Los Angeles Chargers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bye week over: Chargers lock in to face Maxx Crosby, unknown Raiders offense

The Los Angeles Chargers are hosting their division rival Las Vegas Raiders coming off a Week 12 bye. The Raiders are coming off a major shakeup to their coaching staff following a loss to the Shedeur Sanders-led Cleveland Browns.

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Chargers treating AFC West showdown with Raiders like season-opener

For the Los Angeles Chargers, the Week 13 encounter with the Las Vegas Raiders is like a season-opener in more ways than one. The Chargers and Jim Harbaugh face that sort of description coming out of a Week 12 bye.

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Omarion Hampton injury forces flurry of Chargers roster moves

The Los Angeles Chargers received positive injury news for once, as they opened the 21-day practice window for rookie running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton appeared in the first five games before being put on IR which was recently revealed to be a fractured ankle.

Ladd McConkey News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Ladd McConkey's fantasy football outlook vs. Raiders gets circled in red

The Los Angeles Chargers are something of a fantasy football wild card. Quarterback Justin Herbert went from playing like an MVP early this season to losing a duel to Trevor Lawrence.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw both three touchdowns and three interceptions in multiple games in the Super Bowl Era can you name in six minutes?

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

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

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Trayveon Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Chargers Signed RB Jaret Patterson To Active Roster, RB Trayveon Williams To PS

The Chargers announced Saturday the signing of RB Jaret Patterson to the active roster and RB Trayveon Williams to the practice squad. Patterson, 25, was a three-year starter at Buffalo, and the MAC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC in 2020.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

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

Mekhi Becton's public outburst deserves Chargers benching by Jim Harbaugh

With season-ending injuries to Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt and a (so far) failed trade for Trevor Penning, the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive line this season has been a complete mess.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Chargers’ emergency option for Justin Herbert isn’t stranger to role

The Los Angeles Chargers will roll out a long-requested change to the lineup around Justin Herbert as they exit the bye and take on the Las Vegas Raiders

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Should Chargers take a flier on recently released former Jim Harbaugh recruit?

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off their bye week and preparing to host the Las Vegas Raiders in a divisional clash this Sunday. The Chargers have dealt with an avalanche of injuries this season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 29

Raiders vs. Chargers bold predictions include revelation about latest OL combo

With a kickoff set for 1:25 p.m. PST, the Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders matchup is set to be another close matchup with an outcome that is commonly in the Chargers' favor.

Omarion Hampton News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Omarion Hampton Injury Update: Rookie RB’s Status Revealed For Chargers-Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is doing his best to return to the field, but the UNC product will miss at least one more week with his ankle injury.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 28

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh reveals two key lineup changes

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh likes to dance around roster decisions, oftentimes in the name of gamesmanship that keeps a competitive advantage. Harbaugh did a little bit of that this week when it comes to first-round running back Omarion Hampton.

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

Justin Herbert comments on another Chargers starting lineup change

The Los Angeles Chargers are faced with a tough reality coming out of the bye week: nobody is coming to save their offensive line. Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater are both done for the year.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 28

Uh-oh: Video seems to show step back in recovery process for Chargers' Omarion Hampton

Los Angeles Chargers fans have waited eight long weeks for the return of Omarion Hampton. Might they have to wait a little bit longer? With the opening

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 28

Chargers trade blamed for making Ravens much better before playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers made a few moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline earlier in the month. One was a swap of defensive players and picks with the Baltimore Ravens.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 28

Slumping AI program makes encouraging prediction in Week 13 Chargers-Raiders game

Artificial Intelligence may some day take over the world. But it's going to miss some NFL predictions along the way. Just as USA Today is beginning to beat its chest about its Copilot AI chatbot going 11-3 in picking NFL games in consecutive weeks, here comes Week 13.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 27

Chargers’ ‘demoralized’ group has one more chance to salvage things

It’s tough for the Los Angeles Chargers right now. Justin Herbert and the Chargers ripped off three straight wins to start the season, taking down the

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 27

Chargers WR hit with ill-timed injury designation, Thanksgiving status in question

The Los Angeles Chargers returned from their Week 12 bye this Monday. Los Angeles will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving weekend The Chargers have been hit with terrible injury luck this season, especially on their offensive line.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 27

The glorious day the Los Angeles Chargers stole Thanksgiving from the Dallas Cowboys

Football is football, but Thanksgivings are different. Proof: The Dallas Cowboys on Thursday will play their 58th all-time game on Thanksgiving. In their history the Los Angeles Chargers have played only five.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Chargers, Raiders both trying to fix pass-protection issues

After an extra week to think about a dreadful defeat that has complicated their playoff outlook, the Los Angeles Chargers can savor a matchup with the reeling Las Vegas Chargers on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 27

Chargers players, coaches on hot seat for remainder of season

While the upcoming season-ending stretch for the Los Angeles Chargers is very much about a playoff push, it’s also a time for evaluation. The Chargers, like all NFL teams, will keep one eye on the future in the winter months as they start to sketch out future needs to address via routes like free agency and the draft.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / November 26