Los Angeles Chargers football news: LA Daily News

14 September 2025

• Chargers’ next challenge: Keeping Raiders quarterback Geno Smith in check
  Smith had 362 yards on 24-of-34 passing with one touchdown in his Raiders’ debut, a 20-13 road win against the Patriots last weekend.
• Swanson: First impression of the Chargers’ offense – it looks formidable
  Quarterback Justin Herbert stands to benefit mightily from being able to work with offensive coordinator Greg Roman for a second season.
• Chargers have no worries about Joe Alt’s switch to left tackle
  “Pretty darn impressive,” offensive coordinator Greg Roman said of Alt’s performance in the season-opening win against the Chiefs as he shifts to replace the injured Rashawn Slater.
• Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh faces Raiders’ Pete Carroll in meeting of frenemies
  “It’s like looking in the mirror, savage warrior looking at savage warrior,” Harbaugh says of his respect for Carroll, who he has squared off with in college and the NFL.
• Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh marvels at play of QB Justin Herbert against Chiefs
  Beyond his 318 yards passing and three TDs, the coach says Herbert showed toughness and poise while directing the team to a season-opening victory.
• Chargers review: Justin Herbert shows off options in beating Chiefs
  “Justin was phenomenal in every way,” head coach Jim Harbaugh said after a 27-21 season-opening victory in Brazil snapped a seven-game skid against their AFC West rivals.
• Justin Herbert, Chargers outlast Chiefs in season opener in Brazil
  Herbert passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-21 victory in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as the Chargers end a seven-game losing streak against their AFC West rivals that dated to September of 2021.
• Alexander: Chargers QB Justin Herbert facing a familiar path
  Now in his fifth season, the quarterback encounters many of the same perception issues as did predecessor Philip Rivers during his sensational career.
• Chargers on a business trip in Brazil to face the AFC West rival Chiefs
  Coach Jim Harbaugh called it “an honor” to be picked to play in the game, even if it meant giving up one of nine home dates.
• Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Who has the edge?
  What’s at stake, who’s better, matchup to watch, TV info, fantasy sleeper and a final score prediction for Friday night’s game in Brazil.