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The Los Angeles Chargers played much better than expected in their first season in the post-San Diego era. Philip Rivers and company may have ultimately missed the playoffs, but they exceeded expectations while making the difficult transition to the Los Angeles market. With the Chargers showing promise for the future, the team may be planning […]

When a team goes 9-7 and misses the playoffs, they usually consider themselves just one player away from making it next season. That one player is hardly ever a kicker, though. But, for the 2017 Los Angeles Chargers and general manager Tom Telesco, that’s exactly the case. Most of the time, a team’s kicker is set […]

Following a disappointing end to the 2017 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster in place of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Alex Smith has been named to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl. He will replace Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. pic.twitter.com/7M5L19m2uS — Kansas City […]

Despite missing the playoffs once again, the Los Angeles Chargers managed to end the 2017 NFL season on a high note by winning six out of their last seven games. Part of the reason was the dynamic play of defensive ends Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. Although both had enjoyed stellar years, Bosa was a clear-cut Pro […]

One of the glaring holes for the Los Angeles Chargers this past season was their struggles in the kicking mind. With that in mind, the Bolts decided to ink former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo to a deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Buccaneers’ kicker Roberto Aguayo is signing with the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will have both offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley back alongside head coach Anthony Lynn for next season, per Chargers.com. In their first season working together, the trio combined to lead the Chargers to a 9-7 record as they just missed out on a first playoff appearance in […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s one-year contract with the team expired today, and according to a report today from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bradley is now drawing heavy interest from both the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks. Even though Chargers’ DC Gus Bradley’s contract expired today, Packers have requested permission to interview him […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch recently admitted to not wanting to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks. However, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco sees the benefits that come with being on camera. The Chargers and 49ers are among the teams that are obligated to appear on the documentary series. Fortunately for Lynch, Telesco may […]

The Los Angeles Chargers fell short of reaching the playoffs for the fourth straight season, forcing them to immediately shift their focus toward this upcoming offseason in hopes of bucking that trend. One huge decision they need to make is what to do with former All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates, who is set to become […]

The NFL made headlines this week for its rescheduling of a number of games as a result of the current playoff implications. Among the teams still in postseason contention are the Los Angeles Chargers. As a result, it is likely Chargers players will be doing their fair share of monitoring throughout their 2017 NFL season […]

Heading into the final week of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers are in contention for one of the last wild card spots in the AFC. The Chargers will take the field with the services of running back Melvin Gordon, as he stated that he will play despite an ankle injury, according to Eric […]

Despite their tumultuous start to the 2017 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to end the year on a high note after winning five of their last six games. Their performance as of late has been a far cry of the Chargers’ struggles to start the year. Of course, it all began with […]

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their playoff odds take a significant hit after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. Now, heading into their must-win matchup against the New York Jets, the Chargers will take the field without one of their key pieces in the passing game as second-year tight end Hunter Henry […]

We’re down to the final two weeks of the regular season, and yes, waiver wire pickups still matter. In that span, your fantasy football league’s champion will be decided, the one who will take home The Shiva and earn the rights to brag about his fantasy title for an entire year. If you’re among those […]

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is in danger of missing this coming Sunday’s date with the New York Jets and the team’s final regular season game against the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 31 because of a small kidney laceration. This news comes by way of Jack Wang of the L.A. Daily News. https://twitter.com/thejackwang/status/942870415881396224 Henry […]

Following a huge loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, several members of the Los Angeles Chargers are upset that they let a big opportunity get by them. “It’s pretty obvious we didn’t play our best game,” Head Coach Anthony Lynn said, via the team’s website. “We reverted back to doing some things that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month after rattling off four straight wins that have put them in the position to earn the AFC West division title. This has set up a primetime matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 with division […]

It was an unceremonious exit from the league for free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III. After a tumultuous season with the ever-struggling Cleveland Browns, there appeared to be little interest around the league in the former second overall pick. However, Griffin III suggests that simply is not the case. After recently filling in as a guest analyst […]

In a 2017-18 season that has come undone at the seams for the Washington Redskins, there wasn’t very much to smile about during the team’s 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on Sunday afternoon. One of the players who was visibly frustrated after the loss was none other than Redskins cornerback Josh […]

There seems to be a movement starting for today’s NFL quarterbacks. Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson recently made headlines after announcing his intentions to play in the league until he is 45 years old. Although Wilson is not the only one who would like to play well into his 40s, not everyone has the same […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers Week 14 game with the Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon approaching, there is decent a chance that they may be in first place in the AFC West after they started off the season 0-4. The team’s turnaround down the stretch is quite surprising, which includes three straight victories by more […]

Plenty of Cleveland Browns fans have given up on the team’s chances of winning a game this season, but it seems like the team’s communication equipment gave up on the Browns first. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Browns head coach Hue Jackson was ticked off by what he said was malfunctioning headsets during […]

In noisy road environments, NFL teams often have to prepare to use silent snap counts because the raucous home crowd is too loud for the visiting offense to hear the quarterback’s signals. However, the Los Angeles Rams are preparing for crowd noise at home this Sunday when they host the Philadelphia Eagles. It is no […]

In his first game back in nearly four years, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon picked up where he left off with a productive outing against the Los Angeles Chargers. Gordon was able to haul in four catches on 11 targets for 85 yards while playing primarily against Casey Hayward. Hayward has become one of the […]

Several weeks of tinkering with rosters, combing for waiver wire pickups, and concocting trades finally paid off for all of you who’ve clinched a fantasy football playoff spot. Still, there’s plenty of work left for playoff-bound team owners before taking home the title. The waiver wire can be your friend. For those who’ve been officially […]

It has been a tumultuous 2017 NFL season for the Oakland Raiders yet, somehow, they find themselves in position to win the AFC West division. The Raiders took another step towards that goal on Sunday with a 24-17 win over the lowly New York Giants. During the first half of the year, it looked as […]

It’s been quite a year for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen. After playing in just nine games combined in the previous two seasons, Allen is back on the field leading the Chargers’ receiving corps and at the same time, making history. When Allen caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in […]

Los Angeles Chargers defensive standout Casey Hayward has had an objectively sad week. Earlier this week, he had to attend the funeral of his younger brother, a tragedy that’s clearly enough to justify his possible need for some time off. However, according to Casey Hayward, he wants to be with his other family after dealing […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are breathing down the necks of the Kansas City Chiefs, as Philip Rivers and company have a shot to tie the Chiefs atop the AFC West standings this Sunday, when they go up against the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately for Chargers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams, he won’t be able to suit […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings are among the surprise teams this season. Although the Chargers are just 5-6, they have won four of their last six to get back into contention for the AFC West division title. The 9-2 Vikings, on the other hand, are glued to the top spot in the […]

Since being conditionally reinstatement by the NFL earlier this month, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon has progressively worked his way back to being placed on the Cleveland Browns’ active roster. According to Pat McManamon of ESPN, head coach Hue Jackson revealed on Monday that he plans on playing Gordon in as big of […]

The Los Angeles Chargers kept chugging along in a convincing 28-6 win on the road over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving behind a strong offensive showing. Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers led the charge throwing for a season-high 434 passing yards on an efficient 27-of-33 completed passes with three touchdowns. It was done without the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are a team that seemed to have a bleak future after making the move from San Diego before the start of the 2017 NFL season. Philip Rivers, the face of the franchise for the past decade, was thought to have a little time left playing at a high level while the […]

Numbers never lie. Well, sometimes they might be misleading, but whatever. It is especially a whatever type of situation if you want to start praising Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Casey Hayward. For those unaware, Casey Hayward has been dominant the last six seeks. How dominant? I’m glad you asked. Lowest passer rating allowed by […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been without one of their most efficient offensive players with kicker Dan Bailey dealing with a groin injury. Bailey has been sidelined since suffering the injury back in October against the San Francisco 49ers, and now it appears he may be ready to make his return to the field for Dallas. […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers’ incredible starts streak was in-danger earlier this week after Rivers suffered a concussion against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it appears he’ll be able to play Sunday when the Bolts host the Buffalo Bills. Per the Chargers’ official Twitter account, Rivers was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Head […]

Given some of the flimsy offensive lines he’s played behind, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers’ durability is truly incredible. Since becoming the starter in 2006, Rivers has started 194 consecutive games for the Bolts, including playoffs. That includes starting in the 2007 AFC championship game against the undefeated New England Patriots with a torn […]

There is never a shortage of talent available as waiver wire pickups in fantasy football. You just have to look in the right places and take advantage of opportunities. With that said, it’s time to get down to business as we help you scour the waivers for possible additions to your fantasy squad. 10. Dontrelle […]

The Los Angeles Chargers find themselves in a hole once again after a 20-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Not only does their two-game losing streak put them at 3-6 on the season, but they may have suffered a key casualty in the process with Philip Rivers. Despite the overall struggles of the offense, the […]