Chargers Injury Report Provides Ominous News For Buccaneers Game

The Los Angeles Chargers went into one of the biggest games of their year on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs without their top two offensive performers.

Herbert to play as Harbaugh lauds QB's strength

Justin Herbert (left ankle sprain, left thigh contusion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is off the Chargers' final injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Tampa Bay. "He's got the strength of 10 men," coach Jim Harbaugh said.

Bucs at Chargers: Pewter Predictions For Week 15

WHEN: Sunday, December 15, 2024 | WHERE: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) | KICKOFF: 4:25 p.m. ET | TV: FOX PLAY-BY-PLAY: Adam Amin | ANALYST: Mark Sanchez | SIDELINE: Kristina Pink RADIO: 98 ROCK 97.9 FM | PLAY-BY-PLAY: Gene Deckerhoff | ANALYST: Dave Moore | SIDELINE: T.J.

Chargers receive the perfect news entering a massive weekend for their playoff hopes

The Los Angeles Chargers have a tough inter-conference clash on deck for Week 15. They'll face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the leaders of the NFC South currently.

Chargers-Buccaneers Final Injury Report: Justin Herbert comes off report, Ladd McConkey questionable

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Justin Herbert is completely off the injury report while Ladd McConkey is questionable with a knee/shoulder injury.

The final Chargers injury report of Week 15 has ended up looking a lot better than it could have given the names who appeared on it throughout the week.

First and foremost, Justin Herbert is completely off the report despite missing Wednesday’s practice with a trio of left leg injuries. He was a limited participant on Thursday but capped off...

3 Storylines to watch in Chargers-Buccaneers: Is it finally Stone Smartt SZN?

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Chargers tight end Stone Smartt is now atop the depth chart entering Week 15 with both Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst sidelined.

The Chargers are back at home this week after back-to-back road games. The 7-6 Buccaneers are up this week with aspirations of winning the NFC South following the collapse of the Falcons who had the division lead for most of the season.

Justin Herbert is hobbled, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see the quarterback do everything...

Will Bucky Irving play against the Chargers? Latest injury update for the Bucs running back

Bucky Irving has been a huge bright spot for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024 and it's easy to see why he's going to be needed if the team wants to keep its current winning streak alive against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Former NFL head coach calls the Chargers what no team wants to be called at this time of year

The Los Angeles Chargers are having a great season and are currently in the playoff race, but an unimpressive win over an imploding Atlanta Falcons team and a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in back-to-back weeks have some people questioning what they're really capable of.

Chargers All Pro Safety Having a Career Renaissance

Derwin James Jr. has had a very up-and-down career during his time with the Los Angeles Chargers. He has been victim of injury, poor coaching, and suspensions.

Chargers Daily Links: Final Score Predictions for Bolts-Bucs

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Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

It’s another Friday at Bolts From The Blue so you all know what time it is. Go ahead and drop into the comments below to give us your final score predictions for Chargers-Buccaneers this Sunday!

And now for today’s links.

Tight end Stone Smartt is ready for a bigger role with the offense (Chargers.com)

Here’s why Rashawn Slater is one of the best...

One Factor Bucs Can’t Lean On In Week 15 vs. Chargers

The Bucs will have their hands full on Sunday when they head into SoFi Stadium to face the Chargers. Los Angeles is the only team remaining on Tampa Bay’s schedule that is above .500, as Jim Harbaugh’s squad enters the game at 8-5.

Thursday Night Game Thread: Rams vs 49ers

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It’s an interdivisional showdown as the Rams and Matthew Stafford take on Brock Purdy and the 49ers

It’s a potential fireworks show between two interdivisional rivals as the Los Angeles Rams head up state to matchup with the San Francisco 49ers . Both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs as their division is as wide open as any in the league right now. The Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan offenses are going to need to be firing on all cylinders to keep up...

Chargers-Buccaneers Thursday Injury Report: Justin Herbert limited at practice

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Justin Herbert returned to practice after missing Wednesday with an ankle sprain.

If Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers caused you to look away, Thursday’s injury report will have you doing the opposite.

After sitting out of practice due to a slew of left leg injuries, quarterback Justin Herbert returned to the field today in a limited fashion. Fortunately, Herbert wasn’t the only starter to come back to practice after missing Wednesday.

Both edge...

Latest Chargers Injury Updates Are Very Good News For Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert missed Wednesday’s practice due to a sprained left ankle and a thigh contusion that he suffered in the team’s game against AFC West rival, Kansas City Chiefs.

ESPN’s Field Yates goes TE for Chargers in new 2025 mock draft

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The Chargers, Justin Herbert, and Penn State TE Tyler Warren are a match made in heaven.

The Chargers will once again be tied to the tight end position during this year’s pre-draft process after not addressing the need earlier this year. On top of that, the team’s two bridge tight ends — Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst — are both in the midst of missing time with injuries.

Dissly has played well enough to warrant returning in 2025, but Hurst has rarely...

How The Los Angeles Chargers Can Survive The Best Offense They Have Faced All Year

As I don’t want to waste energy being disappointed in the Los Angeles Chargers for losing yet another game to the Chiefs, we’ll instead look forward. The

AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Antonio Pierce, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said QB Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury in addition to the leg contusion he suffered in Week 14, via Daniel Popper.

Justin Herbert misses Wednesday’s practice, lays out list of left leg injuries

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Justin Herbert left Sunday’s night’s loss to the Chiefs with a few more bumps and bruises than expected.

During Sunday night’s 19-17 loss to the Chiefs, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert spent at least one extended moment on the ground after being upended by linebacker Nick Bolton. On replay, Bolton’s elbow impacted squarely on Herbert’s thigh during the tackle and the collision certainly did enough damage to force Herbert to stay down and then...

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

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Good morning, Chargers fans!

We’re rolling with another open thread. You all know what to do!

And now for today’s links.

Justin Herbert provided a update on his ankle injury after missing Wednesday’s practice (Chargers.com)

Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com)

Justin Herbert is nearing the record for most passing yards through a player’s...

Chargers, Bucs try to hold on to playoff positions

Something has to give on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. For both the NFC South-leading Bucs (7-6) and AFC wild-card hopeful Chargers (8-5), they are keeping their fingers crossed that it isn't a playoff spot with four weeks left in the regular season.