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Los Angeles Chargers fans and fantasy football players alike had to be cringing when running back Austin Ekeler landed on the injury report with a hamstring injury on Wednesday. Ekeler didn’t practice because of the injury, putting his Week 1 status against the Washington Football Team into question. However, about an hour before the first […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a lot of changes this offseason, especially with their coaching staff. The Chargers got rid of Anthony Lynn and hired Brandon Staley, the former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator who didn’t have to travel very far to his new office. Well, the Chargers also have the reigning Offensive Rookie of […]

He might be retired from the NFL, but former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and now high school football coach Philip Rivers still can’t avoid getting clocked in the head. During the celebration of St. Michael Catholic’s 24 – 21 upset win over Jackson, Rivers, now the head coach of St. Michael Catholic, got clocked on […]

The NFL season kicks off soon and the Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to be more competitive. After a busy offseason, this franchise has set themselves up for success for years to come. With a new coaching staff and a better roster, the Chargers could make some noise in 2021. LA’s offense is the strongest […]

With a new football season soon to be upon us, all eyes will be on the heavyweight title contenders heading into the 2021 NFL season. Now that it is widely expected for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers to make a deep playoff […]

Philip Rivers finally hung up his cleats after the 2020 season with the Indianapolis Colts, wrapping up an impressive 17-year career in the NFL. Rivers spent the first 16 seasons of his career with the Chargers before his last hurrah with the Colts. While Rivers is out of the NFL, he’s not done with football. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks will play their last game of the preseason on Saturday night. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Chargers-Seahawks prediction and pick. Neither of these teams has had a great preseason so far. The Chargers managed to scrape out a win against the […]

The 2021-22 NFL regular season is now just around the corner. With a new regular season approaching, that also means that fantasy football owners are gearing up for endless drafts with many hopeful potential winners currently out there. Searching for your fantasy football breakout quarterbacks, part of your larger group of fantasy football breakout candidates? […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers met at SoFi Stadium on Sunday night for another preseason game. This one, of course, has a ton of storylines, primarily regarding the 49ers quarterback battle between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. Well, Chargers rookie corner Asante Samuel Jr. certainly helped Kyle Shanahan a little bit after […]

Trying to bounce back in 2021 and return to the playoffs this season, the Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to make a huge leap and fight for postseason relevance in the competitive AFC landscape. Especially after Justin Herbert went off last season and set a ton of rookie records while showcasing his superstar ceiling with […]

After falling 19-16 in the preseason opener, the San Francisco 49ers will look to get back on track in their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a weird game for both the Chiefs and Niners in Week 1, as neither starting quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garopollo, were able to lead […]

In a California showdown with both teams featuring promising young former North Dakota State stars, this game has so many storylines to watch for at the quarterback position. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a 49ers-Chargers prediction and pick. The 49ers have a battle for their starting QB job between Trey […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has played just five games in the last two years combined as he hasn’t been able to shake free of injuries. Both he and LA are hoping for a much different 2021. James is being held out of preseason games entirely, as are a lot of Chargers starters. LA […]

During a Rams-Chargers preseason game, a fan got his rear absolutely broken by numerous fans. It was, to put it politely, a big ordeal. Here’s video of the fight in which a Rams fan gets bonked in the head, gut and side a bunch of times while other fans start tossing assorted beverages on everyone […]

The first NFL “battle of L.A.” will take place this weekend as the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams will battle it out at SoFi Stadium in their preseason opener. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Chargers-Rams prediction and pick. Both teams are coming into the 2021 season […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a lot of excitement brewing around beautiful SoFi Stadium, which is the home of this season’s Super Bowl. With new head coach Brandon Staley and young star quarterback Justin Herbert, the hype is real. But, one question the Chargers were waiting to figure out is whether or not to extend […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is in his first year in charge in LA. He’s wasting no time implementing his own strategies and ideas and that includes playing time for preseason games. On Thursday, Staley announced that Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wouldn’t be playing in the preseason. Then he expanded on it […]

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The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the more fascinating teams entering the 2021 season given the emergence of quarterback Justin Herbert in his rookie season. A huge part of the offense for the Chargers entering this year will once again be running back Austin Ekeler. Entering his 5th season in the league, Ekeler appears […]

Randy Moss. Antonio Brown. Odell Beckham. While QBs will always hold the spotlight as the biggest names in the NFL, wide receivers often come in right behind them, as the best wideouts often exude both talent and personality. But what about their sidekicks? A great receiver (perhaps with the exception of Calvin Johnson) can only […]

Remember Philip Rivers? Who doesn’t. The former Indianapolis Colts quarterback and long-time Los Angeles (and San Diego) Chargers signal-caller called it a career after the 2020 NFL season, leaving the Colts in a scramble to fill their quarterback position. One of the more consistent quarterbacks for the past decade, Rivers then moved on to become […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are led offensively by quarterback Justin Herbert, who had a tremendous rookie campaign. Herbert broke multiple rookie records in 2020, including most passing touchdowns with 31 and most completions with 396. Pro Bowl center Corey Linsley was brought in via free agency, and the Chargers drafted offensive tackle Rashawn Slater in […]

Extension talks have fallen apart between Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers, so Chargers wideout Keenan Allen is already recruiting the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Los Angeles. “come on home brother! Come on home!” Allen wrote on Twitter, tagging Adams. @tae15adams come on home brother! Come on home! — Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) July […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been busy this offseason. The Chargers have made plenty of moves to improve the team, especially on the offensive line to protect stud quarterback Justin Herbert. With a plethora of weapons, better pass protection, and a big-armed quarterback, L.A.’s offense could be in line for a huge year. The defense […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for one last ride with veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. On Monday, it was announced that the Steelers had agreed to terms with Melvin Ingram to add even more firepower to that defensive unit.  According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, it is a one-year deal for the former Los […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting free agent Melvin Ingram for a visit on Monday as training camp approaches, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The former Los Angeles Chargers defensive end is looking for a new team after spending his first nine seasons of the NFL with the Chargers. The Steelers could use more help in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a season in which they went 7-9. They didn’t make the playoffs, but the team showed the potential of becoming great. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert proved his worth with a monumental season. Herbert brought home the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award while breaking multiple records. The […]

Justin Herbert was probably just relaxing at home, minding his own business. Perhaps the Los Angeles Chargers star was fresh off a tiring workout and was ready to catch some shuteye when he suddenly caught a stray from Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs QB was a participant in the American Century […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West division for five straight years. They expect to continue that success in 2021 and with Patrick Mahomes locked in for the long haul, it’ll be tough for anyone to knock them off the pedestal. Last year, Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert burst onto the […]

The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching as each franchise begins training camp. Each team has their superstars that should perform. However, it’s the guys that are a bit unknown on the rosters that could make the largest impact. There are busts, and there are sleepers, and the best teams in the leagues have more […]

The Los Angeles Chargers struck gold this offseason from start to finish. From the departure of Anthony Lynn and Shane Steichen to the hiring of Brandon Staley, the signing of Corey Linsley, and drafting Rashaswn Slater and Asante Samuel Jr., the Chargers have a lot of people buzzing as SoFi Stadium is set to welcome […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have put together a talented roster and are ready to make a playoff run in 2021. They finished with a 7-9 record in the 2020 season but rookie quarterback Justin Herbert showed his value. A Chargers-led offense with Herbert under center will be great for years to come. After seeing what […]

Former NFL star Thomas Davis Sr. had his expensive sports car stolen and subsequently crashed on Tuesday. The incident was caught on surveillance video but it was difficult to identify the two suspects. Until now. Police officers in Union County, North Carolina said they’ve already ID’d the two culprits. And as it turns out, they’re […]

Across their nine selections in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers set out to improve their team, which was coming off of an impressive seven-win season. Riding on the back of now-sophomore quarterback Justin Herbert, this team looks to cement themselves as a long-term postseason contender in the AFC, even if their draft […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade in March according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers could solidify themselves as a contender if they make a trade for Jones. They are coming off of a 7-9 season but they now have a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. Herbert was […]

Julio Jones on the move? It sure looks that way. With the 2021 NFL Draft in the past and a dire cap space situation still looming, it appears the Atlanta Falcons are listening intently to offers for Jones, who’s set to make more than $15 million this year and be a $23 million hit to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a ton of young talent and are primed for a playoff push this season. Coming off a 7-9 season the Chargers showed a ton of potential and promise. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was everything the franchise could have hoped for and could develop into a star. On the defensive side […]

While all quarterback-needy franchises were looking for the next “it” guy to select in the 2021 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers gunslinger Justin Herbert was just chilling. Despite showing a ton of potential and legit on-field brilliance, Herbert’s name rarely gets whispered in the same breath of other quarterbacks allegedly in line to be the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off of a 7-9 season. With another great few days from the franchise in the 2021 NFL Draft, they have set themselves up for a good run. Although they did not make the playoffs last season, they have found their franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. In his rookie season, […]