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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley kneels on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chargers GM Telesco focused on future, not job security

By Joe Reedy Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Improving defense propels LA Rams onward to Tampa Bay

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley walks along the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chargers fire special teams coordinator Derius Swinton II

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Staley believes foundation in place for Chargers to succeed

By Joe Reedy Jan. 12, 2022 08:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley kneels on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Analysis: Staley stands by his timeout that backfired on him

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 11, 2022 02:05 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) removes his helmet after the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Aggressive Chargers falter down the stretch to miss playoffs

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Herbert's heroics not enough as Chargers fall, miss playoffs

By Danny Webster Jan. 10, 2022 02:56 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 10, 2022 12:31 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) walks off the field after a win over the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers' Bosa has respect for frequent sack victim Carr

By Joe Reedy Jan. 06, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp runs with the ball after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. On the play, Kupp broke the Rams' franchise single season record for most receiving yards after surpassing Isaac Bruce's 1,781 yards set in 1995. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Win and get in scenario for Raiders, Chargers, Niners, Colts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a 1-yard touchdown by running back Darrel Williams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Brady, Rodgers, Mahomes make unusual season feel normal

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2022 04:48 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates in front of Indianapolis Colts safety George Odum (30) after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Prime time: Raiders host Chargers with playoff spot on line

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 11:43 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) walks off the field after a win over the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers look to carry momentum into must-win vs. Raiders

By Joe Reedy Jan. 03, 2022 08:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) walks off the field after a win over the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
NFL finale is showdown for playoffs: Chargers at Raiders

By Josh Dubow And Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2022 10:31 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, Roberts propel Chargers back into playoff position

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) hands the ball off to running back Melvin Gordon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
AFC West rivals Chargers, Broncos face must-win situations

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2021 07:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Joseph, Chargers looking ahead to challenges against Broncos

By Joe Reedy Dec. 29, 2021 08:44 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) hangs onto the ball as Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, tries for the strip on his touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
In passing league, some teams still find success on ground

By Josh Dubow Dec. 29, 2021 01:58 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers' Nasir Adderley (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 41-29. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Chargers' defensive flaws on display with short-handed unit

By Joe Reedy Dec. 27, 2021 07:54 PM EST

Houston Texans' Jonathan Owens (36) is lifted up by Desmond King II (25) after recovering a fumble by the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Texans run past Chargers 41-29, ding LA's playoff hopes

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST