Mr. Reliable: Nick Novak stabilizes kicking game for Chargers
From coach Anthony Lynn on down, the Chargers sound pleased by the return of veteran kicker Nick Novak after some early season misfires.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
2-4, 4th in AFC West
- 8/13L 48-17
- 8/20L 13-7
- 8/26W 21-19
- 8/31L 23-13
- 9/11L 24-21
- 9/17L 19-17
- 9/24L 24-10
- 10/1L 26-24
- 10/8W 27-22
- 10/15W 17-16
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Corey Liuget's back injury could open door for Jerry Attaochu's debut
With defensive tackle Corey Liuget's playing status unclear, the Chargers may turn to Jerry Attaochu for the first time in 2017.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers injury report: DNP -- DT Corey Liuget (back), T Joe Barksdale (foot). LIMITED-- S Adrian Phillips (neck/concussion), RB Melvin Gordon (shoulder), WR Keenan Allen (shoulder). FULL -- C Spencer Pulley (shoulder), LB Jatavis Brown (ankle), RB Branden Oliver (hamstring).
Tedy & Herm split on Broncos-Chargers game (0:40)
FPI: Bolts have significant edge over Broncos
Denver won the teams' Week 1 meeting and is a game and a half up in the standings, but ESPN's FPI gives L.A. about a 3-2 advantage in Sunday's rematch. That said, the Chargers are 0-2 when favored by FPI this season.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Jason Verrett had successful knee surgery in Dallas three weeks ago and stayed there to rehab for a few weeks. Verrett is back in town rehabbing and in good spirits, according to Lynn.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said DT Corey Liuget was very limited in practice on Wednesday and probably will not do much in practice on Thursday.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said that RB Melvin Gordon, limited in practice on Wednesday with a shoulder issue, is just a little banged up. "Just here lately he's been sore, that's all," Lynn said, when asked how long Gordon has been dealing with the shoulder injury.
Hunter Henry finally emerging as go-to guy in Chargers' offense
After a slow start in the first two games, tight end Hunter Henry made two huge catches during the Chargers' game-winning drive Sunday in Oakland.
NFL evaluators pick Week 7's best games: Broncos at Chargers
"That one might be closer than the experts expect," opines one insider. Can the Broncos put Trevor Siemian in position to do enough to win against the Chargers' fearsome pass rush?
Russell Okung sees 'amazing opportunity' for NFL to tackle social injustice after owners meeting
After joining other players Tuesday in New York to meet with the commissioner and NFL owners, Chargers LT Russell Okung sounded a note of optimism.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers injury report: DNP – T Joe Barksdale (foot), S Adrian Phillips (neck/concussion). LIMITED – RB Melvin Gordon (shoulder), DT Corey Liuget (limited), C Spencer Pulley (shoulder). FULL -- LB Jatavis Brown (ankle), RB Branden Oliver (hamstring).
Rivers stresses offensive urgency (0:39)
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
VIDEO: Chargers QB Philip Rivers said the offense needs to have the mindset that they are in a critical moment of the game to curb the team's slow starts this season.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said DT Corey Liuget will not practice today due to back tightness but RB Branden Oliver (hamstring) is good to go,
NFL Insiders predict: Chargers to upset Broncos?
When these teams met in Week 1, Los Angeles fell just short of a comeback win. The Bolts are hosts this time around, and a two-game winning streak seems to have them back on track after an 0-4 start.
Slow starts on offense troubling trend for Chargers
The Chargers have been outscored 50-7 in the opening quarter through six games, spotlighting Philip Rivers' early-game struggles.
NFL players tell all on QBs: Philip Rivers among biggest trash-talkers
Rivers has displayed a fiery on-field persona throughout his career, beginning with his legendary screamfests with then-Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler.
Chargers have the personnel to do what Giants did against Broncos
The Giants controlled the tempo against Denver, giving the Chargers a blueprint to work with for their rematch with the Broncos in Los Angeles.
FPI's high-leverage game of Week 7: Broncos at Chargers
If the Chargers beat the Broncos, they would have a 17 percent chance to reach the postseason, which at least isn't nothing. Meanwhile, Denver's playoff hopes would take a serious hit with a loss.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
A sign the Chargers' roster has improved, for a second straight week the Bolts lost a player on waivers. The New York Giants claimed LB Nigel Harris. The Chargers lost safety Dexter McCoil to the San Francisco 49ers last week.
Power Rankings: Bolts bounce back
L.A. is no longer in the bottom five after winning its second consecutive game. That said, tough opponents loom if the win streak is to continue.
FPI: Bolts off the canvas with Raiders upset
Sunday's last-minute win over Oakland boosted the Chargers' playoff chances to above 10 percent in ESPN's FPI for the first time since Week 2.
In fight for L.A., Chargers should embrace powder blue uniform
As they try to win over more fans in L.A., making their iconic powder blues their permanent home uniform should be an easy decision for the Chargers.
Rookie receiver race: Mike Williams' return adds potential star power
He played 11 snaps and caught one pass in his first NFL game, but Mike Williams' recovery from a back injury could have a huge impact for the Chargers.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Mike Williams | WR | Clemson |
| 2(6) | Forrest Lamp | OG | Western Kentucky |
| 3(7) | Dan Feeney | OG | Indiana |
| 4(6) | Rayshawn Jenkins | S | Miami (FL) |
| 5(7) | Desmond King | CB | Iowa |
| 6(6) | Sam Tevi | OT | Utah |
| 7(7) | Isaac Rochell | DE | Notre Dame |
2017 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 207 | 161 |
| Denver | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 108 | 97 |
| Oakland | 3 | 4 | 0 | .429 | 155 | 156 |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 116 | 131 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards266.24th
Rushing Yards79.031st
Points For19.3Tied-22nd
Points Against21.816th
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