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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.

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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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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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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 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.

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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

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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gave Drake Maye high praise ahead of NFL playoffs

If the Los Angeles Chargers want to grab their first playoff win in the Jim Harbaugh era, they'll need to go through the New England Patriots first. In what's shaping up to be an electric Wild Card weekend slate of games, the Sunday night slot will be occupied by the Bolts heading to Foxborough.

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?

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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.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Chargers QB Justin Herbert details swelling, hand injury before Patriots game

The Los Angeles Chargers head into Sunday night’s AFC Wild Card game against the New England Patriots banged up. A lot has been made of the injuries to the Chargers’ offensive line, but it is Justin Herbert’s hand that has drawn the most attention.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 7

Chargers get key offensive weapon back ahead of playoff matchup

When thinking of key offensive Chargers weapons, the first names likely to come to mind are Omarion Hampton, Keenan Allen, Oronde Gadsden II, Ladd McConkey, etc.

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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.