Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers sign Nick Rose to handle kickoffs against Patriots

Jan. 11, 2019 01:09 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have signed kicker Nick Rose ahead of Sunday's AFC playoff game against New England. Rose is...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers held Tom Brady and New England to just one touchdown in four red zone trips in last year's game. After flummoxing Baltimore last week, Gus Bradley is hoping to come up with another successful game plan this week. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Chargers' defensive goal vs. Patriots: Get pressure on Brady

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2019 08:46 PM EST

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and his brother cornerback Jason McCourty (30) warm up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC divisional round game, Sunday, Jan. 13, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' playoff run special for McCourty twins

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 10, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Chargers-Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-4) at NEW ENGLAND (11-5) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Graphic looks at NFL divisional round matchups and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
Philly has St. Nick but New Orleans has lots of Saints

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2019 10:03 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles responds to a reporter's question during an availability Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 in Philadelphia. The Eagles face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in a divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
Nick Foles is proving to be Mr. Clutch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2019 01:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Jets have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 night because the team had not yet announced the hiring.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Column: Where have all the NFL's black coaches gone?

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 10, 2019 01:28 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebates as he walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. Los Angeles won 23-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Kings of the Road: Chargers have thrived in games out East

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2019 09:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Brandon Mebane warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Carson, Calif. Mebane is likely to play for the Chargers this week following the death of 7-week old daughter. Makenna Mebane died on Jan. 3. She was born on Nov. 12 with a defective heart condition. The Chargers defensive end was in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Amena, and other two children, 4-year-old Mahailey and 2-year-old Makai, for most of the past two months while Makenna received treatment for a stomach infection. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)
Mebane back with Chargers following death of infant daughter

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2019 07:28 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC divisional round game, Sunday, Jan. 13, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots defense aims to win 'mind game' with crafty Rivers

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 09, 2019 06:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. McDaniels expects to be with the New England Patriots for at least another season. The Patriots offensive coordinator said Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, that “the book is closed” on him interviewing for other open head coaching jobs and that he is committed to New England moving forward.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats' McDaniels: 'Book is closed' interviewing for open jobs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2019 01:14 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Even in era of offense, NFL playoffs come down to defense

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers could use 7 defensive backs again this week

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Brady's respect for Rivers is high entering playoff matchup

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 07, 2019 07:56 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco stands on the sideline the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens preparation for 2019 began before exit from playoffs

By David Ginsburg Jan. 07, 2019 02:42 PM EST

Chargers add tight end Hunter Henry to active roster

Jan. 07, 2019 02:03 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have added tight end Hunter Henry to the roster, less than eight months after he suffered a knee injury during an...

El defensive end de los Chargers de Los Ángeles, Melvin Ingram (54), captura al quarterback de los Ravens de Baltimore, Lamar Jackson (8), en la segunda mitad de un juego de comodines de la NFL, el domingo 6 de enero de 2019, en Baltimore. (AP Foto/Nick Wass)
Beating Ravens gets Chargers a date with Brady and Patriots

By David Ginsburg Jan. 07, 2019 05:30 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Offenses took a holiday on wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2019 05:09 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebates as he walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. Los Angeles won 23-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rivers versus Brady in divisional round of NFL playoffs

By Jay Cohen Jan. 06, 2019 09:41 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) passes during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2019 09:27 PM EST