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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.

Omarion Hampton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

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.

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Jim Harbaugh News / The Spun / September 20

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.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

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

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?

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.

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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.

Teair Tart News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 20

Predicting Chargers' Starters vs Raiders for NFL Week 2: Shakeup on Defense

The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against their division rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week2 of the NFL season. The Chargers will enter the game dealing with several injuries on both sides of the ball.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 20

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.

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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?

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 / Athlon Sports / September 19

These Three Chargers Players Need To Step up on Sunday Against the Raiders

It isn’t time to panic yet for the Los Angeles Chargers, but if they suffer another loss this Sunday after dropping last Sunday’s game to the Arizona Cardinals, 26-14, they could be up against it, at least to an extent.

Akheem Mesidor News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 19

Where is Akheem Mesidor? Chargers Need Risky Draft Pick vs. Raiders

The poor state of the Los Angeles Chargers offensive line going into Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders commands the big attention right now. So do the

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

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 / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 19

Bolts Look to Bounce Back, 4 Other Things to Know About Chargers vs. Raiders

In 2025, the Denver Broncos won the AFC West with a 14-3 record, while Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers finished three games behind in the division standings with an 11-6 mark.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Chargers Week 2 injury report vs. Raiders: What it means for fantasy football

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Week 2 with their top receiver uncertain and one starting offensive lineman unavailable, affecting Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and the remaining pass catchers.

Jim Harbaugh News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 19

Chargers Injuries Save Jim Harbaugh From More Silly Mistakes vs. Raiders

At times, it has been tough to watch Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers attempt to navigate a bad guard situation. That’s an evergreen statement fans have been able to say for years now.

Mike McDaniel News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / September 19

Chargers' Mike McDaniel, Coaches Take Accountability for 'Not Good Enough' Showing

After the Los Angeles Chargers took a double-digit loss to the underdog Arizona Cardinals, it left fans in disbelief after months of hype given to the fanbase by the media and general expectations for the Bolts.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

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

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?

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.

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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.

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Jim Harbaugh provides update on Ladd McConkey injury after Chargers' Week 1 loss

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Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

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

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