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Out with the old, in with the new. There was a time when the Indianapolis Colts ruled the AFC South. Peyton Manning was torching all the division rivals and the Texans were still trying to find their identity. In that same era, quarterback Philip Rivers was gun slinging for the then San Diego Chargers, prior […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Chargers will end the 2025 regular season on the road in Denver where backup quarterback Trey Lance will start against the Broncos and their elite defense. With the playoffs clinched, Justin Herbert does not need to trot out their this week in frigid weather just to get his tail whipped on repeat right before […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five things to know about Chargers QB Trey Lance (Chargers.com) Take a look at all the possible matchups the Chargers could face in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Drew Brees was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Chargers fell to 11-5 after a 20-16 loss to the Texans at home this past Saturday. After a rough start by the defense (14 points allowed in under the first six minutes), they hunkered down and allowed only six through the remaining 34 minutes of game time. Now, if the game had started at […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Chargers nearly dug themselves out of the early hole they dug themselves to beat the Houston Texans on Saturday, but ultimately fell short 20-16. The final point differential also being a direct reflection of the points kicker Cameron Dicker left on the field by missing both a field goal and his first extra point […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s media availability for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 18 (Chargers.com) Check out the best photos from Saturday’s game against the Texans (Chargers Wire) Resting Justin Herbert in […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
On the horizon for the Denver Broncos (13-3) is a home AFC West battle with the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High. Where to Buy Broncos vs. Chargers Tickets If you’re wanting to buy tickets for the Week 18 game between the Broncos and the Chargers, head on over to Vivid Seats to purchase your seats today! Broncos vs. Chargers Game Info When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET Where: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colora...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 9 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are resting their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos to close out the regular season. The Chargers are sitting a good amount of their starters because the team is no longer eligible to win the AFC West after their Week 17 loss at home against […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
With the division out of reach and Chargers playing for only a chance moving their playoff seeding up amongst the wild cards, head coach Jim Harbaugh has decided that it won’t be worth trotting his franchise quarterback out there to play against the Broncos in the regular season finale. The game is also on the […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Chargers overcame a very, very rough start to their game against the Texans to fall just short in a rematch of their playoff game from January. After allowing 14 points in the first six minutes, the Chargers defense hung on to allow just six points through the remaining ~34 minutes. Unfortunately their own 16 […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the playoff seeding scenarios for the Chargers entering Week 18 (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Texans (Chargers.com) Check out a recap of how the Chargers ultimately fell short against the Texans (Chargers Wire) […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday to the Houston Texans and several outcomes cascaded. The Chargers can no longer win the AFC West and the Denver Broncos clinched the division in the biggest one. Secondly, the Chargers fell from fifth to seventh in the playoff race. They still have a playoff spot clinched. Los […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers lost on Saturday and as a result, the Buffalo Bills moved up in the AFC playoff picture without even playing a game. Buffalo was the five seed, but they lost that slot and the AFC East when they couldn’t complete the two-point conversion and lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. Buffalo has […]
From Buffalo Rumblings | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
A season that started 0-3 and sat at 3-5 at one point is now ending with a guaranteed playoff appearance. The Houston Texans officially punched their ticket the NFL postseason with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Furthermore, they give themselves the tiebreaker over the Chargers for wild card positioning and leave a […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 8 reads
No matter how good things seem to be, it can always get bad in a hurry. Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker was just named to his first Pro Bowl after another standout season. But in his first game since earning the honor, he was about as bad as we’ve ever seen him. Just before halftime, the […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers saw their winning streak snapped by the hands of the Houston Texans in a 20-16 loss at SoFi Stadium in Week 17. The Chargers started the game off on the wrong foot, allowing two Texans touchdowns on the first two drives, conceding a 14-0 deficit right off the bat. The Chargers […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
We’ve got three games on Saturday in Week 17, starting off with the Houston Texans (10-5) against the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4), followed by the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) against the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) at night. Here’s who the BGN writers are predicting to win these matchups. The Eagles don’t play until Sunday, when they’ll […]
From Bleeding Green Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The ever-expanding soylent green blob that is today’s NFL empire has again deftly entered your holiday consciousness. It’s pro football’s way of handing out gifts, and by that I mean tempting fans to pony up hard-earned money on teams and late-season matchups that too often lack the requisite football drama promised in board room PowerPoint […]
From Buffalo Rumblings | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers host the Houston Texans today in the City of Angels. These teams are fighting for Wild Card spots in the AFC playoff race. Will Houston pick up a huge road win? Can the Bolts get some revenge from their Wild Card loss to Houston? Let’s tune in and find out! Houston Texans at […]
From Canal Street Chronicles | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
We have two games on Saturday this week. The Texans battle the Chargers, then later the Ravens and the Packers tangle. This is an open thread for game chat.
From Blogging The Boys | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, December 27, 2025, 1:30 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a massive Week 17 matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans that will affect the AFC playoff picture. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The bad news for your Houston Texans at this point is that they’re mathematically eliminated from the top seed of the AFC playoffs. Class, let’s all thank the Denver Broncos for being useless against the Jaguars last Sunday and then winning on Christmas to make this a reality. The good news is the Texans are […]
From Battle Red Blog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Wide receiver Derius Davis (ankle), defensive back RJ Mickens (shoulder), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder), offensive lineman Jamaree […]
From Bolts From The Blue | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
DFS Picks Week 17 Hey all, and welcome to Week 17! The QB model nailed the top QB on the week 16 slate with Justin Herbert, but everything below him was a bit of a hot mess, which I thought could be the case. This week, the QB situation looks pretty straightforward as the model […]
From Gridiron Experts | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The NFL’s Week 17 schedule continues with two Saturday games today, bringing us two more contests with serious playoff implications. First on the docket is the Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers game, with Houston looking to clinch a playoff spot the Chargers are hoping to keep the pressure on the Denver Broncos for the […]
From The Phinsider | about 1 month ago | 4 reads