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Despite $1M Incentives, Keenan Allen to Face Tough Test Against Drake Maye After Chargers’ Loss

For all of the success that the Los Angeles Chargers have managed to gather in recent weeks, the 2025 regular season was still somewhat of a mixed bag for the franchise.

Keenan Allen News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Keenan Allen had great reaction after earning $1 million bonus

Keenan Allen was among the players who cashed in on his contract incentives on Sunday, and he celebrated in fitting fashion. Allen entered his Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos with $1.25 million on the line.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Chargers’ Khalil Mack bracing for ‘MVP caliber’ Drake Maye in Wild Card round

The 2025 NFL regular season is in the books, and the Los Angeles Chargers are headed east with little margin for error. After finishing 11-6 under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers secured the AFC’s No.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers Week 18 incentive tracker: Who made extra money vs Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers didn't exactly end the regular season the way they'd hoped. In fairness, nobody expected them to win in Week 18 once they announced some starters would rest on Sunday.

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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.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers lose to Broncos, learn AFC playoff fate

The Los Angeles Chargers lost in the Week 18 season finale against the Denver Broncos, 19-3. A Justin Herbert-less offense predictably had trouble getting going on the road.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers rookie suffers injury after impressive catch in Week 18

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently down 10 points to the AFC No. 1 seed favorite Denver Broncos. Right before the Chargers scored their three points to cut the lead down, an impressive reception from their rookie fifth-round pick put them in position to do so.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers starter already suffers injury in meaningless game before NFL playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers are playing the Denver Broncos in a meaningless matchup for the Bolts, with the team resting the majority of their starters in hopes of getting their team as healthy as possible ahead of a playoff matchup.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Chargers injury lists, inactives create questions about playoff outlook

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t hide the fact they would rest starters during the Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos while looking ahead to the NFL

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Will Kimani Vidal, Omarion Hampton play today? Injury buzz on Chargers RBs vs Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers running back room has multiple injury concerns heading into the Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos. Both first-round rookie

Trey Lance News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Predicting Chargers QB Trey Lance's stat line ahead of Week 18 matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the Denver Broncos in a Sunday afternoon matchup. While the Bolts had some reason to play their starters, with the idea to have a chance to increase their seeding ahead of the playoffs, the Chargers opted to rest their team and let fate decide who they play in their upcoming playoff matchup.

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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 / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 4

Bolts can sweep the AFC West, 4 other things to know about Chargers vs. Broncos

There’s a lot on the line for the Denver Broncos this Sunday at home. There’s very little to play for when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend in the Mile High City.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 3

Chargers-Texans NFL fines hammer leaves more questions than answers

The latest entry in the budding animosity between the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans has once again produced a handful of fines from the NFL league

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Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / January 3

NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Justin Herbert Incident

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are headed to the NFL playoffs despite a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 17. With the AFC West division title out of reach, Herbert is resting for the Chargers' final regular season game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 3

NFL analysts already targeting Chargers' next defensive coordinator

Commence the uncertainty carousel. Entering Sunday's Week 18 game against the Broncos in Denver, the Los Angeles Chargers don't yet know what seed they will be the AFC Playoffs or who their first-round opponent on the road might be.

Marcus Maye News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3

Chargers Announce Four Week 18 Moves, Promote S Marcus Maye

The Los Angeles Chargers announced a series of roster moves for their Week 18 game against the Broncos. The full list includes: Chargers signed S Marcus Maye to their active roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 3

Chargers rookie can make massive offseason impact against Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers are travelling to take on the Denver Broncos in a Week 18 matchup. The Chargers are currently undefeated in the AFC West but the Broncos secured the AFC West division title due to the Chargers loss to the Houston Texans in Week 17.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Chargers sign safety to active roster for Broncos matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers are adding another veteran safety to their active roster for their Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. After one month on the team’s practice squad, Marcus Maye will rejoin Jesse Minter’s defense for the first time in 2025.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 3

Giants emerge in speculation capable of ripping coach from Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are undoubtedly on high alert before the NFL playoffs as other teams start their head coach hiring process. Jim Harbaugh’s hand-picked

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / January 3

Chargers could benefit from Andy Reid, Pete Carroll AFC West coaching drama

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Week 18 with the NFL playoffs on the mind and wondering just how far Jim Harbaugh can take them in his second straight postseason

Jim Harbaugh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh reveals plans for some starters for Week 18 vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers will travel to the Mile High City this weekend to battle the Denver Broncos, who are on the verge of earning the top seed in the AFC.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1

Unbelievable fact about Jim Harbaugh had other NFL coaches and his brother stumped

Jim Harbaugh was a lot more mobile in his heyday than his NFL coaching peers realized. The Los Angeles Chargers head coach was the subject of a recent NFL Films interview segment involving several head coaches across the league.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29

Chargers To Sit Justin Herbert In Week 18, Trey Lance To Start

Justin Herbert‘s regular season has come to an end. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that his starting QB will not play in Week 18. Trey Lance will earn the start, with practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei garnering an elevation to serve as the QB2.

Justin Herbert News / Yardbarker / December 29