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Chargers vs. Broncos Week 5: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
The Chargers (0-4) are back at home this week to host the Broncos (2-2) in what could actually be LA’s best chance at earning a win before they face the Jets deep into Novemeber. Bo Nix and the Broncos offense has not been much better than the Chargers’ and their defense has been very underwhelming […]
Chargers make roster moves ahead of battle with Broncos
On Saturday afternoon, the Chargers announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week Five tilt with the Denver Broncos. Firstly, the team is activated both fullback Scott Matlock and offensive lineman Branson Taylor from the reserve/injured list. Both players have been on IR throug the first four weeks of the season. In a […]
Chargers Injury Report: Quentin Johnston, Derwin James OUT vs. Broncos
The Chargers are going to be down even more starters on both sides of the ball in their Week Five matchup with the Broncos. After missing last week’s game in Seattle, safety Derwin James will miss his second consecutive game, leading the way for another Tony Jefferson start in his place. Right tackle Joe Alt […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: 3 things to watch for in AFC West showdown
The Chargers are 0-4 and many believe the odds show a team that could be winless deep into the month of November. After this week’s game against the Broncos, the Chargers face the Chiefs, have a bye in Week Seven, then face the Rams, Texans, and Ravens in the subsequent weeks. Finally, on November 22nd, […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Justin Herbert in cellar of new QB rankings
NFL.com’s Nick Shook updates his quarterback rankings after each new week in the NFL and if you’ve been paying attention from the start, you’ll have witnessed Justin Herbert’s steady decline into the basement of the league. After dropping to 0-4 and once again throwing more interceptions than touchdowns against the Seahawks, Herbert dropped all the […]
Chargers Injury Report: Starters galore litter Thursday’s report
The second of three injury reports have dropped for the Chargers this week and it’s not getting much better now less than 72 hours away from Sunday’s kickoff against the Broncos. For the second day in a row, safety Derwin James did not practice. That’s unfortunate news given he missed last week’s game with an […]
Joe Alt expected to miss Chargers-Broncos with neck injury
Chargers right tackle Joe Alt did not practice on Wednesday, setting up a strong possibility that the right tackle will not play this week as the team continues to seek clarity on his neck injury he suffered against the Seahawks. To further that notion, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Alt is not expected to […]
Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey, Derwin James DNP on Wednesday
The Chargers had their largest injury report of the young season on Wednesday afternoon with 17 total players listed, not including Khalil Mack who had his weekly veteran’s day off. Seven players listed did not participate on Wednesday, not including Mack. They were offensive tackle Joe Alt (neck), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), cornerback Donte Jackson […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: What was the Chargers’ identity supposed to be this season?
In a recent article from Pamela Maldonado at ESPN, the analyst discussed if both the Chargers and Texans are as bad as they look after each preseason contender has started the season 0-4. Specifically for the Bolts, Maldonado does not think they are. However, she claims lost their “foundation” before they ever found their identity. […]
Is there any confidence left to be had in the Chargers?
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. Is there any confidence to be had in the Chargers? Confidence in the Chargers prior to their Week Four matchup with the Seahawks was at a […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: Underwhelming Denver provides hope for Bolts offense
The Broncos are another team this season that does not look like the group that nearly went to the Super Bowl a season ago behind a 14-3 record. Through four weeks, they’ve been one of the worst offenses and defenses in the NFL, yet somehow boast a 2-2 record. After dropping the their first two […]
Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: Underwhelming Denver provides hope for Bolts offense
The Broncos are another team this season that does not look like the group that nearly went to the Super Bowl a season ago behind a 14-3 record. Through four weeks, they’ve been one of the worst offenses and defenses in the NFL, yet somehow boast a 2-2 record. After dropping the their first two […]
Chargers sign OL Daniel Brunskill to practice squad
The Chargers are adding another offensive lineman who has familiarity with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. On Tuesday, the Chargers announced the signing of former 49ers and Dolphins offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill to their practice squad. In a corresponding move, the Chargers are also releasing defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson. Along with the signing, the Chargers are […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts OL ranks 29th by PFF entering Week 5
The Chargers offensive line was not viewed highly following the first three weeks of the season as Pro Football Focus had the unit ranked 18th among all 32 starting groups. After the loss to the Seahawks and the loss of Rashawn Slater to a high ankle sprain, that view only got worse. Here’s what PFF […]
How does Justin Herbert’s painful reality become an ‘insult’ to Jim Harbaugh?
Unless you live under a rock, you probably are aware of the recent exchange between Jim Harbaugh and ESPN’s Chargers beat reporter Kris Rhim. But if you haven’t here’s the quick TL/DR plus the accompanying posts from X: Here is the post from Rhim with the transcript and a video of the exchange: So I’m […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: Would you trade Khalil Mack?
At 0-4, the Chargers are not making the postseason. Let’s just be honest about that now. They still have a non-zero chance of punching a ticket to the postseason, but I’m not really willing to hold onto that level of hope anymore. With the season out the window, the Chargers must look to next year […]
Chargers-Seahawks Winners/Losers: A tale of 2 halves for Justin Herbert
The Chargers really had a shot at getting their first win of the season against the reigning Super Bowl champs. They really did. Even after two bad first half interceptions from Justin Herbert, it all came down to one final drive for the Chargers. But alas, it wasn’t meant to be. There was a lot […]
Chargers Week 4 PFF Grades: Tuli Tuipulotu, Khalil Mack ravaged the Seahawks OL
In a game where the defense still played well despite the 30 points put up by the Seahawks, it was edge rushers Tuli Tuipulotu and Khalil Mack that shined the brightest. Tuli was the team’s highest-graded player with an elite 91.7 game grade, followed by Mack’s 86.1. Offensively — and you’re not going to believe […]
Los Angeles Chargers news: A positive takeaway from the loss to the Seahawks
The Chargers lost a close one against the Seahawks on Sunday and wouldn’t you know it, but we got a little glimpse of the old Justin Herbert during the second half comeback attempt. Once the Chargers offense was pressed for time and needed multiple scores, the whole system looked to be simplified by Mike McDaniel […]
Ladd McConkey exits Chargers vs. Seahawks game with foot injury
The Los Angeles Chargers’ season is continuing to evolve into a disaster. In the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, wide receiver Ladd McConkey was questionable all week with a foot injury, but he was active for the contest. Unfortunately for him, after playing the first half against Seattle, McConkey reaggravated his injury […]
Chargers-Seahawks Game Recap: Bolts show life, lose to Seattle in penalty-filled contest
As everyone expected, the Chargers scored a season-high in points against the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense. Unfortunately, it still wasn’t more than the Seahawks scored. And hey, the offense legitimately came to life late to make it a ball game. The Seahawks scored on the opening drive to push their lead to 27-6 which was a […]
Chargers-Seahawks Live Game Recap: Bolts defense must slow Jaxon Smith-Njigba without Derwin James
In a surprise move, Derwin James will be inactive for the Chargers as they take on the Seahawks on the road in Seattle. James had been playing with a pinky injury, but supposedly suffered a hamstring injury this week that did not progress enough for him or the staff to feel confident in his ability […]
Chargers-Seahawks Game Thread: Derwin-less Bolts look to slow Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s hotstart
Welcome to another week of Chargers football. The Chargers are without Derwin James this week who was among this week’s inactives after missing Thursday’s practice and participating in a limited fashion on both Wednesday and Friday. Unfortunately this comes on the day fellow safety Elijah Molden returns to the field for the first time since […]
Chargers fans vote Mike McDaniel as biggest disappoint in 2026 thus far
As we do every week, we took the current temperature check of the fan base following the team’s 0-3 start to the season and you likely aren’t going to be surprised to see that confidence in the team has continue to plummet dramatically. With Week Four’s game kicking off shortly, the fan base is at […]
Chargers reveal Week 4 inactives vs. Seahawks
The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in the Pacific Northwest. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list. Defensive back Derwin James (hamstring), quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (emergency third QB), offensive […]
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