson (hamstring), cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee), outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, offensive […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Titans Final Injury Report: Mekhi Becton questionable for Week 9

The Chargers may have their healthiest offensive line since Week Three is starting right guard Mekhi Becton can play after being listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report of Week Nine. He’s one of four players who were listed a questionable against the Titans, joining cornerback Deane Leonard (knee), tight end Will Dissly […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Titans Predictions Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Chargers rookies helped shape the first half of their 2025 season (Chargers.com) Josh Harris hopes to return soon following freak injury during the preseason (Chargers.com) What players could be on the Chargers’ radar during this year’s trade […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Bolts will wear navy ‘Super Chargers’ uniforms vs. Texans

After the Chargers dominated the Minnesota Vikings this past Thursday night while wearing their navy “Super Chargers” uniforms, the team has decided to give the fans what they want: Another game to rock what some believe may be their best combination. Per the team, the Chargers will wear their navy blue uniforms again towards the […]

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