Latest Cameron Dicker 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...

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...

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:...

Baker Mayfield, high-flying Bucs visit Chargers in matchup of teams with winning records

Dec. 13, 2024 18:16 PM EST

Tampa Bay (7-6) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Against the spread: Buccaneers 8-5; Chargers 9-4. Series record: Chargers lead 8-4. Last meeting: Chargers beat...

Chargers have improved under Jim Harbaugh but are still struggling in close games

Dec. 09, 2024 19:42 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh has brought toughness to the Los Angeles Chargers. The next thing he needs to do is teach them how to win close games. Sunday night's 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs was the Chargers' 10th straight defeat during the regular...

Chargers offensive frustrations continue in 19-17 loss

Dec. 09, 2024 02:20 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers let Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs slip away with their ninth straight AFC West division championship on Sunday night. Mahomes eluded Chargers (8-5) pass rushers to convert a crucial third-and-7 to Travis Kelce, leading...

Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal

Dec. 09, 2024 01:25 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid doesn't need to schedule a stress test anytime soon. He seems to get one every week. The Kansas City Chiefs coach saw his third-string kicker doink a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through for a victory that secured the Chiefs' ninth...

Roman, Herbert try to get Chargers' offense back on track going into game at Kansas City

Dec. 05, 2024 21:22 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Greg Roman has faced his share of criticism in his first year as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. With his unit struggling to reach the end zone over the past 2 1/2 games, Roman put the onus on himself to make sure there are improvements...