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The Chargers' answer at receiver might not be on the trade market. That answer could already be on the roster, wearing No. 15.
Daniel Popper12
Chargers hand Saints 6th straight loss behind Ladd McConkey's breakout game: Key takeaways
The Athletic NFL Staff16
New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers odds, expert picks, how to watch: Chargers big favorites over hobbled Saints
Dan Holmes1
Jim Harbaugh's vision of a consistent Chargers running attack hasn't taken hold yet
Daniel Popper45
Cooper Kupp trade rumors: Ranking the best fantasy football fits
The Athletic NFL Staff79
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It's early, but teams that splurged during RB musical chairs in March are getting what they paid for. So are teams that skimped.
Mike Sando60
Should Detroit go all in for Crosby? He'd replace Aidan Hutchinson's production, and can you imagine the damage they'd do together in 2025?
Mike Jones and Jeff Howe217
Two ideal landing spots for Cooper Kupp, plus who the Chargers, Saints, 49ers, Buccaneers and other WR-needy teams should target.
Jacob Robinson and Dianna Russini46
Our survivor columnists are back to help you navigate the — calmer? — waters of NFL Week 8 survivor picks.
Renee Miller and Adam Gretz2
The Chargers had 395 yards of offense. Justin Herbert threw for 349, his most in more than a year. The Chargers didn't score a TD.
Daniel Popper103
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Get a contract extension today. There is poetry in how the AFC’s two best teams have navigated this season, one they began together. In the league opener, Kansas City bested Baltimore by a literal toe. Both teams have been elite since, in opposite ways. And I can only assume this year ends for one of them at the other’s hands. Consider: In a 41-31 road win over the 4-3 Buccaneers that wasn’t as close as the score suggests, the...
Chris Branch28
There's a new No. 1 in The Athletic's Week 8 NFL Power Rankings as we take a closer look at everyone's resume.
Josh Kendall376
The NFL trade deadline is two weeks away. What should your favorite team do? Buy, sell or stand pat? Our NFL writers decide.
The Athletic NFL Staff303
Kyler Murray has done this before. Called his shot. Making it clear that he knows what is about to happen before everyone else.
Doug Haller9
Kyler Murray led the Cardinals from their own 30-yard line to the Chargers' 14 to set Ryland up.
Doug Haller, Daniel Popper and more81
It's the result of an 11-year media rights agreement the NFL finalized in March 2021.
Tess DeMeyer117
The Chargers under Brandon Staley were among the NFL's worst run-defending teams. They've been the best so far this season.
Daniel Popper26
The Chargers are favored for a Monday night game at the Cardinals. Will Kyler Murray have some magic or will Justin Herbert shine?
Adam Gretz1
The new defensive coordinator's deep focus on tendencies and trends is having similar success to his past stops. But bigger tests await.
Ted Nguyen26
The Chargers have struggled in the passing attack and need more receiving depth. Could Herbert's former favorite target be the answer?
Daniel Popper38
Rookies Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still played well when pressed into action but their inexperience could lead to volatility.
Daniel Popper22
The Lions are a passionate, talented team that will be playing for Aidan Hutchinson when they take on — and beat — the undefeated Vikings.
Vic Tafur128
Why would the Steelers start Russell Wilson? What's going on with Nick Sirianni? How hard is it to cheer for the Browns? We have questions.
Josh Kendall401
The Los Angeles coach said a cardiologist confirmed that the condition that occurred is an "atrial flutter."
Jesse Minter's defense already looks better than the units from recent years, and Justin Herbert and company came alive Sunday.
Mike Sando23
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