JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Chargers can certainly relate to Vikings' tough-luck season

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2021 06:46 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If anyone can relate to the frustration the Minnesota

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley watches action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Chargers' NFL-worst run defense to be tested again by Cook

By Joe Reedy Nov. 10, 2021 08:59 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Trying to fix a porous run defense is challenging

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (94) to Los Angeles Chargers tight end Stephen Anderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Staley considers 5-3 an accurate reflection of Chargers

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 06:13 PM EST
After two wins on the East Coast and four fourth-quarter comebacks, Brandon

Tennessee Titans defensive end Denico Autry hauls down Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a sack during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penalties, early picks end up leading to Rams' 2nd defeat

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2021 01:38 AM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't shy away in

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Herbert taking recent rough stretch in stride

By Joe Reedy Nov. 05, 2021 06:45 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert isn't in the complete throes of a

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Chargers' Herbert limited at practice with right hand injury

By Joe Reedy Nov. 03, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was

Chargers announce plans to build new complex in El Segundo

By Joe Reedy Nov. 01, 2021 07:24 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Chargers have announced plans to build new team headquarters

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) runs an intercepted pass back for a touchdown past Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Herbert, Chargers look to rebound after 2 straight defeats

By Joe Reedy Nov. 01, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
Justin Herbert has set quite a standard in less than two seasons as the Los

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates after a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Phillips pick-six propels Patriots past Chargers 27-24

By Joe Reedy Oct. 31, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Phillips has been gone from the Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Chargers' Ekeler questionable vs. Patriots due to hip injury

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2021 05:44 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is questionable

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers not looking past last year's drubbing by Patriots

By Joe Reedy Oct. 28, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If most of the Los Angeles Chargers are trying to put last

Staley hopes changes benefit Chargers' special teams units

By Joe Reedy Oct. 27, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have made improvement in

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Chargers sign K Dustin Hopkins, waive Tristan Vizcaino

By Joe Reedy Oct. 26, 2021 07:47 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins was signed as the Los Angeles Chargers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacts on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Tricks, but no treat: Lions special teams gambles fall short

By Joe Reedy Oct. 24, 2021 10:16 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell emptied the playbook in an effort to get

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Herbert, Chargers surging with 4-2 record at bye week

By Joe Reedy Oct. 21, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks Justin Herbert, center, and Chase Daniel, right, sit on the bench with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Chargers go into bye week on down note after loss to Ravens

By Joe Reedy Oct. 18, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
The good news for Brandon Staley and the Los Angeles Chargers is they go into

Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams (81) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers facing offensive line issues with Ravens up next

By Joe Reedy Oct. 13, 2021 08:59 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — It has not been a good start to the week for the Los

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NBC's Tirico expresses disappointment in Gruden's behavior

By Joe Reedy Oct. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
NBC’s Mike Tirico, who was Jon Gruden’s partner for seven years on ESPN’s

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers continue to build strong resume after another win

By Joe Reedy Oct. 11, 2021 06:09 PM EDT
Brandon Staley, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are leading the AFC

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) recovers a fumble on a kickoff return during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2021 07:50 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers showed