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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert is hopeful to play on Monday night after hand surgery (Chargers.com) This is who you should be rooting for to help the Chargers’ playoff push (Chargers Wire) Could the Chargers make a push for pass rusher Trey […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers draft CB with NFL bloodlines in new 2026 mock draft

The Chargers enter Week 14 with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. After limiting the Raiders through the air, they now rank second in the league with an average allowance of 168.3 passing yards per game. They’re also getting the most out of some veteran defensive backs with both cornerback Donte Jackson […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers are the AFC’s No. 5 seed in the latest playoff picture (Chargers.com) Five takeaways after Justin Herbert underwent successful hand surgery (Chargers.com) The good, the bad, and the ugly from the win over the Raiders (Chargers Wire) […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton expected to play on MNF

After the expectation that rookie running back Omarion Hampton would make his return to the lineup following the Week 12 bye, he was a late scratch at the end of the week following a week full of being limited in practice. While fans may have been bummed out about that decision, the Chargers did not […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Monday’s press conferences (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers ahead of Week 14 (Chargers.com) Where do several Chargers rank in Pro Bowl voting early on? (Chargers Wire) The Chargers’ path to the postseason is […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers sign RB Royce Freeman to practice squad

Late last week, the Chargers signed running back Jaret Patterson to the active roster after he ran out of game day elevations for the season. To fill his place on the practice squad, the Chargers have signed veteran running back Royce Freeman. The move brings the total number of running backs to three on the […]

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Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 14 vs. Eagles

The Los Angeles Chargers are facing the final stretch of their schedule, a five-week gauntlet that will ultimately decide whether or not they return to the playoffs. The Chargers are coming off of a convincing 31-14 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 13 matchup, but a new game is on the horizon […]

10 days ago | 1 read

PFF grades from Chargers-Raiders: Kimani Vidal led the way

Kimani Vidal ended Week 13 as the Chargers’ highest-graded player (min. 20 snaps) after rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. On the other side, Khalil Mack was the defense’s highest-graded player after notching a half sack and overall helping keep Geno Smith in hell for 60 minutes of football. It was […]

10 days ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Victory Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Justin Herbert will undergo hand surgery on Monday (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Raiders (Chargers.com) Check out the best social media reactions from the Chargers’ win in Week 13 (Chargers Wire) Maxx Crosby finally broke […]

10 days ago | 0 reads

AFC playoff picture: Los Angeles Chargers move up again in Week 13

The Los Angeles Chargers moved up without playing a game last weekend and this weekend they were able to gain another slot in the AFC playoff picture. They now sit in fifth place in the conference. The Chargers moved up because the Jacksonville Jaguars won and the Indianapolis Colts lost, moving the Jags into the […]

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Justin Herbert fractures hand, will have surgery Monday

Justin Herbert was tackled by Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn on the Chargers’ first drive of the game on a scramble attempt in the red zone. On the very next play, Herbert threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston to take an early 7-0 lead. After showing no signs of an issue during […]

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Chargers get big AFC West victory vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers are celebrating after beating the Las Vegas Raiders by a score of 31-14 in Week 13 at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers came out of the gates with a quick touchdown in the first quarter from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Quentin Johnston to take a 7-0 lead. Herbert suffered a […]

11 days ago | 1 read

Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers injury vs. Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is in the locker room undergoing evaluations after injuring his left hand in the first quarter of the team’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The team is reporting that Herbert is questionable to return with his injury. Before he exited the game, Herbert went 5 of 5 with […]

11 days ago | 1 read

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

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers, November 30, 2025, 1:25 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face an AFC West rivalry game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]

11 days ago | 1 read

Chargers reveal Week 13 inactives vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers getting ready to play the Las Vegas Raiders for their Week 13 matchup. The Chargers hoped to have rookie running back Omarion Hampton back after he returned to practice, but his knee injury will keep him out against the Raiders. This means Kimani Vidal will remain the starter against the Raiders. […]

11 days ago | 1 read

Chargers-Raiders Injury Report: RB Omarion Hampton OUT

After having his activation window opened to begin Week 13, the Chargers have decided not to activate running back Omarion Hampton from injured reserve despite the rookie practicing every day this week. That means it will be one more week of Kimani Vidal in the backfield with his backups being Jaret Patterson, Amar Johnson, and […]

13 days ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Raiders prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Experts pick the winner of Chargers-Raiders (Chargers.com) Check out Thursday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Three former Chargers were named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (Chargers Wire) Could this season be the […]

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Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Hear why Omarion Hampton is excited to return from his ankle injury (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Jim Harbaugh provided an update on the status of the offensive line this week (Chargers Wire) The […]

14 days ago | 7 reads