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2018 Schedule
9-7, 2nd in AFC West
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Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Antonio Gates' return remains possibility
Regarding Gates, Telesco said: "There's no update right now. We'll see where things go next week. We've got a couple, different possibilities."
AFC West Q&A: Who will win the division?
For the Chargers to take their first division title since 2009, they'll have to hold off the two-time defending champion Chiefs.
Finding the next Sean McVay: Head coaches who call offensive plays
It's in vogue these days to get a head coach who also can call offensive plays, with 14 of the 32 current head men currently holding both roles.
AFC West Q&A: Who will be the division MVP?
Philip Rivers could be poised for another career year, but it's a division filled with dangerous pass-rushers, including one Von Miller.
AFC West Q&A: Who is on the hottest seat in the division?
Vance Joseph's first season with the Broncos did not go well. The team finished 5-11 and then Joseph fired several assistants this offseason.
Barnwell: The NFL's best and worst arsenals from 32-1
Which team has the top offensive firepower? We ranked all 32. Just running backs and pass-catchers -- no quarterbacks, linemen or coordinators allowed.
AFC West Q&A: Who is the rising star in the division?
The Chiefs have a pair of ascending stars in quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Kareem Hunt.
Okung advocating for guaranteed NFL contracts (2:07)
AFC West Q&A: Who is the best newcomer to the division?
Case Keenum played at a near-MVP level with the Vikings last season. Now he joins a Broncos team that believed it was a QB away from contending.
How NFL players, teams put action behind their protests
Many NFL players and teams made efforts behind the scenes to go beyond taking a knee during the anthem, working together to make a positive impact.
Chargers will rely more heavily on Keenan Allen this season
Keenan Allen had a career year last season, but with the loss of tight end Hunter Henry, the Chargers may look to their No. 1 receiver even more often.
Derwin James has shown flashes of his enormous potential
The Chargers put a lot on the plate of talented first-round pick Derwin James this offseason, and he's responded with a little help from his teammates.
Rams, Chargers fans get an aerial view of new L.A. stadium's progress
The new stadium is nearly 40 percent complete and growing into the L.A. destination both fan bases are eagerly awaiting.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Los Angeles Chargers Head Coach Anthony Lynn and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti pose with children attending the opening of this year's Summer Night Lights program at Lou Costello Recreation Center. Entering its second decade, the program is dedicated to creating safer environments for kids in inner-city L.A. The Chargers made a three-year, $1.2 million investment in SNL program, helping Los Angeles extend the program to all 32 parks in the city.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Chargers president of football operations John Spanos believes Inglewood Stadium when completed will be best stadium in the NFL, likes his team's chances in the AFC West.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Here's an aerial view of Inglewood Stadium courtesy of the LA Stadium and Entertainment District.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
It's starting to look like a real, actual stadium here in Inglewood.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The installation of the final beam for the Rams and Chargers stadium that will open in 2020. Four million man hours, by about 2,500 workers, have been logged into this project already.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Los Angeles Chargers president of football operations John Spanos and head of business operations A.G. Spanos talk with Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts at the Inglewood Stadium site.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Rams and Chargers are celebrating the installation of the highest beam at their new stadium today. It has been signed by the work force, which has grown to about 2,000 people daily. The teams are treating the workers to lunch.
Eric D. Williams ESPN Staff Writer
Construction workers on the Inglewood Stadium project take pictures and sign the highest beam that will be put into place on Tuesday during a topping out ceremony. At 42 feet long and weighing more than 12,000 pounds, the beam will be hoisted to the top of the stadium bowl and secured into place. Construction of the stadium for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers is on schedule for completion in the summer of 2020.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
NFL Network's "Top 100" concluded, and the Rams had seven representatives, tied with the Vikings for the most in the NFL. The Chargers had five. For Rams: Todd Gurley (6), Aaron Donald (7), Jared Goff (38), Aqib Talib (53), Ndamukong Suh (61), Marcus Peters (79), Andrew Whitworth (87). For Chargers: Joey Bosa (37), Keenan Allen (41), Philip Rivers (56), Casey Hayward (59), Melvin Ingram (76).
Rating No. 1 wide receivers for all 32 NFL teams
Other than Antonio, Odell and Julio, how many true No. 1 WRs are there in the NFL? We rate each team's, from true No. 1s to committee attacks.
Late-season matchup with Steelers looms large for Chargers
There are some good candidates for the Chargers' most important non-division game this year, but Week 13 at Pittsburgh may have playoff implications.
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(17) | Derwin James | S | Florida State |
| 2(16) | Uchenna Nwosu | OLB | USC |
| 3(20) | Justin Jones | DT | North Carolina State |
| 4(19) | Kyzir White | S | West Virginia |
| 5(18) | Scott Quessenberry | C | UCLA |
| 6(17) | Dylan Cantrell | WR | Texas Tech |
| 7(33) | Justin Jackson | RB | Northwestern |
2017 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 415 | 339 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 355 | 272 |
| Oakland | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 301 | 373 |
| Denver | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 289 | 382 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards276.91st
Rushing Yards99.724th
Points For22.213th
Points Against17.03rd