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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 for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) The Chargers signed a former Ravens offensive guard after he was released from Baltimore (Chargers Wire) Mike Vrabel […]

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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: The Chargers will face the Patriots on Sunday Night Football in the wild card round (Chargers.com) Five takeaways from the Chargers’ regular season finale (Chargers.com) Check out all the information you need to tune in to this weekend’s playoff […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Chargers updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18

The Chargers are looking toward the NFL playoffs, and their draft position won’t be completely finalized until they either are eliminated in the postseason or win the Super Bowl. But the conclusion of the regular season did crystallize the draft order for the teams that were eliminated from postseason contention. Heading into Week 18, the […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Chargers to face Patriots in Wild Card round

The Los Angeles Chargers are finishing the regular season in the loss column with a 19-3 loss against the Denver Broncos inside Empower Field at Mile High. With the loss, the Chargers finished the regular season with an 11-6 record, giving them the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture. This means they will […]

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LA Chargers vs. Denver Broncos Week 18 game discussion

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos, January 4, 2025, 1:25 p.m. PT Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers are closing out the regular season with a divisional showdown against the Broncos. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Justin Herbert among Chargers Week 18 inactives vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting ready for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Chargers have clinched a playoff spot, so they are opting to sit a few of their key players against the Broncos. Defensive back Elijah Molden (hamstring), defensive back Derwin James Jr., running […]

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Chargers-Broncos Injury Report: Omarion Hampton won’t play in Denver

Final Update: The Chargers have dropped their final injury report of the regular season and they’ve immediately ruled out two players in running back Omarion Hampton and cornerback Nikko Reed. Two players were named doubtful in offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer and safety Elijah Molden. There’s a handful of questionable players as well in center Bradley […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers-Broncos Game Preview: Allen has his sights set on incentives

The Chargers will rest a number of their starters this week with the playoffs clinched, and that includes Justin Herbert and a number of their defensive leaders. One veteran play who will certainly take the field this weekend is wide receiver Keenan Allen who is aiming for upwards of $1 million in incentives he’s closing […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Poll: Will the Chargers finish the regular season strong?

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 18, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

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Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Broncos prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out photos from the Chargers prep for Week 18 (Chargers.com) Are media members picking the Chargers or Broncos this weekend? (Chargers.com) ESPN says this is the biggest weakness for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) This new mocked draft prospect […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 4 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 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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Chargers open up as betting underdogs ahead of Week 18 vs. Broncos

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Justin Herbert will not start vs. Broncos

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

PFF grades from Chargers-Texans: Khalil Mack was elite in loss

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 […]

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