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Chargers' Mike McDaniel lays out vision for Justin Herbert: 'Be elite at everything'McDaniel has been working closely with Herbert recently and has been impressed with how quickly he's picked up the new scheme.Daniel Popper23
Analyzing the Chargers' depth chart after the first wave of free agencyThe Chargers have made a few splashes in free agency, but at receiver, they should stick with Ladd McConkey and let Keenan Allen walk.Daniel Popper67
Ranking the Chargers' best matchups for wild-card round of the playoffs: MailbagThe Chargers have a 67 percent chance to end up as the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, particularly with them resting starters on Sunday.Daniel Popper27
Chargers' Ladd McConkey is benefitting from the team's offseason pass-catching upgradesThe Chargers drafted two receivers and a tight end and reunited with veteran Keenan Allen. The plan is starting to work.Daniel Popper45
Justin Herbert's heroics salvage needed victory for Chargers against DolphinsThe Chargers couldn't afford to lose to the Dolphins and extend their losing streak. Herbert made sure that didn't happen.Daniel Popper55
How the Chargers' 'uncoverable' Ladd McConkey is poised to reach greater heights in Year 2After a record-setting rookie season, McConkey says his “head’s not spinning as much” compared to last year.Daniel Popper31
Fantasy football targets and fades: Navigating the draft's first eight roundsDalton Del Don helps you navigate the minefield of your fantasy football drafts by sharing his targets and fades for the first eight rounds.Dalton Del Don42
Keenan Allen reunites with Chargers after 1 season in ChicagoAllen spent his first 11 seasons in the NFL with the Chargers before being traded to the Bears last offseason in a salary-cap cutting move. Jayna Bardahl and Daniel Popper30
Chargers OTA observations: No Rashawn Slater; CB competition heats upOnly three players missed Tuesday’s optional practice: tackle Rashawn Slater, offensive lineman Trey Pipkins III and edge rusher Bud Dupree.Daniel Popper19
Who is most important to the Chargers’ success in 2025? Counting down the top 10As is almost always the case, quarterback Justin Herbert is the most important player. But who else cracks the top 10? Daniel Popper23
Chargers find specific fits into their roster puzzle with Day 2 picks of Harris, CaldwellThe additions of Tre Harris and Jamaree Caldwell bolster both the receiver room and the defensive line, respectively. Daniel Popper15
NFL All-Rookie Team: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and more 2024 draft picks who shinedOn paper, the 2024 draft class looked loaded. And it hasn't disappointed. Who were the top first-year players in the NFL this season?Dane Brugler283
How Chargers GM Joe Hortiz's moves make his case for Executive of the YearFrom value signings to nailing the draft and building depth, here's how the first-year GM has shaped L.A.'s playoff-bound roster.Daniel Popper65
Chargers clinch playoff berth in Harbaugh's first year with win over Patriots: Key takeawaysLos Angeles has doubled its win total from last season in Harbaugh's first year at the helm. The Athletic NFL Staff121
Justin Herbert comes off Chargers' injury report, Ladd McConkey questionable vs. BucsAt 8-5, Los Angeles holds a two-game advantage on an AFC wild card spot with four weeks to go. RJ Kraft and Daniel Popper10
The Chargers are seeing more man coverage. Do they have the receivers to overcome it?Ladd McConkey has been great against man coverage. Someone else has to step up, or the Chargers’ passing game problems will not go away.Daniel Popper56
Fantasy football Week 13 takeaways: Sam Darnold is making history; Joe Burrow is Jacob deGromAmong his Week 13 takes, Michael Salfino says Joe Burrow is putting up elite numbers for a losing team, à la MLB ace Jacob deGrom.Michael Salfino82
Chargers send Falcons to third straight loss as Kirk Cousins throws 4 INTs: Key takeawaysThe Chargers scored 10 points off turnovers in the second four-interception game of Cousins' 13-year NFL career.The Athletic NFL Staff110
NFL Week 11 best and worst coaching decisions: Bills' Sean McDermott keeps Chiefs guessingBuffalo made it hard on Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense, and the Seahawks foiled the 49ers with well-timed blitzes.Ted Nguyen141
Fantasy football brain games: Give Daniel Jones a go, bench Tank Bigsby in Week 10Renee Miller offers positional start/sit advice for players in precarious situations ahead of Week 10. Renee Miller16
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