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Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Team Report
AFC West · Bye: Week 7
Game log & recaps
Lines are the Circa line from this team's side. Opponent rank = where I had them in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.
Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F
Cardinals 26, CHARGERS 14 (LAC -8.5). The Chargers were the better team, dominating in all three facets. They controlled the clock, which frustrated Justin Herbert, especially after losing Ladd McConkey. 393-268 ARZ, 5.5-5.3 ARZ
Raiders 26, CHARGERS 14 (LAC -6.5). These teams both made huge mistakes in this game, but the Chargers committed more errors, including a late Omarion Hampton fumble when they were driving down three. Justin Herbert and Joe Alt were awful. 310-305 LAC, 5.0-5.0 tie
BILLS 24, Chargers 16 (BUF -7). The Bills made plenty of mistakes in the first half with a James Cook fumble and two Justin Herbert interceptions, but the Chargers couldn't capitalize on them and then made mistakes in the second half. 350-348 BUF, 5.6-5.4 BUF
SEAHAWKS 30, Chargers 27 (SEA -7). The Seahawks led 30-13, with Justin Herbert doing nothing the whole game before a back-door push where the Chargers were able to get scores on ridiculous plays. 301-286 LAC, 4.9-4.4 SEA
Broncos 23, CHARGERS 17 (LAC +3.5). The Broncos had Sean Payton calling the plays, but it didn't matter. Bo Nix still struggled, only putting together touchdown drives on short fields following Charger turnovers. Justin Herbert couldn't get anything going behind an injury-ravaged offensive line. 237-224 LAC, 3.9-3.8 DEN
CHIEFS 22, Chargers 6 (KC -8). Justin Herbert had no chance battling Kansas City's relentless pressure. The Chargers had the ball on five occasions in Chiefs territory, but could only manage six points, thanks to a field goal after getting to the 1-yard line and a lost fumble. 422-259 KC, 7.4-4.1 KC
Bye week: Week 7.
Splits
| Situation | Games | Straight up | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0-3 | 0-3 |
| Away | 3 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| As favorite | 2 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| As underdog | 4 | 0-4 | 1-3 |
Average cover margin: -7.8 points per game against the Circa line.
EPA rankings
Weighted EPA per play from rbsdm.com, Weeks 2-6 (Week 1 excluded). Rank among 32 teams; #1 is best on both sides of the ball.
| Dropback | Rush | Success rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | #30 | #24 | #31 |
| Defense | #7 | #18 | #14 |
Power rankings history
| Rankings | Published | Rank | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason rankings | Sept. 2, 2026 | #4 | Group A |
| Week 2 rankings | Sept. 14, 2026 | #13 | Group B |
| Week 3 rankings | Sept. 22, 2026 | #25 | Group D |
| Week 4 rankings | Sept. 29, 2026 | #25 | Group D |
| Week 5 rankings | Oct. 6, 2026 | #29 | Group F |
| Week 6 rankings | Oct. 13, 2026 | #30 | Group F |
| Week 7 rankings | Oct. 19, 2026 | #31 | Group F |
Injury history
WR/TE
- Ladd McConkey DDL 2 (in)
- David Njoku out 3-IR
- Charlie Kolar out 3-4
- Ladd McConkey LDL 4 (in)
- Charlie Kolar LLL 5 (returns)
- Quentin Johnston out 5
- Ladd McConkey DDD 5
- All WRs return 6
- Tre Harris out 6
OL
- Tyler Biadasz out 1-IR
- Trey Pipkins out 2-IR
- Kayode Awosika out 3-6
- Rashawn Slater out 5-IR
- Joe Alt out 5-6
- Trevor Penning out 5-6
Int DL
- Dalvin Tomlinson out 2-4
- Dalvin Tomlinson returns 5
- Dalvin Tomlinson LLL 6
- Jamaree Caldwell LLL 6
LBs
- Denzel Perryman out 1-IR
- Daiyan Henley LLL 6
CBs
- Donte Jackson out 5-6
Safeties
- Elijah Molden out 2-3
- Elijah Molden LLL 4 (returns)
- Derwin James out 4-6
Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.
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