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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers heaped praise on rookie safety Derwin James after his team’s narrow 29-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. James was selected with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. The Chargers counted on him from day one, and he hasn’t let them […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters is admittedly excited to play against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season. However, it is not for reasons one would think. Peters enjoyed a tremendous amount of success against Rivers during his tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs. But according to Gary […]

In his first official NFL start, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen took his fair share of lumps against the Los Angeles Chargers defense that pushed him around in a 31-20 loss on Sunday afternoon. Following the game, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stated that he was impressed by the way Allen threw the ball along […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might have moved on from San Diego, but that doesn’t mean they have completely left the city they used to call home. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, Philip Rivers will continue to make the trek every day from San Diego to the Chargers’ practice facility in Los Angeles. It […]

After sitting out the Los Angeles Chargers preseason opener last week against the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Philip Rivers will finally get a chance to break a sweat in a live game setup this Saturday, when his team hosts the visiting Seattle Seahawks, according to Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News. https://twitter.com/thejackwang/status/1030177924983468032 The Chargers’ […]

It’s been a couple of weeks since any news about tight end Antonio Gates reuniting with the Los Angeles Chargers has emerged. The Chargers reportedly preferred to sign Gates before training camp, but camp is in full swing and there still hasn’t been any sign of the veteran tight end. In the meantime, Virgil Green seems […]

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is set to enter his 15th season in the league, which has pressed forward the question of much longer he plans to continue playing. Rivers has been firm in his desire to play a few more seasons that should have him on pace to be still under center into […]

In the first season following the move to Los Angeles, the Chargers had a bit of a rollercoaster-type year that saw them narrowly miss out on reaching the playoffs after picking up steam in the second half of the campaign. With a full campaign under his belt in new surroundings, Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers […]

For more than the last decade, Pro Bowl quarterback Phillip Rivers has been the steady factor under center for the Los Angeles Chargers. It has made running the offense through him the best option in helping push the team to success on the field. Offseason addition tight end Virgil Green stated in an interview with […]

New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady is still going strong in the NFL with the five-time Super Bowl champion set to turn 41 in August. Brady believes he can continue to play at a high level while competing for championships until 45 years old, and it seems one of Philip Rivers’ star teammates with the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers recently made a move that most saw coming. The team parted ways with longtime tight end Antonio Gates making the future Hall of Famer a free agent. Unfortunately for Los Angeles, starter Hunter Henry went down with a season-ending knee injury during OTAs causing a bit of an awkward and difficult […]

Earlier this offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers decided to part ways with former Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates after 15 seasons, with the intention of giving Hunter Henry a larger role for the 2018 season. However, those plans were quickly derailed after Henry suffered a torn ACL in the offseason workouts. This has put the Chargers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made some substantial changes over the past couple of years. However, they officially closed the chapter on an era with their decision not to bring back tight end Antonio Gates. The departure of Gates deals a blow to those fans who have followed him throughout his illustrious career. According to Ricky […]

It is no secret that there are a number of teams clamoring to get in position to select one of the many quality quarterback prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Fortunately, the Los Angeles Chargers do not have any concerns about their stability under center with quarterback Philip Rivers. Although Rivers has been one of the best […]

Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers is heading into his 15th season in the NFL eyeing the chance to earn his first Super Bowl of his career. The quest will begin going through training camp, which is a part of the process that he has have voiced much enjoyment doing in the past. It […]

Now that the schedules have been released, those around the league are gauging their team’s chances at success for the 2018 NFL season. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Chargers, they face a grueling road trip in the middle of the year that will see them away from the StubHub Center for quite a while. Having to […]

At 36, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers will be heading into his 15th season in the NFL come September. The veteran quarterback hopes to continue playing for at least a few more years but knows that the time has come for the franchise to start looking for his eventual successor, via NFL.com. “I […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Chargers made the big splash addition of former Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey on a two-year, $15 million deal. Pouncey is now set to step in as the tone setter of the Chargers’ offensive line next season. Part of what lured the 28-year-old to join the Chargers this offseason […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is fully aware of what his current quarterback situation is heading into the 2018 NFL Draft. Although longtime Chargers starting quarterback Philip Rivers had a very good season last year for Los Angeles, Lynn and the front office have to start planning for the future at some point. According […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has wrapped up his 14th season where he put together another highly productive campaign. It was yet another year that the Chargers missed the playoffs, but Rivers has continued to show no regression in any manner in terms of his play on the field. This has also once again […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Earlier this week, the New York Giants made the surprising decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning, which will effectively end his streak of starting 210 consecutive games. It will also no longer make him the official ironman of the league, as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers now holds that prestigious honor, according to Michael […]

Earlier this week, the New York Giants made the decision to bench quarterback Eli Manning ahead of their Week 13 action against the Oakland Raiders, which has since drawn plenty of flack around the league. The latest to weigh in on the situation is Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers, who didn’t mince […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Six teams are scheduled for byes in Week 9, and whether you’re going to get hit by starters resting this week or not, there are hidden gems ready to become waiver wire pickups that will bolster your chances of booking a spot in the fantasy football playoffs. Our list this week includes some rising talents […]

Injuries and bye weeks are the top challenges for fantasy football managers next week. Guys like Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandon Marshall were hurt on Sunday, along with the New York Giants fans’ feelings after seeing their team drop to 0-5. The Miami Dolphins also lost DeVante Parker in Sunday’s game with an ankle injury, […]

We are heading into Week 4 of the NFL season and the Indianapolis Colts are still without franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck went through offseason shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, and in the original report, Luck was supposed to be ready by training camp. Well, that didn’t happen. Are head coach Chuck Pagano […]

Los Angles has been blessed with two of the best quarterback prospects in the nation in USC’s Sam Darnold and UCLA’s Josh Rosen. As it sits right now, these young signal-callers will likely go number 1 and number 2 overall in 2018 NFL Draft, respectively. Are either of these quarterbacks worth tanking for?  Before we […]

The start of the 2017 NFL season is less than 24 hours away and respect for opponents is starting to circulate. Von Miller, arguably one of the best players in the league at his position, recently had high praise for a divisional opponent in Los Angeles Chargers quarterback, Philip Rivers. Apparently, Miller, who sees Rivers at […]

New city, new coach, new attitude. The Los Angeles Chargers are trying to jockey for their market-share in an already saturated LA sports market, where winning means everything. In comparison to their neighbors, the Los Angeles Rams, who have struggled as of late, the Chargers are in a far better position to contend for the […]

The Chargers are 10 games into the 2016 season, and rookie Joey Bosa is only beginning to get to know his teammates. Part of that is Bosa’s complete focus on the gridiron, but it’s also a testament to the difficult task of bonding with 52 teammates in short order. You’d think he’d know more about […]

Given the brutal nature of the NFL, it’s not unusual for animosity to develop between players on rival teams. Especially when you’re in the same division and face them twice every season. Enter Derek Wolfe and Philip Rivers. Their Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers have won the AFC West in 11 of the last […]