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3 Winners and 5 Losers From Chargers' Week 2 Disaster Against the Raiders

3 Winners and 5 Losers From Chargers' Week 2 Disaster Against the Raiders

Well guys, the Los Angeles Chargers are winless in the first two weeks. It is the first time since 2023 after falling 26-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Jim Harbaugh News / A to Z Sports / September 21
‘Honestly, I blanked out’—One Los Angeles Chargers captain’s response to Jim Harbaugh’s message after 26-14 loss to Raiders raises eyebrows

‘Honestly, I blanked out’—One Los Angeles Chargers captain’s response to Jim Harbaugh’s message after 26-14 loss to Raiders raises eyebrows

The Los Angeles Chargers are in an 0-2 hole to start this season. And the message from head coach Jim Harbaugh doesn’t seem to have landed with all of his captains.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Chargers match brutal NFL record that has stood for 100 years

To say that the Los Angeles Chargers have had a bad start to the 2026 NFL season would be a massive understatement. For the second week in a row, the Chargers were upset 26-14 by a heavy underdog at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

Jim Harbaugh News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh Sounds Defiant Tone After Loss to Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last week created a large sense of urgency for this Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 21
Chargers match bizarre NFL record set by team that folded in 1926

Chargers match bizarre NFL record set by team that folded in 1926

The Los Angeles Chargers are off to a shocking 0-2 start, with the losses coming against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. 

Kirk Cousins, Raiders earn road win over mistake-prone Chargers
Chargers are in serious trouble after another no-show to open season
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Derwin James News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Chargers’ Derwin James reveals injury he’ll play with for rest of 2026 season

Chargers’ Derwin James reveals injury he’ll play with for rest of 2026 season

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James will play the remainder of the 2026 season with a cast after fracturing the pinky finger on his left hand during Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Omarion Hampton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
What Chargers RB Omarion Hampton said about costly late fumble in Raiders game

What Chargers RB Omarion Hampton said about costly late fumble in Raiders game

Fans of the Los Angeles Chargers cringed with under 3;50 left against the Las Vegas Raiders. Running back Omarion Hampton busted up the middle and past the line of scrimmage.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Studs and Duds From Chargers’ Dispirited Loss to Raiders

Studs and Duds From Chargers’ Dispirited Loss to Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers had an opportunity to get things back on track before it was too late on Sunday when they hosted the Las Vegas Raiders. They had lost in Week 1 to the Arizona Cardinals, 26-14, which made Sunday’s game of the utmost importance.

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 The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
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 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
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 The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
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 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
Omarion Hampton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Chargers drop to 0-2 after Omarion Hampton’s crucial fumble, and fans are in shambles

Chargers drop to 0-2 after Omarion Hampton’s crucial fumble, and fans are in shambles

The Los Angeles Chargers watched their Sunday unravel badly inside SoFi Stadium. First prized tight end addition David Njoku left on a medical cart. Then running back Omarion Hampton coughed the football up that swung the momentum toward the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jim Harbaugh News / The Spun / September 20
Jim Harbaugh Firmly On Hot Seat Two Weeks Into The 2026 Season

Jim Harbaugh Firmly On Hot Seat Two Weeks Into The 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to the Las Vegas Raiders, 26-14, on Sunday afternoon. The Chargers dropped to 0-2 on the year with the loss. It’s not looking good for Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Justin Herbert, Chargers’ dreadful start to season gets even worse with David Njoku injury

Justin Herbert, Chargers’ dreadful start to season gets even worse with David Njoku injury

Luck has not been on the Los Angeles Chargers’ side in recent years, nor has the injury bug. In Week 1, the Chargers inexplicably lost to the Arizona Cardinals.

David Njoku News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20

Chargers TE David Njoku Carted Off With Knee Injury

Chargers TE David Njoku was carted off with a knee injury on Sunday, and we will provide an update as soon as one becomes available. Njoku, 30, is a former first-round pick of the Browns back in 2017 out of Miami.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 20
Chargers News, Inactives for Week 2 vs. Raiders Isn’t Good as it Seems

Chargers News, Inactives for Week 2 vs. Raiders Isn’t Good as it Seems

On first pass, the Los Angeles Chargers received some good news before kickoff against the Las Vegas Raiders:  Injured star wide receiver Ladd McConkey wasn’t on the inactives list.  Sounds good, considering the Chargers want to be all-systems go after that season-opening flop against the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Final Injury Report for Raiders-Chargers: Will Ladd McConkey, Brock Bowers Play?

Final Injury Report for Raiders-Chargers: Will Ladd McConkey, Brock Bowers Play?

The Los Angeles Chargers are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 2 AFC West matchup. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing at home to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 20
Chargers Get Major Injury Update on Star Receiver Before Raiders Game

Chargers Get Major Injury Update on Star Receiver Before Raiders Game

Ladd McConkey has made rapid progress from a rib injury and has every intention of playing Sunday when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Las Vegas Raiders, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reported.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 20
Chargers Confidence Meter: Can We Trust LA to Get a Much-Needed Win vs. Raiders?

Chargers Confidence Meter: Can We Trust LA to Get a Much-Needed Win vs. Raiders?

The pressure is beginning to build around a team that has shown it can compete at a high level but has not always made things easy on itself.  With a crucial matchup against the Raiders approaching, this is another opportunity for the Los Angeles Chargers to show that they can take care of business when expectations are high.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19
AFC Notes: Daiyan Henley, Tyler Linderbaum, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

AFC Notes: Daiyan Henley, Tyler Linderbaum, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers Chargers LB Daiyan Henley talked about the health issue that landed him in the hospital and caused him to miss multiple weeks last year. “It got pretty severe to say the least,” Henley said, via the team’s website.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Chargers may unleash speedy new WR with Ladd McConkey questionable

Chargers may unleash speedy new WR with Ladd McConkey questionable

The Los Angeles Chargers could be forced to dig a little deeper into their wide receiver room Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. That could mean a bigger opportunity for rookie Brenen Thompson and his ridiculous speed.

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Mike McDaniel News / TWSN / September 18
Mike McDaniel Sends Clear Message About Oronde Gadsden’s Role With Los Angeles Chargers

Mike McDaniel Sends Clear Message About Oronde Gadsden’s Role With Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the season expecting Mike McDaniel to completely change the offense and maximize their skill position talent better. The Chargers’ 26-14 Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was not a great start for him to show this, and one player in particular that McDaniel failed to utilize better was tight end Oronde Gadsden.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
NFL Week 1 panic meter: Packers, Cowboys in real trouble?

NFL Week 1 panic meter: Packers, Cowboys in real trouble?

It's easy to overreact to the poor performances we saw in NFL Week 1, but not every red flag is a serious cause for concern moving forward. Let's break down some of those disappointing performances and rank them on the panic meter.

Giants' Cam Skattebo sends warning to Rams' Aaron Donald ahead of 'MNF' game
Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game
Commanders suffer blow with Frankie Luvu, Chig Okonkwo out against Cowboys
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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
How Brissett helped 'psychopath' LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win

How Jacoby Brissett helped 'psychopath' Mike LaFleur lead Cardinals to upset win over Chargers

Arguably the most stunning development of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season involved first-year Cardinals head coach LaFleur guiding his club to a 26-14 win at the Chargers. 

Mike LaFleur kicks off Cardinals tenure by achieving rare franchise history
Mike LaFleur drops eye-opening Trey McBride claim after Cardinals’ Week 1 win
Jim Harbaugh provides update on Ladd McConkey injury after Chargers' Week 1 loss
The '2018 receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Chargers signing 2-time Super Bowl champion receiver

Chargers signing 2-time Super Bowl champion receiver

The Los Angeles Chargers are shoring up their depth at wide receiver heading into Week 2. The Chargers are reportedly signing veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Chargers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling To PS

Chargers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling To PS

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Chargers are signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad on Tuesday.  Los Angeles’ practice squad now includes:

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey Day-To-Day With Rib Injury

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey Day-To-Day With Rib Injury

It sounds like Ladd McConkey avoided a serious injury during yesterday’s season-opening loss. The Chargers WR is dealing with a rib injury and has been deemed day-to-day, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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