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Chargers inactive list vs Patriots brings optimism for rookie star

The Los Angeles Chargers have released their inactive list ahead of their crucial playoff matchup against the No. 2 AFC ranked New England Patriots. With questions lingering about star rookie running back Omarion Hampton, he is officially active, with the list of inactives not having his name on it.

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Chargers Vs Patriots: Five Things To Watch For, Including If The Chargers Finally Make A Deep Playoff Run

The Los Angeles Chargers’ entire season comes down to four quarters in their Wild Card game against the Patriots on Sunday night. Here’s what to watch for: It’s no secret that Justin Herbert is the heart of this football team and frequently has taken it upon himself to try to make plays in critical moments this year.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / January 11

Chargers – Patriots Final Injury Report For Wild Card Round

The 7 seed Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the 2 seed New England Patriots at Foxborough tonight at 5:15 PM PT. Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Chargers as they head into the 2025 postseason.

NFL News / The SportsRush / January 11

Patriots vs. Chargers: LB Khalil Mack Reveals LA’s Strategy to Stop Drake Maye Ahead of the Wildcard Clash

The LA Chargers and New England Patriots matchup is among the more even contests of Wild Card weekend. Both teams have been impressive at times and are led by their quarterbacks, Drake Maye and Justin Herbert.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 11

Bolts hope to stun AFC East champions, 5 things to know about Chargers vs. Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers finished 11-6 for the second consecutive year. The New England Patriots did not. Led by new head coach Mike Vrabel, the team finished 14-3—tied for the best record in the NFL—and won the AFC East for the first time since 2019.

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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 / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 11

Is Omarion Hampton playing today? Latest news, buzz on Chargers RB

The Los Angeles Chargers selected a running back in the first round to further solidify their identity as a run-first offense that wants to win tough games.

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

Chargers make flurry of roster moves, revealing potential gameplan for Patriots

The Los Angeles Chargers have made several roster moves on the eve of their wild-card matchup against the New England Patriots. It is unclear if they will all be active on gameday or their availability is simply a precaution.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 10

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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

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

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.

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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 / 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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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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7