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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 19:48 UTC
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Why Chargers bye week could be exactly what they need

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 going into Week 8 against the crosstown rival Los Angeles Rams. The Chargers are the last winless team in the league, which is definitely a red flag as the calendar turns to November. However, t

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Chargers-Rams Game Preview: How does Joe Alt’s return improve the Bolts’ offense?

INGLEWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt (76) stands by during a timeout during an NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers on September 20, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.(Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bolts are back inside SoFi Stadium this week to face the crosstown Rams. The Rams are also failing to meet expectations this season with a 3-4 record so far thi

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Chargers Injury Report: No changes from Bolts’ 2nd day of Rams prep

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 8: Donte Jackson #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during offseason organized team activities at The Bolt on June 8, 2026 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images Normally you want to see some semblance of progression for players with injuries. Unfortunately the Chargers saw zero steps forward across their entire injury report from Wednesday. Offensive guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) and wide receiver Brenen Thompson (quad/ha

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Los Angeles Chargers news: Slater, Alt still among best OTs when healthy in 2026

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Joe Alt #76 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images This might come as a bit of a surprise given how bad the starting offense looked to begin the season, but it looks like both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt are still among the best tackles in the league (when healthy, of course). When utilizing the pass and run block gr

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Chargers Injury Report: Brenen Thompson, Kayode Awosika DNP

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 13: Brenen Thompson #89 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a preseason game at Reliant Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chargers are not coming out of the bye week with a clean bill of health. To get the positives out of the way first, offensive tackle Joe Alt was not on Wednesday’s injury report which is massive news for the offense. After r

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Derwin James suffers setback, could go on IR

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Derwin James Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chargers somehow did a lot of losing in Week Seven despite not playing a real game. First, no one was fired and there were zero changes to the coaching staff after their 0-6 start.

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Mike McDaniel to continue calling plays for Chargers

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images After the Chargers avoided making any changes to the coaching staff at their bye week, the news we all expected to hear finally came on Wednesday. Per The Athletic’s Noah Furtado, head coach Jim

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Chargers-Rams Game Preview: Matthew Stafford leads No. 1 offense despite losing record

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 25: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates in the end zone during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Rams were lauded as a “superteam” entering the regular season after trading for 2025 Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. That idea was only made stronger following Aaron Donald’s exit fro

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Chargers Poll: How many games will the Chargers win after 0-6 start?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Guard Cole Strange #69 of the Los Angeles Chargers blocks for quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. The

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Los Angeles Chargers news: Which non-Khalil Mack player should be moved?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Drue Tranquill #23 of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Kimani Vidal #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter of a game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the NFL trade deadline around the corner, we’ll begin to see more and more players shipped off to new teams over the coming days. Tuesday brought with it two massive trades as the Colts sent All-Pro guard Que

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Chargers PFF Grades at the bye: Akheem Mesidor, defense leads the way

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Tuli Tuipulotu #45 and Akheem Mesidor #90 of the Los Angeles Chargers react after a stop during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on October 11, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Chargers were on a bye this week and unfortunately saw the Dolphins earn their first win against the Jets which leaves the Bolts as the lone winless team in the NFL this season. Through s

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Los Angeles Chargers news: Patrick Mahomes authors worse outing than Justin Herbert vs. Seahawks

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 25: Derick Hall #58 of the Seattle Seahawks forces Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs to fumble during the third quarter at Lumen Field on October 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images When the Chargers faced the Seahawks in Week Four, the the offense scored a season-high 23 points while Justin Herbert threw for 189 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. In Patrick Mahomes’ recent performance agains

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Los Angeles Chargers news: Mike McDaniel retains job through bye week

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Mike McDaniel, offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers, looks at his play sheet during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s currently Monday morning and Mike McDaniel is still the offensive coordinator for the Chargers offense. If McDaniel was to be fired at all, he would have been let go early last week. Now that it’s We

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Chargers vs. Rams Opening Odds: Bolts face challenge in Week 8

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Derius Davis #12 of the Los Angeles Chargers tackled by Alex Johnson #36 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first half in a preseason game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on August 27, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 6. Fresh off the bye, the Chargers will now face off against th

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Chargers By The Numbers: Where do the Bolts stand at the bye week?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images With the Chargers on their bye week, we’re going to take a peak at where the team’s individual leaders stand after six games played. I wish these numbers looked a lot better, but alas. Who knows what will come after the bye wit