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NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8

Chargers vs. Patriots gets unexpected illness bug storyline before playoff matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers have their fair share of injury bug concerns going into the playoff matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday night. What

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8

Chargers' Justin Herbert has worst playoff resume of any QB in postseason

Forget the yardage records and countless touchdowns and lofty passer ratings, now is the time of year when NFL quarterbacks carve our their legacies. Two words - and one stat - that frame every quarterback in the Hall of Fame: Playoff Wins.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8

There's an intriguing first-time candidate for the Raiders' HC job

The Las Vegas Raiders are back to square one. Firing Pete Carroll was a tough call, but it seemed like the right one. Now, the front office must find the right guy to lead a young and promising team back to playoff contention.

A Raiders power shift featuring John Spytek’s partnership with Tom Brady

Tom Brady put on blast amid reports about Raiders' dysfunction

Raiders GM John Spytek defends Ashton Jeanty from critics

Maxx Crosby reacts to Raiders firing Pete Carroll

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-yard-receiving rookie by team' quiz

The 'NFL 2015-16 leading passers by team' quiz

The 'Last 1,000-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gave Drake Maye high praise ahead of NFL playoffs

If the Los Angeles Chargers want to grab their first playoff win in the Jim Harbaugh era, they'll need to go through the New England Patriots first. In what's shaping up to be an electric Wild Card weekend slate of games, the Sunday night slot will be occupied by the Bolts heading to Foxborough.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Dueling pass rushes key as Patriots host Chargers in wild-card round

Since Sunday night's AFC wild-card matchup in Foxborough, Mass., between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers will feature two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, one of the key questions entering the matchup is this: Which team's pass rush will be able to apply the most pressure?

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Chargers QB Justin Herbert details swelling, hand injury before Patriots game

The Los Angeles Chargers head into Sunday night’s AFC Wild Card game against the New England Patriots banged up. A lot has been made of the injuries to the Chargers’ offensive line, but it is Justin Herbert’s hand that has drawn the most attention.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 7

Chargers get key offensive weapon back ahead of playoff matchup

When thinking of key offensive Chargers weapons, the first names likely to come to mind are Omarion Hampton, Keenan Allen, Oronde Gadsden II, Ladd McConkey, etc.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Chargers QB Justin Herbert Shares Health Update Ahead of NFL Playoffs

Justin Herbert did not suit up for the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 18 loss to the Denver Broncos. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh left his star quarterback out of the lineup, with L.A.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Jim Harbaugh knows where he wants his brother John to coach next

Jim Harbaugh is not worried about whether brother John will find a new head coaching job. His primary worry appears to be where it will be.

Recently fired Ravens HC John Harbaugh is the ultimate coaching free agent

John Harbaugh is already the favorite for one HC job

Is alleged interest between Giants, John Harbaugh mutual?

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7