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Chargers may have gotten the steal of the offseason with re-emerging veteran

As the Los Angeles Chargers have alternatively climbed and stumbled to a 7-4 record through the first 11 weeks of the season, their defense, which was one of the best in the league a season ago, has seen both its highs and its lows, exemplifying some of the shakiness and inconsistency that has defined the team as a whole this season.

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Chargers get asked 'What the heck happened?' in power rankings nosedive

The Los Angeles Chargers carry a 7-4 record in their bye week and still hold second place in the AFC West and occupy the sixth seed in the playoffs if the season were to end today.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 19

Does Kimani Vidal injury news throw wrench into Chargers' Omarion Hampton plan?

If Omarion Hampton - as expected - returns to the field after the Bye, what happens to fill-in running back Kimani Vidal? The Los Angeles Chargers' original plan to give carries to veteran Najee Harris while the rookie Hampton gradually developed was shredded by injuries to both runners.

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

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh has weird exchange with reporter about struggling starter

During the offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers believed they had a solid offensive line. It was true for a while, especially after the signing of Mekhi Becton in free agency.

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The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 40 passes in one game can you name in five minutes? Good luck!

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 19

Chargers' path to NFL Playoffs just became drastically more uncertain

As written about last week, Chargers at Jaguars last week was one of the biggest playoff swing games of the season. With a win, the Chargers would've risen to a playoff probability of over 90+%.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 19

Chargers' Jesse Minter definitely just lost a job he didn't even have yet

Jesse Minter's LA Chargers defense is fresh off a 35-6 walloping at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was an ugly game in every phase for the Chargers, but was most disappointing for the defense, which needed a prove-it performance against a playoff foe to convince fans it's the real deal.

Justin Herbert News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 19

Is Justin Herbert injured? Chargers QB update at bye week amid line struggles

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been on the receiving end of a beating this season behind an offensive line that has rolled out 20-plus different combinations through 11 games. So is Herbert injured? First, the stats behind Herbert’s snaps this year will boggle the mind.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Former Chargers draft pick and fan favorite gets another shot with new team

There was a time when Los Angeles Chargers fans had some mild hope for wide receiver Brenden Rice. Rice, a seventh-round pick by the Chargers in 2024, was the son of the legendary Jerry Rice.

Los Angeles Chargers News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Chargers 4-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Jim Harbaugh keeps Justin Herbert clean, improves defensive strength, and more in recent scenario

Making moves in the offseason to protect Justin Herbert, improve defensive depth, and simply get stronger need to happen for Jim Harbaugh's team. The Los Angeles Chargers are not playing up to standard on a regular basis, so let's take a look at a potential mock draft scenario for 2026 that would help them get better immediately.

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Jim Harbaugh News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Jim Harbaugh continues to deny the doomed reality of the Chargers' season

As the Los Angeles Chargers head into their bye week, they will have ample time to reflect on the beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, having lost the pivotal game (against a struggling offense, at that) 35-6.

Kenneth Murray News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Former Chargers 1st-round pick makes primetime play to help Cowboys beat Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers have some really interesting former first-round picks and overall draft picks floating around the NFL right now. One of the most interesting, by far, though, is Kenneth Murray. Currently with the Dallas Cowboys, his third team, Murray was a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2020.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Chargers were just handed a lucky break that impacts the AFC playoff race

A trip to the NFL Playoffs would have been all but clinched with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11. Instead, the LA Chargers have a more challenging road ahead with a 7-4 record and several teams in the hunt.

Mekhi Becton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Chargers’ free agent bust exposed again in NFL grades

The Los Angeles Chargers spent a big chunk of resources in free agency last offseason attempting to fix some problem areas. Tops among those was bringing on offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, a former first-round pick who had just finally dodged the bust label and enjoyed a breakout season in Philadelphia.

Justin Herbert News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Justin Herbert was historically bad in the Chargers' Week 11 loss to the Jaguars

Riding a three-game winning streak into their Week 11 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Chargers gave themselves absolutely zero chance of extending that streak to four.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Chargers still ahead of Chiefs in new NFL power rankings despite ugly loss to Jaguars

Let's be honest, after last week's no-show loss in Florida, the Los Angeles Chargers should have dropped to the bottom of the new NFL Power Rankings. In a game in which Bolts' head coach Jim Harbaugh admits his team was "out-physicaled," the Chargers made only eight first downs and failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

NFL playoff picture exposes Chargers' many blown chances as they limp to bye week

The Los Angeles Chargers have blown several chances to pull away in both the AFC and the AFC West ahead of the NFL playoffs this year. Normally, sitting

Jim Harbaugh News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Jim Harbaugh just made his stance on Chargers bust crystal clear

It's one thing to be a draft bust; it's another thing to be a free-agent bust when you're the biggest signing of the offseason for a team that had the second-most cap space in the NFL.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / November 18

Brutal stat shows just how big of a mess the Chargers have created for themselves

As the Los Angeles Chargers were bruised and beaten down at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, it seemed as though things could not get much worse, and, for the most part, that is probably true.

Omarion Hampton News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / November 18

Will Omarion Hampton return after the bye? Latest injury update on Chargers RB

It feels like another lifetime ago that we were able to enjoy watching Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton has not suited up since Week 5 because of an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 17

NFL Week 11 panic meter: Chiefs, Lions, Chargers have glaring issues

Multiple Super Bowl contenders went down in Week 11, but which ones should be the most worried about their performances?

NFL Week 11 winners, losers

Worst Week 11 performances

Week 11 standout rookies

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett makes NFL history in loss to 49ers

Browns' Myles Garrett claims another spot in the NFL record book

Justin Herbert News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Chargers’ Justin Herbert ducks question about hard hits after concussion scare

Following a splendid 2020-21 rookie campaign, Justin Herbert was tapped to be an elite quarterback. Patrick Mahomes was already at the apex, but the Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller joined Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as his biggest challengers.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16

Chargers offensive lineman attempted the most embarrassing flop

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman attempted an embarrassing flop during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bozeman made a rather misguided attempt to draw a penalty after disengaging from edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen during the second quarter of Sunday’s game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.