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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Fans tailgate in the parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers' Herbert looking for strong finish to rookie season

By Joe Reedy Dec. 30, 2020 06:24 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers free safety Nasir Adderley during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 04:42 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock fumbles the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Herbert could add to rookie marks when Chargers host Broncos

By Joe Reedy Dec. 24, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:05 PM EST
DENVER (5-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 2 1/2 ...

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Saints look to clinch NFC South with victory over Vikings

By Barry Wilner Dec. 23, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos scuffling at QB, cornerback but McManus coming back

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 21, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 18, 2020 12:03 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) tosses the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders 12/17/2020

Dec. 17, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 hugs teammate wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Chargers' Herbert faces new challenges with short week

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) interacts with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Matt Ryan throws costly picks in Falcons' loss to Chargers

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 13, 2020 10:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Chargers' Herbert looks to bounce back after rough stretch

By Joe Reedy Dec. 09, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, right, works the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Lynn remains as Chargers coach despite Sunday's 45-0 loss

By Joe Reedy Dec. 07, 2020 06:48 PM EST

New York Jets' Marcus Maye leaves the field with a towel over his head after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
On Football: The Bad, The Worse, and the Truly Ugly

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2020 02:20 AM EST