NFL finale is showdown for playoffs: Chargers at Raiders
2 years, 11 months ago

NFL finale is showdown for playoffs: Chargers at Raiders

Associated Press  

The NFL’s schedule changes for Week 18 will feature exactly what the league wanted: a Sunday night showdown for a playoff berth. To finish off the NFL’s first 17-game season, the Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders game was flexed from daytime to primetime. “And the more, the longer that we’re here, the more people will realize that every week is going to feel like this coming week.” Also in the mix for the final wild-card slot in the AFC — New England owns one of them — are the Colts, the Steelers and the Ravens. The other games in Week 18 are AFC West champion Cincinnati at Cleveland; NFC North winner and top seed Green Bay at Detroit; Seattle at Arizona, which owns a wild-card berth at 11-5 and still could win the NFC West; New Orleans at Atlanta; the New York Jets at AFC East leader Buffalo, who take the division with a victory; San Francisco at NFC West leader Los Angeles Rams ; New England, which still could win the AFC East with a victory at Miami and a Buffalo defeat; Carolina at NFC South winner Tampa Bay ; Chicago at Minnesota; and Washington at the New York Giants. For example: — While the Saints have the edge on the Niners for an NFC spot at 9-8 based on a better conference record, in a three-way tie with the Eagles, Philly is in with the best conference record and then New Orleans gets the other berth over San Francisco.

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Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
3 days, 19 hours ago

Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight

LA Times  

The Chargers fully acknowledged the importance of Thursday’s game. Chargers Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed The Chargers trailed by 11 in the second half before scoring 21 straight points to beat the Broncos and surpass them in the AFC West and playoff standings. The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second …

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle
4 days, 19 hours ago

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle

New York Times  

Week 16 kicks off with a good one in Inglewood — the 8-6 Los Angeles Chargers meet up with the 9-5 Denver Broncos. Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are averaging 18.5 points in their last four games, a dispiriting 1-3 stretch with two primetime losses. Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers odds Expert picks for Broncos vs. Chargers …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
4 days, 19 hours ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed
6 days, 19 hours ago

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times  

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals …

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader
6 days, 19 hours ago

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Week 17 game against the New England Patriots is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PST as the NFL Network chose the matchup to lead off a nationally televised Saturday tripleheader, the league announced Tuesday. Because of a Thursday night game this week against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium, the Chargers will not have to battle …

Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a first for NFL
1 month ago

Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a first for NFL

LA Times  

With both teams fighting for playoff position, the Chargers’ Week 16 game against their AFC West rival Denver Broncos was moved into a prime-time TV slot, the NFL announced Friday, shifting a game to “Thursday Night Football” for the first time. The schedule change gives the Chargers their only Thursday night game of the season, providing the team a 10-day …

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?

New York Times  

And the beat goes on. Another action-packed slate of games is upon us as Week 11 of the NFL regular season offers four high-stakes divisional matchups and another three contests between projected playoff teams. Pittsburgh’s defense, which is eighth-best in yards and second-stingiest in points per game, will certainly receive its most challenging assignment of the season. If the Ravens …

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...
1 month, 1 week ago

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...

LA Times  

Do Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers or Sean McVay’s Rams have a better chance to reach the postseason? On Sunday night, the Chargers play host to the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, who has the hottest hand this side of Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Then-San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Baltimore’s Super Bowl win. That said, …

Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 months ago

Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

They’ve won at home. After beating up on the Raiders and the Panthers — who combined for nine wins last season — the Chargers face what coach Jim Harbaugh calls their “playoff opener” against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are the Chargers’ first opponent that went to the playoffs last year. Although the Chargers have had no trouble relying on running …

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time and prediction
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Chargers start their new era against the opponent that ended their last one. After an embarrassing 42-point loss to the Oakland Raiders last December resulted in Brandon Staley’s firing, new head coach Jim Harbaugh will make his debut Saturday at SoFi Stadium against the AFC West rival. Outside of Harbaugh’s ever-present khakis, almost nothing seems guaranteed about the new-look …

Harbaugh’s Chargers host Pierce’s Raiders as AFC West rivals start new eras
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harbaugh’s Chargers host Pierce’s Raiders as AFC West rivals start new eras

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Series notes The Chargers are 3-1 against the Raiders since moving into SoFi Stadium and have won the past three home games.. The visiting team has lost six straight games in the series since the Chargers beat the Raiders 30-27 in overtime at …

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
7 months, 1 week ago

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Associated Press  

Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. It also marks the second straight season the Chiefs will have a Super Bowl rematch after they lost to the …

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch
7 months, 1 week ago

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in a rematch of the AFC title game, the NFL announced Monday. The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game in January and went on to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in …

Super Bowl LVIII projections: Chiefs meet 49ers in rematch of 2020 game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Super Bowl LVIII projections: Chiefs meet 49ers in rematch of 2020 game

New York Times  

The Super Bowl LVIII showdown in Las Vegas is set. In two weeks, the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs will defend their crown against the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. The Kansas City Chiefs become the fifth team to advance to consecutive Super Bowls since 2000, joining: ️◻️ 2003-04 Patriots ️◻️ 2013-14 Seahawks ️◻️ 2016-18 …

Chiefs vs. Ravens odds: Baltimore favored by field goal over Kansas City in AFC Championship game
11 months ago

Chiefs vs. Ravens odds: Baltimore favored by field goal over Kansas City in AFC Championship game

New York Times  

Update: The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs will play in their sixth straight AFC Championship game next Sunday, but they’ll be on the road and underdogs at the Baltimore Ravens, who are favored by more than a field goal. The Baltimore Colts beat the Oakland Raiders 27-17 to …

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
11 months, 1 week ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

The hard-to-predict group should be a better slate of games than the Wild Cards The NFL's final eight are all three games away from lifting a Lombardi Trophy The NFL Divisional round is set. QBs CJ Stroud and Lamar Jackson will be the duo in Baltimore under the biggest spotlight Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens In matchup of the future …

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch, bracket format and betting favorites
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Playoff Guide: How to watch, bracket format and betting favorites

Associated Press  

Three of the NFL’s heavyweights have made it to the sport’s championship weekend. Then there are the Detroit Lions — who are one win away from their first Super Bowl appearance. 1 49ers, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING FAVORITES Oddsmakers are expecting two decent games this weekend but believe it’ll be a Ravens-Niners Super Bowl. Wild-card round: Jan. 13-15 Divisional …

NFL playoffs schedule, TV and streaming options for wild-card weekend: Full bracket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL playoffs schedule, TV and streaming options for wild-card weekend: Full bracket

New York Times  

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will return to Detroit for a wild-card round matchup against his former team in primetime, with the Lions quarterbacked by Jared Goff, a former Ram. Here’s a look at how it all shakes out: NFC matchups The Green Bay Packers snagged the final wild-card berth by beating the Chicago Bears for the 10th consecutive …

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos’ playoff plans with a 26-23 stunner at frigid Empower Field on Christmas Eve. “Our margin of error isn’t what we …

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: vs. Miami Dolphins, vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 69.5 percent | To win Super Bowl: 17.2 percent The Ravens’ defense vs. the 49ers on Christmas: ◻️ 5 INT ◻️ 9 QB hits ◻️ 4 sackshttps://t.co/Hh2mfOm6AZ pic.twitter.com/XF8vaN0tuT — The Athletic NFL December 26, …

The 49ers host the Ravens in a possible Super Bowl preview
1 year ago

The 49ers host the Ravens in a possible Super Bowl preview

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The NFL schedule makers couldn’t have come up with a better Christmas night matchup than the one between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. What I’m looking to see is how we respond to that challenge.” PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS The 49ers clinched the NFC West last week, while the Ravens were assured of a playoff spot …

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more

New York Times  

In Orchard Park, N.Y., the Bills put the rest of the AFC on notice. Here’s all that stood out from Week 15, and an updated look at the playoff picture in the AFC and NFC: Ravens stay in front in AFC Somehow, it seems, the Ravens have flown under the radar this season, overshadowed in their own conference by Miami’s …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment
1 year ago

49ers and Eagles head into NFC title game rematch focused on reversing last season’s disappointment

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Both teams head into Sunday’s rematch of last season’s NFC title game with a chance to turn those recent failures into success. The Niners have two years of playoff close calls hanging over them, losing the NFC championship game in 2021 to the Rams and last season to …

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
1 year ago

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. “When you have a short week and you’re playing a team like the Raiders, who always plays you tough, you have to bounce right back,” Mahomes said. A week after drops by Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson cost them a win against the Eagles, it was important …

Best of the West: Chiefs in total control of their division and only getting better
1 year, 2 months ago

Best of the West: Chiefs in total control of their division and only getting better

New York Times  

— For almost a decade, their divisional rivals have schemed, plotted and made changes — at head coach, quarterback and other positions — to put an end to their dominance. “We’re definitely taking steps in the right direction,” Mahomes said of the Chiefs offense. “Kelce keeps getting better with time, and Taylor can stay around all she wants,” coach Andy …

NFL 2023 schedule: Can Chargers live up to hype of six prime-time games?
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL 2023 schedule: Can Chargers live up to hype of six prime-time games?

LA Times  

The Chargers hope to make more fireworks in the 2023-24 season. This will be Herbert’s first game against the future Hall of Famer, coming on “Monday Night Football.” Nov. 12, DETROIT, 1:05 p.m. : The Lions haven’t played a road game against the Chargers since 2015, when Philip Rivers threw for 403 yards and Danny Woodhead ran for two scores …

NFL divisional playoff schedule CONFIRMED: Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game slated for Sunday
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL divisional playoff schedule CONFIRMED: Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game slated for Sunday

Daily Mail  

Kansas City vs Jacksonville is the other finalized AFC matchup next weekend Winner of Cowboys vs Buccaneers will travel to play the San Francisco 49ers The NFL Divisional playoff schedule is now officially set for next weekend after the finalization of Super Wild Card weekend. Next weekend's playoff slate will be headlines by a mouthwatering AFC matchup between the Cincinatti …

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has been under scrutiny for his handling of the roster. The way the Chargers handled playing time against the Broncos — most starters played at least through the end of the third quarter — left coach Brandon Staley answering questions about the organization’s methods. You gotta go for it all when you get the chance.” The …

NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed

Associated Press  

The NFL said Thursday it will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The NFL said its decision creates “potential competitive inequities in certain playoff scenarios.” The league said clubs on Friday, in a special league meeting, would consider a resolution recommended by …

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions

New York Times  

Half of the 14-team NFL playoff field features teams that didn’t make the postseason last year, and two of those teams, the Dolphins and Seahawks, entered Week 18 needing help from other teams to get into the tournament. Odds: To win conference: 31.9 percent | To win Super Bowl: 16.3 percent The Bills’ 35-23 win against the Patriots means a …

NFL readers Q&A: If Ravens and Chargers finish tied, who owns playoff tiebreaker?
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL readers Q&A: If Ravens and Chargers finish tied, who owns playoff tiebreaker?

LA Times  

After this weekend, the Rams’ season ends and the Chargers will play on. Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller and Rams beat writer Gary Klein address fans’ concerns and questions: How is it decided which team wins a tiebreaker for a higher seed in the playoffs? They could go with Austin Ekeler in a wildcat-type situation, which we’ve Will the Rams …

Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed

New York Times  

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, speaking publicly Wednesday for the first time since Monday night’s game against the Bills was postponed due to the medical emergency involving Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin, emphasized the importance of preparing for what’s next without simply moving on. The Chiefs would need to lose to the Raiders and the Bengals would have to beat the …

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Chargers, Justin Herbert clinch postseason berth
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Chargers, Justin Herbert clinch postseason berth

New York Times  

With Week 16 in the books, only half of the wild-card spots remain up for grabs — two in the NFC and one in the AFC. Remaining schedule: vs. Broncos, at Raiders Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 35.7 percent | To win Super Bowl: 12.8 percent GO DEEPER Mahomes improves MVP chances in Chiefs win …

NFL readers Q&A: When will Chargers’ schedule be finalized?
2 years ago

NFL readers Q&A: When will Chargers’ schedule be finalized?

LA Times  

Chargers fans cheer during a home game against Tennessee. As the season winds down, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller and Rams beat writer Gary Klein address fans’ concerns and questions: When will we know the date and time for the Chargers-Broncos game? David Sanchez, Canoga Park Miller: As I understand things, a wild-card team can host a playoff game only …

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss

New York Times  

Week 13 has featured statement wins by the 49ers and Bengals, another Vikings victory and even a tie. — Joe Rexrode December 4, 2022 Remaining schedule: vs. Jaguars, at Chargers, vs. Texans, vs. Cowboys, at Jaguars Odds: To make playoffs: 97.2 percent | To earn bye: 0.6 percent | To win Super Bowl: 4.2 percent Cincinnati Bengals A 27-24 win …

Why no one will recognize rematch between Chargers, Raiders
2 years, 3 months ago

Why no one will recognize rematch between Chargers, Raiders

LA Times  

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. no longer sports this hairstyle, opting this week to go with a smooth buzzcut. Half of Las Vegas’ 22 starters Sunday against the Chargers will be different from when these teams concluded the 2021-22 regular season against each other in January. “I think those of us who were at that game, that was as tough …

NFL 2022 schedule: Stay tuned! It’s the start of major broadcasting changes
2 years, 7 months ago

NFL 2022 schedule: Stay tuned! It’s the start of major broadcasting changes

LA Times  

Rams’ Aaron Donald recovers the ball fumbled by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in their 2018 game. Highlights, wrinkles and Easter eggs of the league’s 2022 schedule: In terms of viewers, NBC’s two biggest games last season involved Tom Brady. It’s been a long time since they were maxed out in primetime windows, but they play on two Sunday nights, …

Analysis: Raiders’ wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start
2 years, 11 months ago

Analysis: Raiders’ wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start

Associated Press  

Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders played to win, knocking the Los Angeles Chargers out of the playoffs and sending the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tournament. The NFL’s playoff field was set when the Raiders locked up the final wild-card spot by beating the Chargers in overtime in a wild, winner-take-all game Sunday night. Here are the matchups and …

Chargers-Raiders showdown completes 17-game NFL season
2 years, 11 months ago

Chargers-Raiders showdown completes 17-game NFL season

Associated Press  

What the NFL covets for the regular-season finale is a pivotal game, a win-or-else matchup. It’s a huge game,” Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa says. We definitely understand what’s at stake.” A tiny bit more might be at stake for the Chargers, because Las Vegas still could get into the postseason if it loses. It’s basically our playoff game for …

In first Week 18 with new schedule, it’s playoff-minded Chargers vs. Raiders in finale
2 years, 11 months ago

In first Week 18 with new schedule, it’s playoff-minded Chargers vs. Raiders in finale

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert drops back to pass against the Raiders. What’s more, it was the NFL’s preference that Saturday results have minimal to no impact on games played Sunday. It’s not change for the sake of change.” Here’s why it wouldn’t have made sense for the NFL to move San Francisco at the Rams to Saturday night: As it …

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: NFL betting picks, odds and analysis
3 years, 2 months ago

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: NFL betting picks, odds and analysis

LA Times  

The Chargers, fresh off their upset of the Kansas City Chiefs, take the national spotlight as they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers If you like smash-mouth football and defense, Monday Night Football is probably not for you this week. Derek Carr and the Raiders have thrown for nearly 380 …

For Chargers to rise in AFC West, Kansas City is their chief concern
3 years, 3 months ago

For Chargers to rise in AFC West, Kansas City is their chief concern

LA Times  

Kansas City has won the last five AFC West titles and appeared in consecutive Super Bowls and three conference championship games in a row. Before Kansas City assumed control, Denver won the AFC West five consecutive seasons, making the division one of the most predictable in the NFL over the last decade. The division also includes Las Vegas, home of …

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