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There’s something in his competitive fire,” coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier this season, “it motivates him even more.”

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After the Los Angeles Chargers closed out the year with back-to-back losses, it sounds like many aren't giving them a chance in their AFC Wild Card matchup against the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night.

The New England Patriots face off with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night in the AFC Wild Card. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Patriots are in trouble, and they ask how much pressure is on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to win a Super Bowl this season.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers announced the signing if wide receiver Luke Grimm to the practice squad. Grimm re-joins the Chargers as a former member of the team’s initial 2025 free agent haul this past offseason. In a corresponding move, the Chargers released tight end Tanner McLachlan.

With the unveiling of their 2026 opponents, the Los Angeles Chargers will face one of the NFL's 10 toughest schedules next season.

Will Hill delivers his two upset picks of the week — one for the College Football Playoff and one for the NFL wild-card round.