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Justin Herbert gets his props alongside, Mahomes, Allen and Jackson

The Los Angeles Chargers know what they have in Justin Herbert. An elite-level quarterback that has put up big passing numbers in the past, Herbert has been everything and more since being drafted five years ago.

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Kimani Vidal becomes fantasy football waiver wire Week 7 darling after outburst

The Los Angeles Chargers have unfortunately dealt with injuries all season, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Their top tackle duo went down: Rashawn Slater lost for the season due to a torn patellar tendon and Joe Alt's missed the past few games with an ankle sprain.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Chargers make final decision on draft bust ahead of Colts clash

The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) are in a drastically different place than they were a few weeks ago. Their reign as trendy Super Bowl pick ended as abruptly as it began, as they lost a great amount of public support following losses to the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Chargers, former coach dragged into Titans coach firing chaos takeaways

Los Angeles Chargers fans are very much enjoying the budding Jim Harbaugh era while attempting to forget some of the rough patches of the past. But the

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Chargers inquiring about offensive tackles amid injury woes

The Chargers are already known to be in the market for running back help in advance of the Nov. 4 trade deadline. They’re also making preliminary offensive tackle inquiries, Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Bears Should Trade Former Starter to Chargers Seeking OT Help

The Los Angeles Chargers are hurting up front, with injuries to both star tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. And according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Chargers are making “preliminary inquiries at the running back and tackle position.” The Chicago Bears could offer left tackle Braxton Jones in a trade that would benefit both sides.

Khalil Mack News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Khalil Mack injury updates, return timeline could be coming soon for Chargers

Khalil Mack injury return timeline updates are officially a go for the Los Angeles Chargers. Mack suffered an elbow injury during a Week 2 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and went to injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 14

New Free Agent RB Presents Chargers With A Golden Opportunity

With injuries decimating the Los Angeles Chargers’ running back room, they’ve been forced to turn to practice-squad call-up Kimani Vidal and special-teams player Hassan Haskins.

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The 'Rookie 100-receiving-yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least three 100-receiving-yard games in their rookie season in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Chargers favored over NFL-best Colts thanks to optimism about Mack, Alt injury update

Cameron Dicker's kick saved the Los Angeles Chargers from a catastrophic loss, and sent them into a colossal showdown. Seconds from a ugly loss to the lowly Dolphins last weekend in Miami, Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey set the table and Dicker delivered on a 33-yard field goal as time expired.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Chargers Still Making Preliminary Trade Inquiries For RB & OT Help

According to Josina Anderson, the Chargers are still calling around the league making preliminary trade inquiries about adding help at running back and offensive tackle. Those are the two positions that have been hit the hardest by injuries so far this season.

Bradley Bozeman News / Bolt Beat / October 14

Ugly Bradley Bozeman stat proves just how dire the Chargers' situation is

As the Los Angeles Chargers have climbed to 4-2 on the season, their overall solid performance so far has not been without its seriously ugly spots, including, most notably, the sub-par play and injury troubles of the offensive line.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Chargers Injury Report: 2 Superstars Soon To Be Returning

A nerve-wracking victory over one of the league’s worst teams, the Miami Dolphins, showed where the Los Angeles Chargers truly rank in the NFL hierarchy after their two disappointing losses to the New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / October 14

Insider Says Chargers Will Now Be Aggressive at Trade Deadline

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Los Angeles Chargers will be among the NFL’s most aggressive teams as the trade deadline approaches. After swinging a deal for former first-round edge rusher Odafe Oweh last week, the Chargers have now turned their attention to the offensive backfield — an area that’s grown thin in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / October 14

It sure sounds like a dream Chargers trade target just demanded a trade

Much like a child's wish list to Santa with in December, LA Chargers fans are starting to compile a list of players they would like to see the Bolts pursue ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

NFL News / Bolt Beat / October 14

Chargers' unsung heroes in wild win over Dolphins are a pair you'd never expect

From now until the end of time, whenever anyone discusses the Los Angeles Chargers' wild Week 6 29-27 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins, the conversation

Derwin James News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Derwin James sets a nasty tone for Chargers despite win

The Los Angeles Chargers picked up a much-needed win on Sunday, defeating the Miami Dolphins 29-27 to move to 4-2 on the season. The Chargers held a commanding 23-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter but survived some late-game heroics from the Dolphins.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 14

Kimani Vidal vs Hassan Haskins fantasy football debate is over

The Los Angeles Chargers may have found a suitable replacement for Omarion Hampton, who was placed on IR with an ankle injury. On Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, many wondered if either Kimani Vidal or Hassan Haskins would get the nod to be the Chargers' primary ballcarrier moving forward.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

Week 7 waiver targets: Bet on Boutte

Running back Rico Dowdle led the NFL with 239 total yards for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but was available in 42 percent of leagues the week before. Don’t make the same mistake in Week 6.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / October 13