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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is currently dealing with a neck injury that could keep him out of action for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ekeler aggravated a previous injury in the team’s 26-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, which happened during the onside kick at the end of […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will not play in the team’s Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a sprained MCL. However, his injury apparently wasn’t as serious as originally thought, which means there is a chance he could be back in time for their big Thursday night showdown against the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been without the services of star running back Melvin Gordon due to an MCL injury that has already kept him out of the lineup for last Sunday’s 33-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. This will once again be the case against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 action as he […]

If there is one thing to agree on, it’s that it’s a great time to be a Los Angeles football fan regardless of what team someone prefers. The Rams have been an unbelievable powerhouse all season long, only losing to the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers, on the other hand, have only lost three games, […]

The 2018 NFL regular season is getting ready to wrap up and fans are starting to get a pretty clear picture of who will be fighting it out for the Lombardi Trophy in February. There are a number of teams who could meet up in Atlanta for Super Bowl 53 and it will be interesting […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt will remain with the team after removing himself from consideration for the Georgia Tech head coaching job. Whisenhunt was reportedly one of the favorites to take over at the ACC school, but it appears that he chose to stay in the professional ranks with the Chargers, according to […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday, putting his status for Week 14 in jeopardy. While the Chargers have seemed optimistic that Gordon could return to the field for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, missing another practice seems to point towards the star running back […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has a smaller role with the team this year, and although that is challenging for him, he isn’t concerned about individual stats right now, all he wants to do is anything to help the team win games. The Chargers are currently sitting with a 9-3 record, and the […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon still hasn’t practiced since injuring his knee two games ago, but coach Anthony Lynn wasn’t quite ready to rule out him for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “It’s possible. You never know. You never know,” Lynn said when asked if Gordon would play Sunday via NFL.com. “You just […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon did not participate in the team’s practice on Wednesday due to an ongoing knee issue. Gordon suffered a sprained MCL against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12, which caused him to be sidelined for this past week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, things don’t appear to be […]

Week 13 of the 2018 NFL season went down as one of the most interesting weekends of the year. The Los Angeles Rams became the first team to clinch a playoff spot and division title. Their AFC counterparts, the Los Angeles Chargers, stunned the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half to keep pace with the […]

What do you know, the fantasy football playoffs have finally arrived. The entire season has been a grind, but the job for those who made the postseason cut is far from over. That means our weekly habit of looting the waiver wire will continue to play a significant role in determining the fate of our […]

It was another entertaining week in the NFL, with plenty of noteworthy happening all throughout the league. The firing of former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy probably ranks above the on-field action, and that’s a good place to start in looking at the biggest things we learned from a wild week. Let’s run […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers featured a showdown between the Watt family. The matchup left Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt at odds with who to root for. Watt’s brothers, Derek and TJ, were on opposite sides of the field all night. This left him contemplating which brother to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers decided to part ways with offensive tackle Joe Barksdale the day after the Chargers’ comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. #Chargers are waiving veteran OT Joe Barksdale, source said. Barksdale (@jbdale72 tweeted his goodbye). He’s been inactive as of late, but is healthy. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon seems to be trending in the right direction in his rehab from a recent knee injury. Gordon suffered a sprained MCL in the team’s Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals and did not play in Sunday’s 33-30 comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, according to head […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and wife Tiffany are expecting their ninth child as per Eric Williams of ESPN. I can confirm that Philip Rivers and wife Tiffany are expecting their ninth child. Congrats to them both. — Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) December 3, 2018 Yes, that’s right, the 36-year-old signal-caller already has eight children and […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Desmond King seemingly played police pursuit against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. With two minutes gone by in the 4th quarter, the quick-footed returner received a punt from Jordan Berry. After avoiding two tackles, he went on to find a whole in the Steelers’ defense. He then sprinted towards the end-zone with […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russel Okung displayed his funny side in their Sunday night showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the players’ introduction of SNF on NBC, the ninth-year player humorously stated that “Wakanda Tech” is his alma mater. Wakanda Tech forever. 🙅♂️ pic.twitter.com/sNd7yLyA9m — Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 3, 2018 […]

Melvin Gordon and the Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL so far this season. After being unheralded coming into the season, the Chargers are now 8-3 on the season and appear to be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time. A big part of that has […]

Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers have been putting together an impressive 2018 campaign that has seen them hold one of the best records in the league holding an 8-3 mark through the first 12 weeks. Much of this has come behind the impressive play of Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers putting together arguably […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers managed to make NFL history with 25 consecutive completions. Even New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady could not help but marvel at what Rivers accomplished. Brady has never been shy about complimenting his fellow quarterbacks across the league. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, he shared some heavy praise for […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers played one of the best games of his career yesterday. It was a day to be remembered for the 15-season veteran as he went on to set several NFL passing records. In their 45-10 win against the Arizona Cardinals, Rivers eclipsed the record set by Mark Brunell in 2006. […]

If the Los Angeles Chargers wish to keep their playoff hopes alive, they’ll need their star running back Melvin Gordon back at full health. Gordon has been an incredible contributor to the Charger’s success this season, and in comparison to backup Austin Ekeler, Gordon is undoubtedly the more talented back. According to head coach Anthony […]

The Arizona Cardinals suffered their ninth loss of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday and after the game head coach Steve Wilks said the game was “embarrassing.” The Cardinals opened up the game strong scoring the first ten points, and it looked like they had a chance to at least keep themselves […]

The Los Angeles Chargers bounced back in a major way over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon with a convincing 45-10 win at home to put them back on track to be squarely in the mix for the playoffs. However, this came with a bit of a cost with Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has long been a stabilizing factor for the team. It appears they are hoping to keep it this way for years to come. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the Chargers’ future plans under center. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, they are hoping Rivers can hold […]

The Los Angeles Chargers got some unsettling news on Sunday, as star running back Melvin Gordon may have endured a potentially detrimental injury to his season, per Eric Williams of ESPN. I’m told initial diagnosis is an MCL knee injury for RB Melvin Gordon. He will have further evaluation on Monday, but real possibility Gordon […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers added another milestone in his long NFL career, Sunday. The 36-year-old signal-caller displayed his accuracy by completing 25-straight passes to open Sunday’s home game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals, setting a new passing mark in the NFL, per Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA TODAY Sports. When he completed his 23rd consecutive […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon plans to play against the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  Gordon is listed as questionable due to knee and hamstring injuries, and some with the Chargers were reportedly hoping to rest him for “maintenance.” However, Schefter reports the 25-year-old was able to convince coaches he could […]

Los Angeles Chargers stud running back Melvin Gordon is dealing with a sore knee as well as a sore hamstring. His status for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals is growing increasingly cloudy. Head coach Anthony Lynn spoke to reporters ahead of this Sunday’s game and stated, “Most starting runners this time of year […]

Week 11 featured several epic matchups, but none lived up to their billing like the Monday Night Football meeting between the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is a look at that thriller and the others highs and lows of the weekend’s matchups. Highs 3. Monday Night Duel for the Ages between […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa made his long-awaited season debut on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. After sitting out the Chargers’ first nine of the season with a foot injury, Bosa said his foot felt fine just afterwards. “My foot is feeling all right, so again, I’m going to just keep managing it,” […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their six-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in a disappointing 23-22 loss to the Denver Broncos. Following the game, Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen voiced much frustration with how the game unfolded to which he expressed that he believed that the Chargers had dominated the contest and simply let […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is finally expected to make his season debut against the Denver Broncos, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. After going through a full week of work, after being a part of the Chargers’ regular defensive rotation during practice, Joey Bosa is expected to make his 2018 season debut against […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has made some tremendous strides in his recovery from a foot injury. However, it remains to be seen whether or not he will make his 2018 NFL season debut this Sunday versus the Denver Broncos. Bosa was listed has a limited participant in practice this week. According to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos this Sunday, and the team was addressed by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Friday. The Chargers are 7-2 on the season and have won six games in a row. They are in second place in the AFC West, trailing the 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have burst through the gate this season with a strong start holding a 7-2 mark heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The manner in which the Chargers have performed up to this point has highly impressed Broncos All-Pro linebacker, Von Miller, to voice that this is the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been without the services of Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa through the first 10 weeks of the season. However, there has been some encouraging development in the last few days as Bosa has returned to the practice field for the first time since prior to the season opener against […]