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In a fierce Wild Card matchup, the New England Patriots demonstrated their defensive prowess by stifling the Los Angeles Chargers, ultimately securing a 16-3 victory. Despite a promising season, the Chargers' offense crumbled under pressure, with quarterback Justin Herbert struggling to find his rhythm as New England's defense dominated the field. As the Patriots advance in the playoffs, questions loom for Los Angeles about their ability to rebound and perform in high-stakes situations moving forward.
January 12, 2026
The high-flying New England Patriots (14-3) host the struggling Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) in an exciting playoff matchup. Drake Maye's explosive offense faces a Chargers team trying to bounce back from scoring just 3 points in their last game.
January 10, 2026
The Houston Texans extended their winning streak to eight games with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, powered by explosive first-quarter touchdowns from Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, plus a dominant ground game from Woody Marks in the fourth quarter.
December 28, 2025
Get ready for the excitement of the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl, where the league's top talent will gather for an entertaining showcase of skill and sportsmanship! This year's event features standout players from both the AFC and NFC, including fan favorites and emerging stars, all competing in a unique flag football game and fun challenges. Mark your calendars for February 3, 2026, and join us in celebrating the best of the best in professional football!
December 24, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 behind Justin Herbert's outstanding 300-yard, 3-touchdown performance and rookie Omarion Hampton's powerful rushing display. George Pickens had a standout game for Dallas with 130 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Cowboys' playoff elimination.
December 22, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 16-13 in a defensive battle, improving to 10-4 while Kansas City fell to 6-8. Justin Herbert threw for 210 yards and a touchdown, while Patrick Mahomes struggled with 189 yards and an interception before leaving with an injury.
December 15, 2025
The 9-4 Los Angeles Chargers visit the struggling 6-7 Kansas City Chiefs in a crucial AFC West showdown. While the Chargers are riding high with playoff hopes alive, the Chiefs face a disappointing season after recent struggles. This matchup features two talented quarterbacks in Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes, with the Chargers expected to continue their strong season against the inconsistent Chiefs.
December 12, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime, extending Philadelphia's losing streak to three games while the Chargers won their second straight.
December 9, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers bounced back from their disappointing loss with a convincing 31-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, powered by Kimani Vidal's explosive 126-yard rushing performance and Justin Herbert's efficient passing attack.
December 1, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-6 behind a powerful ground game led by Bhayshul Tuten (74 rushing yards, 1 TD) and Travis Etienne Jr. (73 rushing yards, 2 TDs). Trevor Lawrence added two touchdowns while Justin Herbert struggled with just 81 passing yards in the upset victory.
November 17, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 behind Justin Herbert's steady quarterback play and Kimani Vidal's breakout 95-yard rushing performance. The Chargers improve to 7-3 and strengthen their playoff position, while the Steelers fall to 4-5 and face mounting pressure in their postseason chase.
November 10, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 in Week 8, with Justin Herbert throwing for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns while Kimani Vidal rushed for 117 yards and a score. The victory improved the Chargers to 4-4, while the struggling Vikings fell to 4-4 following another poor performance from quarterback Carson Wentz.
October 24, 2025