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Chargers rookie gives hint to his status for playoff showdown vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the New England Patriots in a matchup filled with two teams that are led by "tough" former player head coaches, with any edge needed to pull off a victory from either side.

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NFL gave Chargers a massive advantage over the Patriots that no one is talking about

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing to travel east for their wildcard matchup against the New England Patriots. The Patriots' home of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and their home crowd are a distinct January advantage for the Patriots.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Chargers’ Omarion Hampton questionable for Patriots clash, expects to play

Omarion Hampton may not fully understand all the pain the Chargers have suffered during their 66 years of existence, but fans are counting on the rookie running back to help end the seemingly endless anguish when the Bolts face the New England Patriots in Wild Card Weekend.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 9

Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots 2026 NFL Wild Super Card Preview, Prediction & Odds

The NFL playoffs are heating up with the weekend ending, and bettors could end the weekend in style with the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the New England Patriots.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.

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NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / January 9

Can Justin Herbert change the story? Chargers battle Vrabel’s Patriots in playoff showdown

Justin Herbert’s chance to change his postseason story comes Sunday night when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL Analysis Network / January 9

Jesse Minter emerges as top NFL coaching candidate after leading Chargers’ defensive resurgence

Jesse Minter’s work has turned the Chargers into one of the NFL’s best defensive units, and it may soon cost them their coordinator. The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens have both moved quickly to line up interviews, and Minter’s rise has made him one of the league’s most in-demand assistants.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 9

Chargers have a surprise new team wanting to steal Jesse Minter to worry about

The Los Angeles Chargers aren’t going to catch a break when it comes to NFL teams wanting to steal defensive coordinator Jesse Minter away from Jim Harbaugh,

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 9

ESPN makes encouraging bold prediction for Chargers' Omarion Hampton vs. Patriots

For the Los Angeles Chargers to upset the New England Patriots in their AFC Wild Card playoff game Sunday night in Foxboro, their two key offensive players will have to perform outside of their comfort levels.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Chargers bold predictions for AFC Wild Card Game vs. Patriots

January football in Foxborough rarely favors the visitors. With that, Los Angeles Chargers know exactly what they’re walking into. The AFC Wild Card Game against the second-seeded New England Patriots is the kind of test that strips teams down to their fundamentals.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8

Chargers vs. Patriots will expose one team as a fraud if the other overcomes history

Ever since the Los Angeles Chargers made the decision to rest starters for the regular season finale and seemingly angled toward certain NFL playoff opponents, onlookers have wondered if they preferred to play the New England Patriots. Jim Harbaugh and Co.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Playing Patriots is best-case scenario for Justin Herbert, banged-up Chargers squad in playoffs

The NFL playoffs are here and only the best of the best remain with 14 teams vying for a Super Bowl. Six of those teams will have their hopes ended prematurely over Wild Card Weekend, and there are a few blockbuster matchups on the card.

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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.

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

Chargers possibly impacted by Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel

The Los Angeles Chargers have all eyes on the New England Patriots ahead of the NFL playoffs. But we’d be remiss not to mention just how much the head-coaching

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 8

Chargers vs. Patriots weather forecast says history isn't on underdog's side

The Los Angeles Chargers have their sights set on their first playoff win during the Jim Harbaugh era. After an 11-6 finish to the regular season, the Bolts finished as the AFC's seventh seed and will head to Foxborough to take on the New England Patriots this Sunday night.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Chargers fatal flaw that will derail Super Bowl hopes in AFC playoffs

With Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert still dealing with his injured hand, head coach Jim Harbaugh knows it’s still time to put up or shut up.

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The '2018 receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NFL team in receiving yards for the 2018-19 season can you name in five minutes?

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

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 / 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.