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Week 8: What To Watch For In Chargers Vs Rams

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a bye week and should be refreshed for a battle against the other home team, the Rams. Below are some things to watch for: Herbert has been struggling this year, and the fact that he’s had at least one interception per game, sometimes multiple, is proof that something’s off.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 1

Mike McDaniel’s ‘All-Hands’ Meeting Might Be Saddest Chargers Story Yet

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a bad, bad way. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers are 0-6 coming out of a bye with little in the way of changed plans except for staying the course.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Final Injury Report for Chargers-Rams: Will Ladd McConkey, Trent McDuffie Play?

The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday afternoon from SoFi Stadium in a Week 8 interconference matchup. The Chargers enter Sunday’s game with an 0-6 record after losing on the road to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 before their bye week last week.

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The End of the Road: Latest Roster Moves Signal Multiple Chargers Done for the Year

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in week eight. The Chargers, coming off a bye in week seven, have dealt with significant injuries in the first half of the season and had over half of the original 53-man roster on the injury report or injured reserve by week six.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Khalil Mack News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Chargers Receive Massive Khalil Mack Trade Update on Sunday

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2026 season with hopes of building on recent progress, yet six games in they sit at 0-6, the worst start the franchise has endured in years.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Analyst: Chargers’ Trade Stance Has ‘Confounded’ Other NFL Teams

Objectively speaking, the Los Angeles Chargers have several players who should be at least somewhat attractive trade assets for other teams. Veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack could help put a number of teams over the top, veteran cornerback Donte Jackson could help several teams, and safety Derwin James Jr.

Justin Herbert News / Total Pro Sports / November 1

Madison Beer Got Groped At Halloween Party With Justin Herbert Nowhere In Sight

Madison Beer attended a Halloween Party with no Justin Herbert at her side, so someone took advantage. Beer wore Minnie Mouse ears and a polka-dot dress to a Chrome Hearts shindig this weekend.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 1

Chargers Confidence Meter: A Win Against the Rams Could Mean A lot For Their Future

The Los Angeles Chargers have an opportunity to finally secure a win and silence a small portion of doubt. A matchup against the Los Angeles Rams could have a much bigger impact on how the rest of their season unfolds.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / November 1

'Usually Against This': Philip Rivers’ Former Chargers Teammate Shares Honest Thoughts on NC State Head Coaching Job Rumors

Scott Quessenberry, a former Los Angeles Chargers center, says he is normally against hiring a coach who skips the usual steps. However, when it came to former teammate Philip Rivers reportedly being in line for the head coaching job at NC State, he had some promising words.

Derwin James News / Field Level Media / October 31

Chargers place standout S Derwin James (hamstring) on IR

The Los Angeles Chargers placed Derwin James on injured reserve on Saturday and the veteran safety will miss at least the next four games. James played the first three games, but was sidelined with a hamstring injury following the Sept.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Chargers Place Pro Bowl Defensive Back on Injured Reserve

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, things aren’t getting any better for them. While they’re expected to get starting right tackle Joe Alt and wide receiver Ladd McConkey back, another key roster member won’t be available for some time.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

NFL Trade Rumors Say Chargers’ Weird Behavior Confuses Other Teams, Too

The Los Angeles Chargers entered this season looking a little lost and confused and have wound up confusing their own fanbase with their approach to the

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Chargers make official Derwin James IR decision

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 on the season and heading into a game against their crosstown rivals, the Rams, a game Jim Harbaugh’s team is expected to lose.

Derwin James News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Chargers Placing S Derwin James On IR

The Chargers announced they are placing S Derwin James on injured reserve. Los Angeles also signed CB Isas Waxter to the active roster and moved CB Kaiir Elam from the practice squad. James, 30, is the former 17th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Chargers out of Florida State.

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 31

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Don't Give Up On Omarion Hampton Just Yet

The Los Angeles Chargers have an important matchup ahead of them in Week 8 as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams. For fantasy football managers, there are a handful of Chargers players worth keeping an eye on. However, some options are considerably more appealing than others.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Chargers Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 8

The Los Angeles Chargers announced they ruled out G Kayode Awosika, S Derwin James, CB Deane Leonard, and WR Brenen Thompson for Week 8 against the Rams. James has been out since Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, and it’s looking like he could miss more time.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 30

Chargers reportedly 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6. Does that mean veteran Chargers players such as pass-rusher Khalil Mack and wide receiver Quentin Johnston will become available ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Chargers Have Shut Down Trade Offers For Veterans

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Chargers have shut down trade inquiries for their veteran players like OLB Khalil Mack and WR Quentin Johnston despite an 0-6 start.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Chargers' Mike McDaniel trying to ignore outside noise amid rumors about his job security

Following weeks of rumors suggesting that Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was going to change one aspect of his team's game-day operations,

Absurd trade proposal suggests Jets can acquire Chargers' Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert defends Mike McDaniel, accepts blame for struggles of Chargers offense

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Chargers rumors: Here’s how delusional LA is about trade deadline with 0-6 record

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 NFL season. LA is 0-6 headed into Week 8 and looks completely lost as an organization.

Jonah Coleman News / Yardbarker / October 29

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