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Chargers To Sit Justin Herbert In Week 18, Trey Lance To Start

Justin Herbert‘s regular season has come to an end. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that his starting QB will not play in Week 18. Trey Lance will earn the start, with practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei garnering an elevation to serve as the QB2.

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Justin Herbert to sit, Trey Lance to start for Chargers in Week 18

With Los Angeles locked into a wild-card spot, Trey Lance will start at quarterback in the Chargers' regular-season finale at the Denver Broncos and Justin Herbert will not dress.

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Jim Harbaugh News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Jim Harbaugh’s major decision will make Broncos fans happy

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh made a decision Monday that Denver Broncos fans will be very pleased with. Harbaugh revealed Monday that starting quarterback Justin Herbert will not play against the Broncos in Week 18.

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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.

Justin Herbert News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Chargers Holding Justin Herbert Out Of Week 18

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that QB Justin Herbert will not suit up in the team’s regular season finale against the Broncos. Harbaugh implied

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 29

Chargers player shoots down conspiracy theories, blames himself for big mistakes

The Los Angeles Chargers had their AFC West hopes and big AFC playoff seeding hopes dashed during the crushing Week 17 loss to the Houston Texans. Massive

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

Lack of consistency in controversial Chargers penalty sparks outrage across the NFL

The Los Angeles Chargers dropped a close and ugly game against the Houston Texans in a preview of what the playoffs may bring. The Chargers lost this game

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

Former Chargers fan favorite has controversial take on Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a brutal, depressing loss to the Houston Texans. A loss that will be pointed at by Justin Herbert haters as another way to negatively discuss the QB.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

Chargers' loss to Texans exposed starter that needs replaced ASAP

There’s much blame to go around for the Los Angeles Chargers after the embarrassing fumble of much more impactful AFC West and playoff hopes after the loss to the Houston Texans. Usually reliable kicker Cameron Dicker is a big one.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 28

Chargers’ Offensive Line Chaos Continues as Lack of Continuity Persists into the Playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers have yet to find continuity along their offensive line in 2025, and the consequences have been glaring. Injuries, constant shuffling, and inconsistent play have left the unit struggling to protect Justin Herbert and open running lanes, ultimately impacting the team’s offensive production.

Ladd McConkey News / LAFB Network / December 28

Chargers Offensive Struggles Highlighted By McConkey’s Uneven Year-2 Performance

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t lose Saturday’s 20-16 game to the Houston Texans solely because of one missed opportunity or one underused weapon. But the limited involvement of Ladd McConkey once again underscored a pattern that has quietly defined their offensive ceiling all season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

Chargers facing Wild Card playoff scenarios after excruciating loss to Texans

A misplayed interception at the goal- line. A rare missed field goal inside the 40. And a even more rare missed extra point. Add to it a controversial

Justin Herbert News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 28

Justin Herbert’s Classy Move After Loss Speaks Volumes

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s classy response after being sacked five times in a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans speaks volumes about his character.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

NFL scrambles to justify NFL referee’s controversial call that hurt Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered plenty of self-inflicted wounds and missed on critical chances during the crushing loss to the Houston Texans in Week

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28

Chargers benched free-agent bust OL in crushing loss to Texans

Things got off to a rough start for the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. A win would've kept the division championship hopes alive, but that died with a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / December 27

Texans must rely on defense after playoff-clinching win

Texans must ride defense after uneven offensive performance in playoff-clinching win

It wasn't pretty, but thanks to another stellar defensive effort, the Houston Texans (11-5) are headed back to the playoffs for the third consecutive season. And if this season is to end any differently than the previous two, that's the blueprint the team will need to follow.

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Justin Herbert hurts fractured hand against Texans

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Los Angeles Chargers News / The Lead / December 27