Latest Los Angeles Chargers News

Broncos' breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since '15

Dec. 20, 2024 15:04 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL's first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker's gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers' 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver's...

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Dec. 20, 2024 13:59 PM EST

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. With the Chargers trailing the Denver Broncos 21-13 and playing their worst stretch of football this...

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Dec. 20, 2024 09:54 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst four-quarter stretch of the season. The Chargers put some doubts to rest getting back on...

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Dec. 20, 2024 01:32 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team's tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. Just about everything fell apart from there in the Los...

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers' Dicker makes NFL's first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Dec. 20, 2024 01:06 AM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. The Los Angeles Chargers coach had the opportunity to try one Thursday night for only the second time in his career. This time, his kicker...

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Dec. 19, 2024 18:51 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn't new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback. A four-game winning streak has...

Chargers host Broncos on Thursday with both teams closing in on playoff spots

Dec. 18, 2024 15:11 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bo Nix and Justin Herbert have tried to keep their focus squarely on Thursday night's pivotal AFC West showdown between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. Both quarterbacks realize though what a win would do in regards to their postseason...

Chargers aim to get back on track as they host surging Broncos on Thursday

Dec. 18, 2024 14:00 PM EST

Denver (9-5) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Broncos 11-3; Chargers 9-5. Series record: Broncos lead 72-56-1. Last meeting:...

Chargers turn attention to Broncos while trying to address struggles on defense

Dec. 17, 2024 22:38 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — If there was ever a week for the Los Angeles Chargers' defense to be thankful about a short turnaround between games, it's this one. After allowing 512 yards in a 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Chargers have moved on to preparing for Denver and...

The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since Super Bowl 50 triumph in 2016

Dec. 17, 2024 18:52 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are on the cusp of their first playoff berth since winning Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. That's the longest playoff drought following a Super Bowl win, but one they can finally snap with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers...