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Chargers' defense looks to finish turnaround season by allowing the fewest points in the NFL

Jan. 03, 2025 20:48 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Minter's turnaround of the Los Angeles Chargers' defense has the unit on the verge of something the franchise hasn't done in 61 seasons — allowing the fewest points in the league. The playoff-bound Chargers (10-6) go into Sunday's regular-season...

Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale

Jan. 02, 2025 18:51 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chargers and Raiders each enter Sunday's meeting coming off back-to-back victories that affect each other's futures in remarkably different ways. For the Chargers, those wins helped their playoff positioning. For the Raiders, the victories hurt their draft...

Chargers are favored to beat the Raiders when they meet Sunday in Las Vegas

Jan. 02, 2025 18:07 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) at Las Vegas (4-12) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 4 1/2 Against the spread: Chargers 11-5; Raiders 7-9 Series record: Raiders lead 72-57-1 Last meeting: Chargers defeated...

NFL Playoff Guide: Postseason bracket much clearer with 1 week remaining in regular season

Jan. 02, 2025 15:14 PM EST

It's Week 18 of the NFL season, which means just one more weekend remains before postseason action begins. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes look like a formidable opponent once again and have already clinched the No. 1...

Harbaugh, Chargers taking business-as-usual approach with 5th seed in AFC still up for grabs

Dec. 30, 2024 19:24 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers could have their AFC playoff seeding locked in before going to bed Saturday night in Las Vegas. When it comes to Jim Harbaugh's plans for playing or resting his starters, he is keeping things close to the vest as usual. ...

After lopsided loss, Patriots recognize an offseason roster overhaul is likely

Dec. 29, 2024 19:53 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Following his team’s latest setback, a season-worst 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t hold his tongue about what continue to be New England's most glaring deficiencies. “This is what I told the players, there’s...

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers focused on accomplishing more after wrapping up playoff berth

Dec. 29, 2024 17:03 PM EST

Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers celebrated in the locker room Saturday after they wrapped up a playoff spot with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. But even as they realized one goal by making the postseason, Harbaugh tried to keep things focused...

Drake Maye returns after a hit to the head, but same problems persist in Patriots' loss to Chargers

Dec. 28, 2024 18:10 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye received a nice ovation from the Gillette Stadium crowd when he returned to Saturday’s game after it appeared the New England Patriots had lost their rookie quarterback to another head injury. By the fourth quarter, those fans who chose to...

Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots

Dec. 28, 2024 17:49 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — As spontaneous celebrations rippled throughout the Los Angeles Chargers' locker room after their resounding 40-7 win over the New England Patriots, coach Jim Harbaugh grabbed general manager Joe Hortiz and wrapped him up in a bear hug. “Love you!”...

Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance

Dec. 28, 2024 16:13 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Miami Dolphins need plenty of outside help to make the AFC playoffs. First, though, they must help themselves. With no margin for error, the Dolphins (7-8) hope to stay in the postseason hunt at least another week with a win Sunday over the Browns (3-12), whose...