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Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Oronde Gadsden and other rookies propelled the Chargers to victory on Thursday night (Chargers.com) The latest win for the Chargers impressed a number of NFL pundits (Chargers.com) Have the Chargers finally found a pass rush? (Chargers Wire) […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Victory Friday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Vikings on Thursday Night Football (Chargers.com) It was a group of Chargers rookies that propelled the Bolts to victory on Thursday Night (Chargers.com) Five more takeaways from LA’s latest victory (Chargers […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers smoke Vikings, but lose key players to injury

The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the win column with a 37-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. In the win, quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns — one each to tight end Oronde Gadsden II, wide receiver Ladd McConkey and rookie wideout Tre’ Harris. Kimani […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win

Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Vikings Game Recap: Herbert, Vidal run wild in 37-10 win

Justin Herbert and the Chargers came out Thursday night needing to prove to themselves that the recent four-game stretch was not a true showing of who they are as a team. The 1-3 record following a 3-0 start was filled with uncharacteristic mistakes and bad play that led them to dropping games they shouldn’t have. […]

3 months ago | 9 reads

Talk about Vikings vs. Chargers right here with your fellow fans!

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers, October 23, 2025, 5:15 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video The Los Angeles Chargers face a big matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on a national stage with Thursday Night Football. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Chargers get good injury news vs. Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers are warming up for their big Week 8 matchup inside SoFi Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers are excited to have offensive tackle Joe Alt back in action after he was out following an injury he suffered in Week 4 against the New York Giants. Running back Hassan Haskins, tight […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II named Pepsi Rookie of the Week

Truly great performances in the NFL never go unnoticed. Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden’s magnificent outing against the Colts this past Sunday was the talk of the football world in the days that followed because, well, how often does a day three rookie go for 164 yards and a touchdown on just seven catches? Especially […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Vikings predictions thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five final thoughts ahead of Chargers-Vikings (Chargers.com) Check out the final Chargers injury report of Week Eight (Chargers.com) What does a path look like for the Chargers to beat the Vikings? (Chargers Wire) Kimani Vidal is a must-start in […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Reacts Survey Week 8

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 8, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Vikings Final Injury Report: Joe Alt, Trey Pipkins questionable

The Chargers could very well have their healthiest offensive line in weeks with the expected return of both offensives tackles in Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins. For the third consecutive practice, both Alt and Pipkins logged limited workloads, although both Monday and Wednesday were “estimations” instead of full-fledged practices. The only player already ruled out […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Vikings Tuesday Injury Report: Joe Alt expecting to play in TNF

The Chargers had their first actual practice of their short Week Eight preparation for the Vikings and their injury report essentially copies their estimated report from Monday. The only difference being that defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell was a sudden DNP due to an illness. That will be one name to watch on Wednesday as the […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers vs. Vikings By The Numbers: Carson Wentz to start again

It’s a short week for the 4-3 Chargers who will welcome the 3-3 Vikings into SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off losses. The Bolts were handled at home against the Colts and the Vikings were exploited through the air by Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense. Minnesota is once again starting […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out Tuesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers are excited after Oronde Gadsden’s breakout game (Chargers.com) Five key things to know about the Chargers’ Week Eight opponent (Chargers Wire) Re-ranking every pick from the […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers sign RB Trayveon Williams to practice squad

On Tuesday afternoon, he Chargers announced a trio of roster transactions. First, the team is placing defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia on IR with an elbow injury he sustained this past Sunday against the Colts. In a corresponding move to fill his spot on the active roster, the team is signing long snapper Rick Lovato. In […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts fall after blowout loss

The Chargers were on the wrong end of a beatdown inside their own stadium this past Sunday at the hands of the Colts. The defense was non-existent in the first half and was only marginally better after halftime. Offensively, Justin Herbert threw for 420 yards and three scores but that somehow wasn’t enough after throwing […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out Monday’s estimated injury report (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Thursday Night Football (Chargers.com) Matchups to watch this week in Chargers-Vikings (Chargers Wire) The Bolts losing Caleb Murphy was an avoidable mistake (Bolt […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Chargers-Vikings Monday Injury Report: OT Joe Alt limited

As they do every time a team plays on Thursday Night Football, the Chargers posted an injury report that’s described “estimated,” or rather an injury report made up of names of what they would have expected if they actually went through a real practice. In all, nine players were on the estimated report. Defensive tackle […]

3 months ago | 2 reads