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    2023 Los Angeles Chargers season

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    2023 Los Angeles Chargers season
    OwnerDean Spanos
    General managerTom Telesco (fired December 15)
    JoJo Wooden (interim)
    Head coachBrandon Staley (fired December 15, 5–9 record)
    Giff Smith (interim; 0–3 record)
    Home fieldSoFi Stadium
    Results
    Record5–12
    Division place4th AFC West
    Playoff finishDid not qualify
    Pro BowlersWR Keenan Allen
    OLB Khalil Mack
    AP All-ProsPR Derius Davis (2nd team)
    Uniform
    • ← 2022
    • Chargers seasons
    • 2024 →

    The 2023 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their eighth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their fourth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium, their tenth and final under general manager Tom Telesco and their third and final under head coach Brandon Staley. The Chargers failed to improve on their 10–7 record from the previous season following a Week 12, 10–20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.[1] They then guaranteed a worse record following a Week 14, 7–24 loss to the Denver Broncos.[2] With a Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention.[3]

    Already struggling with a 5–7 start, the Chargers were dealt with a devastating blow when they lost franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert following a week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos to a broken finger. Los Angeles lost 7 games decided by 3 points or less, the most in the NFL.

    Roster changes

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    Free agency

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    Futures

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    Shortly after the end of their 2022 season, the Chargers signed twelve players on their practice squad to reserve/future free agent contracts.[20]

    Position Player Date signed
    OT Zack Bailey January 17, 2023
    WR Keelan Doss
    WR John Hightower
    CB Michael Jacquet
    TE Hunter Kampmoyer
    OLB Carlo Kemp
    ILB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
    NT David Moa
    G Austen Pleasants
    RB Larry Rountree III
    OLB Ty Shelby
    FS Mark Webb

    Signings

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    Position Player Previous team Date signed Contract
    ILB Eric Kendricks Minnesota Vikings March 15, 2023[21] 2 years, $13.25 million
    DE C. J. Okoye None (IPPP) May 4, 2023[22] 3 years, $2.695 million
    DE Nick Williams New York Giants May 18, 2023[23] 1 year, $1.23 million
    WR Darrius Shepherd St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL) June 2, 2023 1 year, $940 thousand
    WR Milton Wright Purdue (FBS) July 26, 2023[24] 1 year, $750 thousand
    ILB Blake Lynch Arizona Cardinals July 28, 2023[25] 1 year, $940 thousand
    OT Matt Kaskey Birmingham Stallions (USFL) August 9, 2023 1 year, $940 thousand
    RB Aaron Shampklin Indianapolis Colts August 15, 2023 1 year, $750 thousand
    CB Matt Hankins Birmingham Stallions (USFL) August 16, 2023[26] 1 year, $750 thousand
    ILB Tae Crowder Pittsburgh Steelers August 22, 2023 1 year, $1.01 million
    CB Chris Wilcox[a] Pittsburgh Steelers September 1, 2023 1 year, $216 thousand
    1. ^ Signed to the practice squad.

    Retirements

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    Free safety Nasir Adderley announced his retirement on March 16. Adderley was drafted by the Chargers in 2019 and appeared in 50 games in four seasons.[5]

    Position Player Date retired
    FS Nasir Adderley March 16, 2023
    QB Chase Daniel September 5, 2023

    Releases/waivers

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    Position Player 2023 team Date released/waived
    G Matt Feiler Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 14, 2023[27]
    LB Damon Lloyd Birmingham Stallions (USFL)[28] May 31, 2023
    LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams Philadelphia Eagles July 28, 2023[25]
    OT Nic Melsop[a] Injury settlement August 9, 2023
    RB Larry Rountree III Houston Texans August 14, 2023[29]
    CB Kemon Hall[a] Injury settlement August 16, 2023[30]
    OT Andrew Trainer[a] August 23, 2023
    WR Keelan Doss Practice squad August 29, 2023
    OLB Brevin Allen
    OT Zack Bailey
    S Tyler Baker-Williams August 29, 2023
    C Johari Branch
    CB Cam Brown
    WR Terrell Bynum Practice squad August 29, 2023
    NT Jerrod Clark
    LB Tae Crowder August 29, 2023
    QB Max Duggan Practice squad August 29, 2023
    LB Nathan East August 29, 2023
    TE Michael Ezeike
    LB Andrew Farmer Practice squad August 29, 2023
    CB Matt Hankins
    WR John Hightower August 29, 2023
    RB Tyler Hoosman
    CB Michael Jacquet
    LB Mikel Jones
    TE Hunter Kampmoyer Practice squad August 29, 2023
    LB Carlo Kemp
    DE Terrance Lang August 29, 2023
    NT David Moa
    CB Tiawan Mullen Philadelphia Eagles August 29, 2023
    DE C. J. Okoye Practice squad August 29, 2023
    G Austen Pleasants
    RB Aaron Shampklin August 29, 2023
    OLB Ty Shelby
    C Isaac Weaver
    CB Mark Webb Jr.
    WR Pokey Wilson
    OT Matt Kaskey[a] Injury settlement August 29, 2023
    ILB Blake Lynch[a] Injury settlement
    WR Darrius Shepherd[a] Injury settlement
    CB Amechi Uzodinma[a] August 29, 2023
    WR Milton Wright[a] Injury settlement August 29, 2023
    Roster cut to 53 on August 29
    FB Zander Horvath Pittsburgh Steelers August 30, 2023
    1. ^ a b c d e f g h Placed on injured reserve.

    Practice squad elevations

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    Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.

    Week Player(s) promoted Source
    1 OLB Brevin Allen [33]

    Injuries

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    • July 26: Wide receiver Jalen Guyton, NT Austin Johnson, and defensive end Otito Ogbonnia were placed on the PUP list.[34][35]
    • August 16: Cornerback Kemon Hall was waived with an injury designation.
    • August 17: Defensive lineman Austin Johnson was activated from the PUP list.[36] Kemon Hall was placed on injured reserve.

    NFL draft

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    Main article: 2023 NFL draft
    2023 Los Angeles Chargers draft
    Round Selection Player Position College Notes
    1 21 Quentin Johnston WR TCU
    2 54 Tuli Tuipulotu OLB USC
    3 85 Daiyan Henley ILB Washington State
    4 125 Derius Davis WR TCU
    5 156 Jordan McFadden T Clemson
    6 200 Scott Matlock DT Boise State from LA Chargers via Chicago[A]
    7 239 Max Duggan QB TCU

    Notes

    1. ^ The Chargers traded two 2022 seventh-round selections (254th and 255th overall) to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the 2023 sixth-round pick (200th overall) they included in the Khalil Mack trade.
    2023 Los Angeles Chargers undrafted free agents
    Name Position College Ref.
    Brevin Allen OLB Campbell [37]
    Tyler Baker-Williams S North Carolina State
    Johari Branch C Maryland
    Cam Brown CB Ohio State
    Terrell Bynum WR USC
    Jerrod Clark DL Coastal Carolina
    Elijah Dotson RB Northern Colorado
    Nathan East LB Samford
    Michael Ezeike TE UCLA
    Andrew Farmer OLB Lane
    A. J. Finley S Mississippi
    Tyler Hoosman RB North Dakota
    Mikel Jones LB Syracuse
    Terrance Lang DL Colorado
    Nicolas Melsop T Delta State
    Tiawan Mullen CB Indiana
    AJ Uzodinma CB Ball State
    Pokey Wilson WR Florida State
    Milton Wright WR Purdue [38]

    Staff

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    Coaching changes

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    2023 Los Angeles Chargers Staff Changes
    Coach Position Reason left Replacement
    Joe Lombardi Offensive coordinator Fired[39] Kellen Moore[40]
    Shane Day Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Fired[39] Doug Nussmeier[41]
    Michael Wilhoite Linebackers coach Fired[42] Jeff Howard[43]
    Isaac Shewmaker Defensive quality control coach Accepted job with Denver Broncos[44] Robert Muschamp[45]
    Renaldo Hill Defensive coordinator Accepted job with Miami Dolphins[46] Derrick Ansley[46]
    Derrick Ansley Secondary coach Promoted to defensive coordinator Tom Donatell[46]
    Tom Donatell Assistant secondary coach Promoted to defensive passing game coordinator/secondary coach Will Harris[47]
    Damon Mitchell Head athletic trainer Fired[48] Sal López[49][50]
    Marco Zucconi Associate athletic trainer Promoted to Director of Player Health and Performance[50] None
    2023 Los Angeles Chargers staff

    Front office

    • Chairman/owner/president – Dean Spanos
    • Vice chairman – Michael Spanos
    • Executive vice president/COO/CFO – Jeanne Bonk
    • CEO/president of business operations – A. G. Spanos
    • Interim general manager – JoJo Wooden
    • President of football operations – John Spanos
    • Executive vice president of football administration/player finance – Ed McGuire
    • Director of pro scouting – Dennis Abraham
    • Senior director of pro personnel – Louis Clark
    • Director of college scouting – Kevin Kelly

    Head coaches

    • Head coach – Brandon Staley; fired on December 15
    • Interim head coach/outside linebackers – Giff Smith

    Offensive coaches

    • Offensive coordinator – Kellen Moore
    • Quarterbacks – Doug Nussmeier
    • Running backs – Derrick Foster
    • Wide receivers – Chris Beatty
    • Tight ends – Kevin Koger
    • Offensive line – Brendan Nugent
    • Assistant offensive line – Shaun Sarrett
    • Passing game specialist – Tom Arth
    • Offensive assistant – Phil Serchia
    • Offensive assistant – Pat White
    • Offensive quality control – Chandler Whitmer
    		 Defensive coaches
    • Defensive coordinator – Derrick Ansley
    • Defensive run game coordinator/defensive line – Jay Rodgers; fired on December 15
    • Assistant defensive line – John Timu
    • Linebackers – Jeff Howard
    • Defensive passing game coordinator/secondary – Tom Donatell
    • Assistant secondary – Will Harris
    • Front seven specialist – Mike Hiestand
    • Defensive quality control – Robert Muschamp

    Special teams coaches

    • Special teams coordinator – Ryan Ficken
    • Assistant special teams – Chris Gould

    Strength and conditioning

    • Director of sports performance – Anthony Lomando
    • Head strength and conditioning – Jonathan Brooks
    • Assistant strength and conditioning – Lucius Jordan


    Final roster

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    2023 Los Angeles Chargers roster
    Quarterbacks (QB)
    •  4 Will Grier
    •  2 Easton Stick

    Running backs (RB)

    • 30 Austin Ekeler
    • 25 Joshua Kelley
    • 28 Isaiah Spiller

    Wide receivers (WR)

    • 13 Keenan Allen
    • 12 Derius Davis
    • 86 Keelan Doss
    • 82 Alex Erickson
    • 15 Jalen Guyton
    •  1 Quentin Johnston
    •  5 Josh Palmer

    Tight ends (TE)

    •  7 Gerald Everett
    • 89 Donald Parham
    • 84 Stone Smartt
    • 83 Nick Vannett
    		 Offensive linemen (OL)
    • 64 Brenden Jaimes G
    • 77 Zion Johnson G
    • 71 Jordan McFadden G
    • 79 Trey Pipkins T
    • 68 Jamaree Salyer G
    • 73 Foster Sarell T
    • 70 Rashawn Slater T
    • 66 Cameron Tom C

    Defensive linemen (DL)

    • 56 Morgan Fox DE
    • 98 Austin Johnson DE
    • 99 Scott Matlock DE
    • 93 Otito Ogbonnia NT
    • 95 Nick Williams DE
    		 Linebackers (LB)
    • 92 Andrew Farmer OLB
    •  0 Daiyan Henley ILB
    •  6 Eric Kendricks ILB
    • 53 Blake Lynch ILB
    • 52 Khalil Mack OLB
    •  9 Kenneth Murray ILB
    • 31 Nick Niemann ILB
    • 57 Amen Ogbongbemiga ILB
    • 59 Ty Shelby OLB
    • 45 Tuli Tuipulotu OLB

    Defensive backs (DB)

    • 43 Michael Davis CB
    • 27 Essang Bassey CB
    • 24 A. J. Finley FS
    • 32 Alohi Gilman FS
    • 37 Jaylinn Hawkins SS
    •  3 Derwin James SS
    • 33 Deane Leonard CB
    • 20 Dean Marlowe FS
    • 26 Asante Samuel Jr. CB
    • 36 Ja'Sir Taylor CB
    • 22 JT Woods FS

    Special teams

    • 11 Cameron Dicker K
    • 47 Josh Harris LS
    • 16 J. K. Scott P
    		 Practice squad
    • 90 Brevin Allen OLB
    • 40 Stephen Anderson TE
    • 35 Terrell Bynum WR
    • 72 Jerrod Clark NT
    • 96 Christian Covington DE
    • 42 Elijah Dotson RB
    •  8 Max Duggan QB
    • 87 Simi Fehoko WR
    • 23 Matt Hankins CB
    • 91 Christopher Hinton NT
    • 48 Hunter Kampmoyer TE
    • 65 Brent Laing C
    • 67 C. J. Okoye DE (IPP)
    • 75 Austen Pleasants T
    • 38 Chris Wilcox CB

    Reserve

    • 78 Zack Bailey T (IR)
    • 97 Joey Bosa OLB (IR)
    • 76 Will Clapp C (IR)
    • 10 Justin Herbert QB (IR)
    • 58 Justin Hollins OLB (IR)
    • 41 Raheem Layne SS (IR)
    • 63 Corey Linsley C (NF-Ill.)
    • 44 Tanner Muse ILB (IR)
    • 94 Chris Rumph II OLB (IR)
    • 62 Andrew Trainer T (IR)
    • -- Amechi Uzodinma CB (IR)
    • 81 Mike Williams WR (IR)
    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 12 reserve, 14 practice squad (+1 exempt)

    Preseason

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    The Chargers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 16, 2023.[51] The Chargers held joint practices with the New Orleans Saints on August 17 and 18 at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, California.[52]

    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 August 12 at Los Angeles Rams W 34–17 1–0 SoFi Stadium Recap
    2 August 20 New Orleans Saints L 17–22 1–1 SoFi Stadium Recap
    3 August 25 at San Francisco 49ers W 23–12 2–1 Levi's Stadium Recap

    Regular season

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    Schedule

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 September 10 Miami Dolphins L 34–36 0–1 SoFi Stadium Recap
    2 September 17 at Tennessee Titans L 24–27 (OT) 0–2 Nissan Stadium Recap
    3 September 24 at Minnesota Vikings W 28–24 1–2 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
    4 October 1 Las Vegas Raiders W 24–17 2–2 SoFi Stadium Recap
    5 Bye
    6 October 16 Dallas Cowboys L 17–20 2–3 SoFi Stadium Recap
    7 October 22 at Kansas City Chiefs L 17–31 2–4 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
    8 October 29 Chicago Bears W 30–13 3–4 SoFi Stadium Recap
    9 November 6 at New York Jets W 27–6 4–4 MetLife Stadium Recap
    10 November 12 Detroit Lions L 38–41 4–5 SoFi Stadium Recap
    11 November 19 at Green Bay Packers L 20–23 4–6 Lambeau Field Recap
    12 November 26 Baltimore Ravens L 10–20 4–7 SoFi Stadium Recap
    13 December 3 at New England Patriots W 6–0 5–7 Gillette Stadium Recap
    14 December 10 Denver Broncos L 7–24 5–8 SoFi Stadium Recap
    15 December 14 at Las Vegas Raiders L 21–63 5–9 Allegiant Stadium Recap
    16 December 23 Buffalo Bills L 22–24 5–10 SoFi Stadium Recap
    17 December 31 at Denver Broncos L 9–16 5–11 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
    18 January 7 Kansas City Chiefs L 12–13 5–12 SoFi Stadium Recap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Game summaries

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    Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins

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    Week 1: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Dolphins 7 13 7936
    Chargers 7 10 71034

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: September 10
    • Game time: 1:25 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 90 °F (32 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Brad Allen
    • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 2: at Tennessee Titans

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    Week 2: Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
    Chargers 3 11 010024
    Titans 0 10 77327

    at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

    • Date: September 17
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)
    • Game attendance: 67,438
    • Referee: Alan Eck
    • TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy, James Lofton, Jay Feely and Tiffany Blackmon
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    The Chargers blew an 11–0 lead and lost to the Titans, 27–24, in overtime, on a 41-yard field goal by Nick Folk. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 0–2.

    Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings

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    Week 3: Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 7 7 7728
    Vikings 0 10 7724

    at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    • Date: September 24
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT/10:00 a.m. PDT
    • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
    • Game attendance: 66,878
    • Referee: Shawn Smith
    • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 4: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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    Week 4: Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Raiders 7 0 3717
    Chargers 7 17 0024

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: October 1
    • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: John Hussey
    • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys

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    Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Cowboys 7 3 01020
    Chargers 7 0 3717

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: October 16
    • Game time: 5:15 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Clear, 74 °F (23 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Land Clark
    • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs

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    Week 7: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 14 0017
    Chiefs 3 21 0731

    at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

    • Date: October 22
    • Game time: 3:25 p.m. CDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C)
    • Game attendance: 73,642
    • Referee: Tra Blake
    • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 8: vs. Chicago Bears

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    Week 8: Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Bears 0 7 0613
    Chargers 14 10 6030

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: October 29
    • Game time: 5:20 p.m. PDT
    • Game weather: Clear, 76 °F (24 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Brad Rogers
    • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 9: at New York Jets

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    Week 9: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 14 3 01027
    Jets 0 3 306

    at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

    • Date: November 6
    • Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST/5:15 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 48 °F (9 °C)
    • Game attendance: 75,407
    • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
    • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

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    Week 10: Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Lions 10 14 71041
    Chargers 3 14 71438

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: November 12
    • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Sunny, 79 °F (26 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Shawn Smith
    • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 11: at Green Bay Packers

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    Week 11: Los Angeles Chargers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 7 3720
    Packers 0 10 6723

    at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    • Date: November 19
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST/10:00 a.m. PST
    • Game weather: Sunny, 45 °F (7 °C)
    • Game attendance: 77,432
    • Referee: John Hussey
    • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 12: vs. Baltimore Ravens

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    Week 12: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Ravens 0 10 3720
    Chargers 3 0 0710

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: November 26
    • Game time: 5:20 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Alan Eck
    • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Jason Garrett and Melissa Stark
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Week 13: at New England Patriots

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    Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 6 006
    Patriots 0 0 000

    at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

    • Date: December 3
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PST
    • Game weather: Rain, 44 °F (7 °C)
    • Game attendance: 64,628
    • Referee: Bill Vinovich
    • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    The Chargers defeated the Patriots for the first time since 2008, and in Foxborough for the first time since 2005.

    Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos

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    Week 14: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Broncos 7 3 7724
    Chargers 0 0 077

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: December 10
    • Game time: 1:25 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Clear, 75 °F (24 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 70,240
    • Referee: Clete Blakeman
    • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Matt Ryan and AJ Ross
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    In addition to losing the game, the Chargers lost quarterback Justin Herbert for the rest of the season to a finger injury in the 2nd quarter. This would be the last game Keenan Allen will play for the team as he was traded in the 2024 off-season.

    Week 15: at Las Vegas Raiders

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    Week 15: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 0 71421
    Raiders 21 21 14763

    at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

    • Date: December 14
    • Game time: 5:15 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
    • Game attendance: 61,654
    • Referee: Ronald Torbert
    • TV announcers (KTTV/Prime Video): Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    The Chargers suffered one of the worst losses in franchise history, as the Raiders set a franchise record for most points scored in a game just four days after being shut out. The Chargers turned the ball over five times and allowed 35 points off turnovers. The day after the game, the Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. They extended their losing streak in Las Vegas to 3 games.

    Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

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    Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Bills 0 14 7324
    Chargers 3 7 3922

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: December 23
    • Game time: 5:00 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Cloudy, 62 °F (17 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 67,678
    • Referee: Adrian Hill
    • TV announcers (Peacock): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    With this loss, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention.

    Week 17: at Denver Broncos

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    Week 17: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 3 339
    Broncos 3 10 0316

    at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado

    • Date: December 31
    • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MST/1:25 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 41 °F (5 °C)
    • Game attendance: 76,228
    • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
    • TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy, James Lofton, Jay Feely and Tiffany Blackmon
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    With the loss, the Chargers were swept by the Broncos for the first time since 2019.

    Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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    Week 18: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
    Quarter 1 2 34Total
    Chiefs 7 3 0313
    Chargers 0 6 3312

    at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    • Date: January 7
    • Game time: 1:25 p.m. PST
    • Game weather: Clear, 57 °F (14 °C) (retractable roof open)
    • Game attendance: 68,274
    • Referee: Scott Novak
    • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala
    • Recap, Game Book
    Game information

    Standings

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    Division

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    AFC West
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    		 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
    (3) Kansas City Chiefs 11 6 0 .647 4–2 9–3 371 294 W2
    Las Vegas Raiders 8 9 0 .471 4–2 6–6 332 331 W1
    Denver Broncos 8 9 0 .471 3–3 5–7 357 413 L1
    Los Angeles Chargers 5 12 0 .294 1–5 3–9 346 398 L5

    Conference

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    # Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
    Division leaders
    1 Baltimore Ravens North 13 4 0 .765 3–3 8–4 .543 .529 L1
    2[a][b] Buffalo Bills East 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 .471 .471 W5
    3[a] Kansas City Chiefs West 11 6 0 .647 4–2 9–3 .481 .428 W2
    4 Houston Texans South 10 7 0 .588 4–2 7–5 .474 .465 W2
    Wild cards
    5[c] Cleveland Browns North 11 6 0 .647 3–3 8–4 .536 .513 L1
    6[b][c] Miami Dolphins East 11 6 0 .647 4–2 7–5 .450 .358 L2
    7 Pittsburgh Steelers North 10 7 0 .588 5–1 7–5 .540 .571 W3
    Did not qualify for the postseason
    8[d] Cincinnati Bengals North 9 8 0 .529 1–5 4–8 .574 .536 W1
    9[d][e] Jacksonville Jaguars South 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .533 .477 L1
    10[e] Indianapolis Colts South 9 8 0 .529 3–3 7–5 .491 .444 L1
    11[f] Las Vegas Raiders West 8 9 0 .471 4–2 6–6 .488 .426 W1
    12[f] Denver Broncos West 8 9 0 .471 3–3 5–7 .488 .485 L1
    13 New York Jets East 7 10 0 .412 2–4 4–8 .502 .454 W1
    14 Tennessee Titans South 6 11 0 .353 1–5 4–8 .522 .422 W1
    15 Los Angeles Chargers West 5 12 0 .294 1–5 3–9 .529 .388 L5
    16 New England Patriots East 4 13 0 .235 2–4 4–8 .522 .529 L2
    Tiebreakers[g]
    1. ^ a b Buffalo finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
    2. ^ a b Buffalo finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep.
    3. ^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Miami based on conference record.
    4. ^ a b Cincinnati finished ahead of Jacksonville based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Indianapolis (see below).
    5. ^ a b Jacksonville finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head sweep.
    6. ^ a b Las Vegas finished ahead of Denver based on head-to-head sweep.
    7. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

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