The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Denver Broncos in Week 18 ahead of the NFL playoffs. From the sounds of it, though, the Chargers almost feel like there should be an asterisk next to the end result. Those Chargers, after all, rested the majority of their starters for the game.
Perhaps one of the the most surprising roster decisions ahead of Week 1 for the Los Angeles Chargers was Trey Lance winning the backup quarterback job.
The Los Angeles Chargers lost in the Week 18 season finale against the Denver Broncos, 19-3. A Justin Herbert-less offense predictably had trouble getting going on the road.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the Denver Broncos in a Sunday afternoon matchup. While the Bolts had some reason to play their starters, with the idea to have a chance to increase their seeding ahead of the playoffs, the Chargers opted to rest their team and let fate decide who they play in their upcoming playoff matchup.
The Los Angeles Chargers aren't exactly favored to beat the Denver Broncos in Week 18 while Justin Herbert watches Trey Lance direct the offense on the
If Justin Herbert 's brand of escape-ability was going to be on show this weekend, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph might be having a few sleepless nights. As it stands, though, the Broncos will face Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance this Sunday, with the No.
The Denver Broncos have the Los Angeles Chargers circled in red ahead of the Week 18 season finale. Just look at comments from Broncos head coach Sean Payton as his team gets ready to host the game at a 4:25 p.m.
The Los Angeles Chargers are resting quarterback Justin Herbert in the regular season finale, which means former top-three pick Trey Lance has the opportunity to spend some time in the spotlight.
Los Angeles Chargers fans won’t get to hear Tony Romo assess the scrambling attempts at survival of Justin Herbert during the Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos. Romo will be on the call for the CBS crew alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
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.
Justin Herbert‘s regular season has come to an end. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that his starting QB will not play in Week 18. Trey Lance will earn the start, with practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei garnering an elevation to serve as the QB2.
With Los Angeles locked into a wild-card spot, Trey Lance will start at quarterback in the Chargers' regular-season finale at the Denver Broncos and Justin Herbert will not dress.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's opportunity in the NFL first came as a rookie in 2022, when starters Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo were both lost for the season due to injuries.
Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers spoke about the possibility that he will become a free agent, as Denver has yet to sign him to a contract extension. “Players don’t offer each other extensions,” Franklin-Myers said, via KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Once again, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is prepared to play through pain.
Everyone loves a good redemption story — including the one starring journeyman quarterback Trey Lance. The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday announced they were waiving undrafted rookie QB DJ Uiagalelei.
Before Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance became one of the standout players of the ongoing preseason, he failed to cement himself as a long-term option for the San Francisco 49ers
Just a few days ago, the Los Angeles Chargers opened preseason play in just about the best way possible when they took down the Detroit Lions in this year's Hall of Fame Game.
The Los Angeles Chargers showcased their considerable talents at the Hall of Fame game last Thursday in Canton, Ohio as they defeated coach Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions behind a strong performance from Jim Harbaugh reclamation project Trey Lance.
Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance kicked off the NFL preseason in style, throwing two touchdown passes while leading Los Angeles to a 34-7 rout of the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday.
Lance was arguably the best player on the field.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance will start the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. Lance, 25, is expected to play into the third quarter before giving way to DJ Uiagalelei.
In a stunning development at the beginning of the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys saw a shift in their quarterback direction. Trey Lance, once the coveted future backup behind Dak Prescott, is gone—now under contract with the Los Angeles Chargers as of April 4, 2025.
Still only 24 years old, Lance was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
Trey Lance will receive another chance in the NFL.
Trey Lance remains unsigned, and as a result his playing future is uncertain. If the former No. 3 pick is to play north of the border, his destination is now known.
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