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With a Los Angeles Chargers Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, the Chargers have their first primetime game of the season. Ahead of the Chargers-Cowboys game, we’ll make our Chargers Week 6 predictions.  After starting the season 0-2, the Chargers rebounded nicely with two straight wins versus the Minnesota Vikings and […]

The NFL Week 6 schedule kicked off with a tough matchup to watch on Thursday night, with the Kansas City Chiefs earning an ugly win over the hapless Denver Broncos. As the weekend goes along, the slate does get more interesting, though, culminating in what should be a fun (if not frustrating for fans of the […]

Los Angeles Chargers star Austin Ekeler has some thoughts on the recent debate that has surrounded contracts that NFL running backs have been receiving. Ekeler had some friction with the Chargers during contract negotiations this past offseason, although the two sides were eventually able to agree for Ekeler’s return for the 2023 campaign, per Jonathan […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has not missed any time this season. But he did suffer a finger injury on his left hand in the team’s Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. An injury significant enough for Herbert to show up on the team’s Thursday injury report, albeit as a “full participant.” […]

Maybe the Dallas Cowboys feel they deserve a break after getting thrashed in Week 5 on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately for them, the Los Angeles Chargers’ injury report released on Thursday is doing them no favors. Chargers QB Justin Herbert (left finger) and RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) were both listed as “full” participants for Thursday’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers just got huge Austin Ekeler and Derwin James injury updates ahead of their Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys. “Practicing for #Chargers today: RB Austin Ekeler (ankle), S Derwin James (hamstring), S Alohi Gilman (heel), CB Deane Leonard (hamstring),” Daniel Popper, the Chargers beat writer for The Athletic, reported on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to return to the playoffs in the competitive AFC. The Chargers have a talented offense led by Justin Herbert. However, their defense is struggling and needs to improve. Through four games, Los Angeles is 2-2 and in the middle of the AFC playoff race. The Chargers have won two […]

J.C. Jackson’s tenure with the Los Angeles Chargers will not be remembered fondly. After signing a huge, five-year deal to bolster the up-and-coming Chargers’ defense, he was traded away in the second year with LA. Jackson was flipped back to the New England Patriots, his former team, for a measly draft-pick swap. The Chargers didn’t […]

As expected, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jerry Tillery has been fined for his dirty hit on Justin Herbert during their Week 4 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers. For those who missed it, Tillery was ejected in the second quarter of the contest for his late hit on Herbert when the quarterback was already […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a mixed start to the 2023 NFL season. They have had two wins and two losses in their first four games. However, they secured a crucial victory in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite the win, there is still one major issue that the Chargers must address […]

The Justin Herbert-led Los Angeles Chargers are making all the moves to bolster their defense for a deep playoff push. They have an even two-win and two-loss record after their victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. But, this is not enough to solidify themselves as a Super Bowl contender. They first traded JC Jackson across […]

The New England Patriots are welcoming back a familiar face. J.C. Jackson is returning to Foxborough, getting traded from the Los Angeles Chargers for a late-round pick swap in the 2025 NFL Draft, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported on Wednesday. The trade ends a brief, but incredibly disappointing tenure for Jackson in Southern […]

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack had a career-day Sunday when he put up six sacks and two forced fumbled versus the Las Vegas Raiders in a 24-17 win for the Chargers. He got the ultimate revenge on his former team who traded him away by continuously taking down backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell. The six […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. reportedly suffered a sprained wrist during Sunday’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Donald Parham Jr. could return for the Chargers’ next game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6, as they are on a bye this week, but it is […]

Brandon Staley is the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. He started his professional coaching career with the Chicago Bears in 2017. He took a position with the Denver Broncos for a year before accepting the defensive coordinator job with the Los Angeles Rams. The Los Angeles Chargers made him their head coach after […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Khalil Mack had a career day on Sunday in his team’s Week 4 victory over rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders. The 10-year NFL vet had a career-high six sacks in the Chargers’ 24-17 win. However, Mack doesn’t take all the credit. He says O’Connell helped out […]

The Los Angeles Chargers survived a tough game against the Las Vegas Raiders despite them being without Jimmy Garoppolo. Justin Herbert once again dazzled for the Chargers as they were without Austin Ekeler, Joey Bosa, and Mike Williams (who is out for the season). Herbert showed his toughness once again and suffered an injury to […]

Late in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley decided to go for it on 4th-and-1 with a quarterback sneak, and Justin Herbert did not get it, resulting in the Raiders getting a short field with a chance to tie the game with a touchdown. This is the […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jerry Tillery was ejected from his team’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 for a dirty hit on quarterback Justin Herbert. On a 2nd-and-6 from the Raiders’ 32, Herbert scrambled out to his right while defensive end Maxx Crosby gave chase. As the QB scampered out of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are chasing a division crown with the Las Vegas Raiders coming to town this week. With a 1-2 record, Justin Herbert’s squad has a lot to work on heading into Week 4. The Chargers’ JC Jackson got an update on his Week 4 status after getting benched last week. Injury updates […]

The Las Vegas Raiders won’t have quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for their Week 4 divisional clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. Garoppolo, who has been in the concussion protocol, has been ruled out for the contest, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Garoppolo was able to take the practice field on Thursday and Friday, but he was unable […]

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Las Vegas Raiders for an AFC West battle during the late window. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with a Raiders-Chargers prediction and pick. The Raiders are (1-2) after falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday night. Vegas took down the Denver Broncos in Week 1 but […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is still in concussion protocol as the team prepares to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season. This situation arises just two days before the crucial game. Garoppolo’s status was marked as questionable on the team’s injury report for Friday. This comes […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back JC Jackson has had a tumultuous start to his season. However, head coach Brandon Staley thinks Jackson and the Chargers are beginning to see eye-to-eye. In fact, Staley expects Jackson to be active in Week 4, via PFT. Still, Staley said the decision on whether or not Jackson will start […]

The Las Vegas Chargers Week 4 matchup with their AFC West rival Las Angeles Chargers is a massive game in the division. Both teams are 1-2, and the team that wins will likely have a shot to challenge for the playoffs, while the team that loses will be in serious trouble. Ahead of the Raiders-Chargers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers received a trio of injury updates Friday ahead of their Week 4 clash against the Las Vegas Raiders. Star running back Austin Ekeler was limited in practice Friday and will reportedly be listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. Additionally, safety Derwin James is also listed as […]

Brandon Staley knows how big of a contract JC Jackson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. But, it remained a question in the minds of NFL fans why he was not able to play in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. A lot of signs are now pointing toward a  Week 4 return versus the […]

On the surface, Week 4’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers seems about as even as they come. After all, both are AFC West teams entering play with 1-2 records. But a closer look reveals that these clubs are heading in different directions. That info is sure to be helpful as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley surprisingly benched cornerback JC Jackson for the Chargers Week 3 game versus the Minnesota Vikings. The benching came after receivers for the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans torched him for over 100 yards in Weeks 1 and 2. Jackson spoke on his benching after Sunday’s win over the […]

With wide receiver Mike Williams out of the 2023 NFL season, it’s next man up for the Los Angeles Chargers. That man is rookie wideout Quentin Johnston, who earned praise from head coach Brandon Staley on Wednesday. Staley said Johnston will play a bigger role in Williams’ absence, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. #Chargers coach Brandon […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got some devastating news when they lost WR Mike Williams for the season due to a torn ACL. But in a bad news/good news deal, Wednesday’s practice hinted that RB Austin Ekeler might be close to a return to the lineup. Ekeler was seen at practice with his helmet in hand, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers managed to avoid going 0-3 with a last-second standoff against the Minnesota Vikings. Brandon Staley’s decision was second-guessed once again, but the magic of Justin Herbert was enough for the Chargers to get the win despite losing Mike Williams to a season-ending torn ACL. The loss of Williams is a big […]

While the Los Angeles Chargers picked up their first win of the season on Sunday, it did not come without a price. Star receiver Mike Williams will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL late in the third quarter. Williams has been an effective number-two wideout for the Chargers for many […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson has a warrant out for his arrest in Massachusetts. Chargers head coach Brandon Staley surprisingly deactivated the star CB for the team’s Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. While it seemed like Staley made this decision for on-field reasons, the legal issues may have played a role. “The […]

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up a much-needed 28-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 3 action, but they didn’t escape from the game unscathed. Midway through the game, star wide receiver Mike Williams was carted off the field with a knee injury, and after initial reports suggested his season could be over, […]

What was expected has been confirmed for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, as the star pass-catcher tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2023 season, according to Adam Schefter. Williams was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Chargers’ Week 3 win over the Minnesota Vikings on […]

The Minnesota Vikings dropped their third straight one-possession game to start the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing them to 0-3. The Vikings had a chance to win the game in the final minute after converting a fourth down inside the Chargers’ 10-yard line with 35 seconds left. With no timeouts, Minnesota […]

The Los Angeles Chargers finally got a win under their belt in a thrilling 28-24 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 — but they may have lost Mike Williams in the process. “Remains to be seen today whether or not Mike Williams escaped major injury, he’s going to have an MRI today, but […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley received plenty of criticism following his nearly-blown call on fourth down against the Minnesota Vikings. Despite the criticism, Staley remained unapologetic for making that call deep in Chargers territory at crunch time. The Chargers held a precarious four-point lead on their 24-yard line with just 1:51 left in […]