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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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 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 […]

about 2 months 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: 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 8 vs. Vikings

The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to get back in the win column as they host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. The Vikings are going into the game with a 3-3 record after falling to the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles at home, which is part of the reason why […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Colts (Chargers.com) TE Oronde Gadsden had a career day vs. the Colts (Chargers.com) Five more takeaways from the Chargers’ loss to the Colts on Sunday (Chargers Wire) Did Sunday’s loss reveal a […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers defense falls apart vs. Colts

The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the loss column after falling 38-24 against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7 inside SoFi Stadium. The Chargers surrendered a touchdown to running back Jonathan Taylor on the opening drive and had to play from behind throughout the entire game. While they responded with a field goal, the […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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

Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers, October 19, 2025, 1:05 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: CBS, Paramount Plus The Los Angeles Chargers face a big matchup against quarterback Daniel Jones, running back Jonathan Taylor and the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers get key player back vs. Colts

The Los Angeles Chargers are warming up for their Week 7 matchup inside SoFi Stadium against Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts. The Chargers are excited to have linebacker Khalil Mack back in action after he was activated off injured reserve before the game. Defensive back Elijah Molden, linebacker Troy Dye, cornerback Nikko […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Colts Final Injury Report: Joe Alt doubtful vs. Indy

The Chargers are looking to get back some reinforcements just in time to face the 5-1 Colts on Sunday, but unfortunately it won’t be everybody that’s sorely been missing from the field. Per the team’s final injury designations, right tackle Trey Pipkins will once again be sidelined with a knee injury. After some minor hope […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers-Colts Thursday Injury Report: It got even bigger

After posting one of the largest injury reports of the season thus far on Wednesday, the Thursday edition for the Chargers was somehow even bigger as two new names were added. That brought the total to 16 players which is nearly one third of the active roster. The two new names were center Bradley Bozeman […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Colts prediction thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how Keenan Allen joined the 400-400 club with Philip Rivers and Justin Herbert (Chargers.com) Is Ladd McConkey a must-start in fantasy football? (Chargers Wire) Could Justin Herbert make a massive statement this week against the Colts? (Bolt Beat) […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Chargers Reacts Survey Week 7: How confident are you feeling?

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

about 2 months ago | 2 reads