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Chargers vs. Patriots predictions: How experts are picking NFL playoff showdown

The world has plenty to say about the Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots showdown in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Shoved into the spotlight of a Sunday night national game, the encounter between the two teams is oddly polarizing. Sure, the Chargers are technically a seventh seed.

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Chargers Announce Four Moves For Wildcard Game

The Los Angeles Chargers made a series of roster moves on Saturday for the Wildcard game. The full list includes: Chargers activated TE Tucker Fisk from

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 10

Bad news for Chargers: Jesse Minter might be top name on market after John Harbaugh

Everyone entered the NFL playoffs and offseason with the understanding that Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter would be one of the

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 10

2 Chargers still around from last playoff win will play key role vs. Patriots

Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh were both still in college and the Chargers had been in Los Angeles for only two years. That's how long ago it was - Jan.

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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.

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 10

Chargers keep getting backhanded compliments in NFL playoff predictions vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers consistently get saluted for making it to the NFL playoffs after the mountain of adversity head coach Jim Harbaugh navigated this

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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.

Omarion Hampton News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Omarion Hampton Injury Update: Chargers RB Speaks on Playing Status

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is battling a serious ankle injury that has kept him out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Odafe Oweh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 10

Chargers' trade acquisition has most on the line in playoffs vs. Pats

The NFL playoffs are where legends are made. It's also where the money is. If you perform well in the postseason as a pending free agent, expect teams to be knocking down the door to sign you during free agency.

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

Justin Herbert gets a bad Josh Allen comparison in NFL Wild Card round picks

Before the season began, the Los Angeles Chargers were under fire due to their lack of playoff wins with Justin Herbert at the helm. Some had an issue with Herbert being in top 10 quarterback lists due to the fact that he doesn't have a playoff victory just yet.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 9

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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

AFC Notes: Chargers, Raiders, Ashton Jeanty

Jim Harbaugh has been highly successful in his two years as the Chargers’ head coach, leading them to Wild Card berths in each season. Los Angeles G Zion

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 9

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.

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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.

NFL News / The Lead / January 10

The Patriots Are Exactly Who the Chargers Want in Round 1

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Wild Card Weekend as the AFC’s seventh seed. They opened as 3.5-point underdogs to the New England Patriots. Still, the matchup itself is much more favorable than the betting lines indicate.

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.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

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.

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.

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,

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 / 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

Los Angeles Chargers 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.