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Chargers surge into top 10 of power rankings with offensive explosion

The Los Angeles Chargers served up a Texas sized beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16. The final score was 34-17, the Cowboys were shut out and shut down by the Chargers in the second half.

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Jesse Minter thinks Chargers’ defense is peaking at the right time before the playoffs

Quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t pretending the 2024 playoff loss to the Texans didn’t happen. As Los Angeles gets ready for the rematch, Herbert acknowledged how ugly that Wild Card performance was for him and said the only way forward is owning it, learning from it, and being better when the games actually matter again.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 24

After playoff berth, where are Chargers in 2026 NFL draft order?

With the Los Angeles Chargers' latest victory over the potent offensive team, the Dallas Cowboys, the Chargers are now 11-4. With a current win streak of four games, the Bolts have shifted their draft selection to a much lower pick.

Denzel Perryman News / Field Level Media / December 23

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.

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Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

How Chargers’ Justin Herbert moved on from dismal playoff game vs. Texans

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not hold back on his struggles during the 2024 playoffs against the Houston Texans. That Wild Card game was brutal for Herbert, who was coming off a strong regular season.

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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.

Derwin James News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Derwin James, Chargers don't care if you believe in them

Things are heating up in the AFC West. The Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15, meaning it's down to the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.

Denzel Perryman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman’s Two-Game Suspension Upheld

The NFL has upheld Chargers LB Denzel Perryman‘s two-game suspension for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, per Michael Signora of the NFL. It was announced on Monday that Perryman would be suspended for two games without pay.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

A new Justin Herbert has caught Chargers' Keenan Allen by surprise

The Los Angeles Chargers are catching everyone by surprise. And that includes Keenan Allen. Allen has seen it all over the last year or so. The veteran wideout got cut by Jim Harbaugh and the rebuilding Chargers, then spent time with the Chicago Bears last year during a rebuilding, 5-12 season. Now?

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

Chargers Rookie Gets Hall of Fame Comparison After Stellar Week 16 Performance

Jim Harbaugh didn’t mince words when asked about the breakout performance of Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton following Week 16.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

Chargers Offensive Line Praised For Rare Week 16 Performance

In a season defined by instability up front, the Los Angeles Chargers finally saw their offensive line deliver a complete performance when it mattered most.

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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.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Chargers make smart roster move after Perryman suspension, Vidal injury

The Los Angeles Chargers had a little bit more weight behind their early week roster moves this time. As Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers prep to play the Houston Texans in Week 17, they announced two specific roster moves.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Chargers Signing RB Jaret Patterson To Active Roster

ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports the Chargers are signing RB Jaret Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster. Rhim adds the Chargers are also signing RB Royce Freeman to the practice squad.

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Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Pro Bowl honor is nice but glaring stat proves Chargers' Justin Herbert should be MVP

Everyone around Justin Herbert, it seems, got injured this season. The Los Angeles Chargers' offense lost both starting tackles and have been forced to use 12 different players to protect their quarterback.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 23

5 Big Chargers Pro Bowl Snubs of 2025

The Los Angeles Chargers were well represented when the NFL announced the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Justin Herbert, Derwin James Jr., Tuli Tuipulotu, Cameron Dicker, and Joe Alt all earned deserved selections, with Khalil Mack, Del’Shawn Phillips, Donte Jackson, and Scott Matlock named as alternates.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Chargers ruthlessly targeted their own former first-round pick to steamroll Cowboys

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers did it again. Again, being simply walking into a game with the plan of spamming the ball at and around Kenneth

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Omarion Hampton is back and he may bring you a fantasy championship

The Los Angeles Chargers beat down the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. They have returned home and will prepare to host the Houston Texans in a critical AFC showdown with playoff implications for both franchises.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 23

The Wild Ride of Javonte Williams: From Fantasy Bust to Jerry World

Remember when we all left Javonte Williams for dead? Don’t lie. You looked at that knee injury, looked at the underwhelming stats in Denver, and you tried to ship him off for a bag of footballs and a third-round pick.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 23

Chargers are officially in 2025 NFL playoffs, AFC West crown now on the line

The Los Angeles Chargers currently have an 11-4 record following a Week 16 beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys. The AFC playoff race has narrowed and the Chargers had multiple clinching scenarios following the win over the Cowboys.

Jim Harbaugh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Jim Harbaugh has shockingly kept Chargers in Super Bowl mix

The Los Angeles Chargers have endured their share of injuries this season. But head coach Jim Harbaugh hasn’t stopped pushing the right buttons. All of this highlights the incredibly masterful job Harbaugh has done with the Chargers in the 2025 season, keeping them in the Super Bowl mix.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22

Jim Harbaugh drops another golden Justin Herbert comment

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert continues to put together dazzling performances. In Week 16, Herbert led the Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / December 22

One NFL analyst doesn't 'buy' savvy Chargers as a Super Bowl contender

Half of the 2025 NFL playoff field has been decided—two teams in the AFC and five clubs in the NFC. There could be three more in the AFC if the Indianapolis Colts fall at home to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / December 22

Chargers Share Blanket Injury Update for 9 Players as Depth Is Tested Again

As the Los Angeles Chargers push through the final stretch of the regular season, injuries remain an unavoidable part of the equation. On Monday, head coach Jim Harbaugh offered a broad but cautiously optimistic update, labeling nearly every injured player from Sunday as “day to day,” according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim.