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Chargers have 2 clear goals for Justin Herbert in Week 18 vs. Broncos

Chargers have 2 clear goals for Justin Herbert in Week 18 vs. Broncos

And just like that, a potential AFC West championship game Sunday at Mile High in Denver has fizzled into what amounts to a preseason game for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28
Lack of consistency in controversial Chargers penalty sparks outrage across the NFL

Lack of consistency in controversial Chargers penalty sparks outrage across the NFL

The Los Angeles Chargers dropped a close and ugly game against the Houston Texans in a preview of what the playoffs may bring. The Chargers lost this game

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28
Former Chargers fan favorite has controversial take on Justin Herbert

Former Chargers fan favorite has controversial take on Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a brutal, depressing loss to the Houston Texans. A loss that will be pointed at by Justin Herbert haters as another way to negatively discuss the QB.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28
Chargers' loss to Texans exposed starter that needs replaced ASAP

Chargers' loss to Texans exposed starter that needs replaced ASAP

There’s much blame to go around for the Los Angeles Chargers after the embarrassing fumble of much more impactful AFC West and playoff hopes after the loss to the Houston Texans.  Usually reliable kicker Cameron Dicker is a big one.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 28
Chargers’ Offensive Line Chaos Continues as Lack of Continuity Persists into the Playoffs

Chargers’ Offensive Line Chaos Continues as Lack of Continuity Persists into the Playoffs

The Los Angeles Chargers have yet to find continuity along their offensive line in 2025, and the consequences have been glaring. Injuries, constant shuffling, and inconsistent play have left the unit struggling to protect Justin Herbert and open running lanes, ultimately impacting the team’s offensive production.

Ladd McConkey News / LAFB Network / December 28
Chargers Offensive Struggles Highlighted By McConkey’s Uneven Year-2 Performance

Chargers Offensive Struggles Highlighted By McConkey’s Uneven Year-2 Performance

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t lose Saturday’s 20-16 game to the Houston Texans solely because of one missed opportunity or one underused weapon. But the limited involvement of Ladd McConkey once again underscored a pattern that has quietly defined their offensive ceiling all season.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28
Chargers facing Wild Card playoff scenarios after excruciating loss to Texans

Chargers facing Wild Card playoff scenarios after excruciating loss to Texans

A misplayed interception at the goal- line. A rare missed field goal inside the 40. And a even more rare missed extra point. Add to it a controversial

Justin Herbert News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 28
Justin Herbert’s Classy Move After Loss Speaks Volumes

Justin Herbert’s Classy Move After Loss Speaks Volumes

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s classy response after being sacked five times in a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans speaks volumes about his character.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 28
NFL scrambles to justify NFL referee’s controversial call that hurt Chargers

NFL scrambles to justify NFL referee’s controversial call that hurt Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers suffered plenty of self-inflicted wounds and missed on critical chances during the crushing loss to the Houston Texans in Week

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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 / December 28
Chargers benched free-agent bust OL in crushing loss to Texans

Chargers benched free-agent bust OL in crushing loss to Texans

Things got off to a rough start for the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. A win would've kept the division championship hopes alive, but that died with a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans.

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Chargers’ Justin Herbert reveals why he kept targeting rookie TE despite drops

Chargers’ Justin Herbert reveals why he kept targeting rookie TE despite drops

The Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 17 loss to the Houston Texans was filled with frustration, missed opportunities, and momentum swings that ultimately proved too much to overcome.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
 The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
 The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
 The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
Jim Harbaugh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Jim Harbaugh’s ‘no mas’ declaration will have fans hyped despite loss to Texans

Jim Harbaugh’s ‘no mas’ declaration will have fans hyped despite loss to Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers entered Week 17’s matchup against the Houston Texans on a four game winning streak. Los Angeles had already clinched a playoff berth but the team had a shot at securing the No.

Justin Herbert News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Justin Herbert's Superhuman Performance Was Wasted In the Chargers' Broken Offense

Justin Herbert's Superhuman Performance Was Wasted In the Chargers' Broken Offense

This is not the offense the Los Angeles Chargers anticipated coming into the 2025 season. The idea for head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman was to have a balanced attack with an above-average run game, led by rookie running back Omarion Hampton, selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 draft.

Cameron Dicker News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 27
Oronde Gadsden, Cameron Dicker highlight winners and losers for Chargers in Week 17

Oronde Gadsden, Cameron Dicker highlight winners and losers for Chargers in Week 17

The Los Angeles Chargers received a gut punch, as they couldn't get it done against the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. The same Texans team that bounced them from the playoffs back in January, the Chargers found themselves in a 14-0 hole early due to two huge passing plays from CJ Stroud.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 27
Chargers Receive Unfortunate News Immediately After Texans Game

Chargers Receive Unfortunate News Immediately After Texans Game

The Los Angeles Chargers entered Saturday’s matchup against the Houston Texans with multiple objectives still in play. Riding a four-game winning streak

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 27
Instant analysis after Chargers squander huge chance vs. Texans

Instant analysis after Chargers squander huge chance vs. Texans

The Los Angeles Chargers dug themselves a deep hole with the Houston Texans in town on Saturday, eventually losing, 20-16.  Those Chargers coughed up two easy touchdowns to the C.J.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / December 27
Texans must rely on defense after playoff-clinching win

Texans must ride defense after uneven offensive performance in playoff-clinching win

It wasn't pretty, but thanks to another stellar defensive effort, the Houston Texans (11-5) are headed back to the playoffs for the third consecutive season. And if this season is to end any differently than the previous two, that's the blueprint the team will need to follow.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / The Lead / December 27
Chargers Can Win AFC West, But Should They Want To?

Chargers Can Win AFC West, But Should They Want To?

After clinching a playoff berth for the second consecutive year under Jim Harbaugh, the Los Angeles Chargers are also aiming to win the AFC West for the first time since 2009.

Kimani Vidal News / Field Level Media / December 27
Chargers leading rusher Kimani Vidal inactive vs. Texans

Chargers leading rusher Kimani Vidal inactive vs. Texans

Los Angeles Chargers leading rusher Kimani Vidal will miss Saturday's game against the visiting Houston Texans due to a neck injury. Vidal was placed on the team's list of inactives prior to the contest.

Sam Mustipher News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26
Broncos Signing C Sam Mustipher Off Chargers’ PS, Among Two Moves

Broncos Signing C Sam Mustipher Off Chargers’ PS, Among Two Moves

The Denver Broncos are signing C Sam Mustipher off the Chargers’ practice squad to their active roster and waived OL Calvin Throckmorton in a corresponding

Marcus Williams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Chargers Call Up Two, Including S Marcus Williams

The Los Angeles Chargers officially elevated OL Foster Sarell and S Marcus Williams to their active roster for Week 17’s game against the Texans. Williams, 29, is a former second-round pick of the Saints back in 2017.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25
Broncos one step closer to securing home-field advantage

Broncos one step closer to securing important home-field advantage in playoffs

They probably will not be totally satisfied with the process in how they played on Thursday night, but the Denver Broncos are going to be extremely satisfied with the result and what it means for them in the playoffs.

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Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of two-game suspension
Maxx Crosby goes on unfiltered rant about Giants-Raiders game
Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts
Denzel Perryman News / Field Level Media / December 23
Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman loses appeal of 2-game suspension

Linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the Los Angeles Chargers' last two regular-season games after his appeal of a league-issued suspension was denied on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / December 22
Perryman news makes Chargers' AFC West title chase even tougher

Denzel Perryman news makes Chargers' AFC West title chase even tougher

Perryman is one of the Chargers' top defensive players.

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