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Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s media availability for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 18 (Chargers.com) Check out the best photos from Saturday’s game against the Texans (Chargers Wire) Resting Justin Herbert in […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 18 vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers are resting their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos to close out the regular season. The Chargers are sitting a good amount of their starters because the team is no longer eligible to win the AFC West after their Week 17 loss at home against […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Justin Herbert will not start vs. Broncos

With the division out of reach and Chargers playing for only a chance moving their playoff seeding up amongst the wild cards, head coach Jim Harbaugh has decided that it won’t be worth trotting his franchise quarterback out there to play against the Broncos in the regular season finale. The game is also on the […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

PFF grades from Chargers-Texans: Khalil Mack was elite in loss

The Chargers overcame a very, very rough start to their game against the Texans to fall just short in a rematch of their playoff game from January. After allowing 14 points in the first six minutes, the Chargers defense hung on to allow just six points through the remaining ~34 minutes. Unfortunately their own 16 […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the playoff seeding scenarios for the Chargers entering Week 18 (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out a recap of how the Chargers ultimately fell short against the Texans (Chargers Wire) […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers playoff picture: Updated AFC standings for Week 17

The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday to the Houston Texans and several outcomes cascaded. The Chargers can no longer win the AFC West and the Denver Broncos clinched the division in the biggest one. Secondly, the Chargers fell from fifth to seventh in the playoff race. They still have a playoff spot clinched. Los […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers fall short in loss vs. Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their winning streak snapped by the hands of the Houston Texans in a 20-16 loss at SoFi Stadium in Week 17. The Chargers started the game off on the wrong foot, allowing two Texans touchdowns on the first two drives, conceding a 14-0 deficit right off the bat. The Chargers […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Houston Texans vs. LA Chargers Week 17 game discussion

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 17 matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans that will affect the AFC playoff picture. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers reveal Week 17 inactives vs. Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), defensive back RJ Mickens (shoulder), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), offensive lineman Jamaree […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers-Texans Game Preview: Elite defenses will define playoff rematch

The Chargers have waited almost an entire calendar year to get a shot at revenge against the Texans. Back in January, Houston’s defense picked off Justin Herbert four times en route to bouncing the Bolts from the postseason in a game many in The Bolt wish they could completely forget. The thing is, whatever motivation […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Chargers-Texans Injury Report: Salyer, St-Juste OUT vs. Houston

Final Update: The Chargers will be without yet another offensive tackle this week as recent starter at left tackle Jamaree Salyer has been ruled out against the Texans this week. Returner Derius Davis, safety RJ Mickens, and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste were all ruled out for Saturday, as well. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton, defensive tackle Teair […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Texans prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of the Chargers’ Week 17 matchup with the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out the final injury report for Chargers-Texans in Week 17 (Chargers.com) Check out who experts picked in this week’s matchup between the Chargers and […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the latest injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) This year’s Pro Bowl Chargers reacted to their selections for the annual event (Chargers.com) Five Chargers were named to this year’s Pro Bowl Games (Chargers Wire) What is the […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Herbert, Dicker among 5 Chargers named to 2026 Pro Bowl Games

The official results of this year’s Pro Bowl Games voting have been announced and the 11-4 Chargers are sending five players to the annual event. Quarterback Justin Herbert, offensive tackle Joe Alt, edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, safety Derwin James, and kicker Cameron Dicker were all named to this year’s all-star event with Dicker being the […]

3 months 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: The Chargers punched their ticket to the playoffs after the 49ers beat the Colts on MNF (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from Monday’s pressers from the Chargers (Chargers.com) The NFL suspended Denzel Perryman for two games (Chargers Wire) Philip Rivers showed […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Chargers playoff picture: Los Angeles clinches playoff spot with Colts loss on ‘Monday Night Football’

The Los Angeles Chargers clinched a playoff spot on Monday without even playing in the game. The Indianapolis Colts lost to fellow playoff hopefuls in the San Francisco 49ers. The game isin Indianapolis featured former Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers as Indy’s starting QB. Updated AFC standings How the Chargers clinched a playoff spot Now that […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended 2 games

On Monday morning, the NFL announced that Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is being suspended without pay for two games for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players.” Perryman was flagged for his hit against Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy when the latter was laying on the ground after […]

3 months ago | 5 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: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Cowboys (Chargers.com) Quentin Johnston enjoyed a standout performance back in his home state of Texas (Chargers.com) Check out the best social media reactions to the Chargers’ latest win (Chargers Wire) The […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

LA Chargers playoff picture: What Week 16 vs. Cowboys means for AFC standings

Week 16 has already blessed us with some amazing games, between the NFC West clash on Thursday that saw the Seahawks win an OT thriller against the Rams, and Saturday night’s Bears vs. Packers NFC North battle. Oh, and the Eagles also beat the Commanders — which eliminated the Chargers’ opponent this week, the Dallas […]

3 months ago | 2 reads