Los Angeles Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chargers, Jaguars return to playoffs with Herbert, Lawrence

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 03:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 1 seed Chiefs to see familiar route through postseason

By Dave Skretta Jan. 12, 2023 03:35 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bucs, Cowboys look for fresh start in wild-card matchup

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 02:45 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings host Giants in playoff matchup of rookie coaches

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 01:11 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) fumbles as he is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Late-season surge has Jaguars' Allen looking dominant again

By Mark Long Jan. 12, 2023 05:56 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers say inexperience doesn't matter in playoff return

By Greg Beacham Jan. 11, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Major changes expected for Raiders' defense this offseason

By Mark Anderson Jan. 11, 2023 06:54 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) showers against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Wild-card weekend features 6 rematches, 3 division games

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2023 02:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs against Tennessee Titans cornerback John Reid during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers' Allen knows playoff opportunities are fleeting

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2023 08:01 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) is hit from behind by Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Jags find offensive chemistry with pass-catching newcomers

By Mark Long Jan. 10, 2023 06:42 PM EST

Chargers designate OT Rashawn Slater to return off IR

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2023 04:45 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Rashawn Slater will return to practice for the Los Angeles Chargers this week, but will not play in Saturday night’s AFC wild-card matchup...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Analysis: Chargers didn't play it safe ahead of playoff trip

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 10, 2023 01:18 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to a question after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Defensive lapses worry Chargers' Staley going into playoffs

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2023 08:52 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Vikings' playoff wait finally ends; Jefferson eyes big stage

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2023 07:39 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jaguars finally get it right after years, decades of errors

By Mark Long Jan. 09, 2023 01:25 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to a question after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Herbert among Chargers to play late in meaningless game

By Pat Graham Jan. 08, 2023 09:25 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert considers a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
ATP Auckland, New Zealand Men Singles

Jan. 08, 2023 08:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pressured by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) has he throws during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson, Broncos beat Herbert, playoff-bound Chargers 31-28

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 08, 2023 07:44 PM EST

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (35) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chargers receiver Mike Williams carted off with back injury

Jan. 08, 2023 06:29 PM EST