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Justin Herbert is in the MVP discussion, says Super Bowl-winning coach, others

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has led the Chargers to an 11-4 record with a shot at the AFC West crown and a slim chance for the number one seed in the AFC.

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Chargers rookie has been cut five times and still could make the roster in 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers have been in a playoff run, making multiple transactions a week to give the roster the best chances to compete as possible. These moves are usually somewhat inconsequential, with players who are on the practice squad likely to be waived for other individuals who are likely to be waived a few weeks after.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 25

If playoffs started today, Chargers would play a familiar foe

The Los Angeles Chargers are in. With their win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and the Indianapolis Colts loss on Monday, the Bolts clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive season under Jim Harbaugh.

Justin Herbert News / Field Level Media / December 24

Can Justin Herbert exorcize playoff demons when Chargers host Texans?

Justin Herbert threw just three interceptions during the 2024 regular season before topping that total in a miserable playoff performance against the Houston Texans.

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

Chargers' big free-agent signing likely benched after months of poor play

The Los Angeles Chargers decided to have their big free agency move of 2025 be the signing of guard Mekhi Becton. A move that initially brought concern, considering he has only played one year of offensive guard, the one year he has looked like a real NFL pro.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

Jim Harbaugh's Denzel Perryman suspension comments won't impress Cowboys fans

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is known for going to bat for his guys no matter what. That was certainly the case in the aftermath of the

NFL News / LAFB Network / December 24

Can the Chargers Finally Break the Texans Curse? — Here’s What It Will Take in Week 17

The Los Angeles Chargers face off against the Houston Texans on Saturday, a team that outplayed them during the Wild Card game last January. Despite all the offensive line injuries, is it the Chargers’ turn to come out on top?

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

Justin Herbert accused of swiping Pro Bowl nod from Trevor Lawrence

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert took the hard way to a Pro Bowl nod this year. Herbert played just a week after surgery and toughed it out through 20-plus offensive line combinations while losing major names like Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

Chargers surge into top 10 of power rankings with offensive explosion

The Los Angeles Chargers served up a Texas sized beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. The final score was 34-17, the Cowboys were shut out and shut down by the Chargers in the second half.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Jesse Minter thinks Chargers’ defense is peaking at the right time before the playoffs

Quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t pretending the 2024 playoff loss to the Texans didn’t happen. As Los Angeles gets ready for the rematch, Herbert acknowledged how ugly that Wild Card performance was for him and said the only way forward is owning it, learning from it, and being better when the games actually matter again.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

After playoff berth, where are Chargers in 2026 NFL draft order?

With the Los Angeles Chargers' latest victory over the potent offensive team, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chargers are now 11-4. With a current win streak of four games, the Bolts have shifted their draft selection to a much lower pick.

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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.

Denzel Perryman News / Field Level Media / December 23

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension

Linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the Los Angeles Chargers' last two regular-season games after his appeal of a league-issued suspension was denied on Tuesday.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

How Chargers’ Justin Herbert moved on from dismal playoff game vs. Texans

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not hold back on his struggles during the 2024 playoffs against the Houston Texans. That Wild Card game was brutal for Herbert, who was coming off a strong regular season.

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Derwin James News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Derwin James, Chargers don't care if you believe in them

Things are heating up in the AFC West. The Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15, meaning it's down to the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.

Denzel Perryman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman’s Two-Game Suspension Upheld

The NFL has upheld Chargers LB Denzel Perryman‘s two-game suspension for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, per Michael Signora of the NFL. It was announced on Monday that Perryman would be suspended for two games without pay.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

A new Justin Herbert has caught Chargers' Keenan Allen by surprise

The Los Angeles Chargers are catching everyone by surprise. And that includes Keenan Allen. Allen has seen it all over the last year or so. The veteran wideout got cut by Jim Harbaugh and the rebuilding Chargers, then spent time with the Chicago Bears last year during a rebuilding, 5-12 season. Now?

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

Chargers Rookie Gets Hall of Fame Comparison After Stellar Week 16 Performance

Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words when asked about the breakout performance of Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton following Week 16.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

Chargers Offensive Line Praised For Rare Week 16 Performance

In a season defined by instability up front, the Los Angeles Chargers finally saw their offensive line deliver a complete performance when it mattered most.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Chargers make smart roster move after Perryman suspension, Vidal injury

The Los Angeles Chargers had a little bit more weight behind their early week roster moves this time. As Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers prep to play the Houston Texans in Week 17, they announced two specific roster moves.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Chargers Signing RB Jaret Patterson To Active Roster

ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports the Chargers are signing RB Jaret Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster. Rhim adds the Chargers are also signing RB Royce Freeman to the practice squad.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

5 Big Chargers Pro Bowl Snubs of 2025

The Los Angeles Chargers were well represented when the NFL announced the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Justin Herbert, Derwin James Jr., Tuli Tuipulotu, Cameron Dicker, and Joe Alt all earned deserved selections, with Khalil Mack, Del’Shawn Phillips, Donte Jackson, and Scott Matlock named as alternates.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Jim Harbaugh drops another golden Justin Herbert comment

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert continues to put together dazzling performances. In Week 16, Herbert led the Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / December 22

Denzel Perryman news makes Chargers' AFC West title chase even tougher

Perryman is one of the Chargers' top defensive players.

Chargers blank Cowboys in second half to notch 11th win

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Issued Two-Game Suspension

The Chargers’ defense has been among the league’s best in 2025. The unit is set to be shorthanded for the closing stages of the regular season, however.