Tight end David Njoku spent an extended time on the open market as a free agent before signing a one-year deal with the Chargers earlier this month. Njoku said on Tuesday that he “could’ve signed before the draft in other places,” but had his eye on the Chargers as a preferred destination because he believed it would be a “perfect fit” for his skills. He noted the presence of head coach Jim Harbaugh, offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and quarterback Justin Herbert as some of the leading reasons for that belief. While he hasn’t spent much time with his new team, it has been enough to reinforce Njoku’s feeling that he is in the right spot. “I feel like we can be destructive ,” Njoku said, via the team’s website. “We got the tools, we got the keys, we got the players to do it all. It’s up to us to put it all together.” Putting it all together has been an issue for the Chargers in the Herbert era as they have lost all three of their playoff appearances as a road team in the wild card round. The additions of McDaniel and Njoku are big parts of this year’s bid to author a happier ending
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is not attending Tuesday’s voluntary workout, according to multiple reports. He also did not attend last week’s Phase 2 practice open to the media, Kris Rhim of ESPN reports. The media has access to one of the three practices per week in this phase. Backup quarterbacks Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei are taking the reps in place of Herbert. The Chargers have only three quarterbacks on their roster. Herbert, 28, made his second Pro Bowl last season after completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 3,727 yards with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 16 games
I think I can, without a doubt, say that second-year tight end Oronde Gadsden II is one of the most exciting Chargers fans are looking forward to watching in 2026 after a great rookie season. He became a dangerous weapon for Justin Herbert once he cemented himself in the team’s starting lineup and will once again be looked upon to make plays under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Even with the host of other under-the-radar players across the Chargers, including some of their free-agent signings this offseason, Gadsden was actually named the team’s best-kept secret by Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski. Here’s what the analyst had to say: “ Oronde Gadsden II has always been a weapon in the passing game. At Syracuse, the tight end/oversized wide receiver posted two 900-plus yard seasons when healthy. The fact Gadsden entered the Los Angeles Chargers’ lineup as a rookie and caught 49 passes for 664 yards came as no surprise whatsoever. “ “ The 165th overall pick in last year’s draft should expect a bigger workload this fall. “ “ First, Keenan Allen hasn’t re-signed, which frees up 122 targets. Also, the organization brought in veteran tight end David Njoku on a one-year deal to be the primary in-line option. The Chargers can lean heavily on 12 personnel without losing any playmaking thanks to Gadsden and Njoku’s capabilities. “ “ The former has the potential to become Justin Herbert’s new security blanket and control the middle of the field. “ Gadsden was always going to be expected to take that next step in his sophomore season. That notion only gained further momentum when the Chargers added Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator. However, the additions of tight ends Njoku and Charlie Kolar were not made without the idea that both would also be used as receiving threats, even if the latter is deemed one of the best blocking players in the league at his position. Still, as Sobleski highlighted above, Keenan Allen ’s absence from the offense means there’s well over 100 looks left on the table. The expectation remains that Gadsden is likely to lead the room in production by the end of the year, but now the Bolts have three very reliable players to be utilized in a number of ways. And heck, don’t be surprised to see all three of them on the field at the same time quite a bit throughout the season
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is entering his seventh season with the team and it could be his best one yet. Herbert has made it to the playoffs in three of the last four years, but has not pulled out a win quite yet. This could be the year where that drought changes. The Chargers have made some changes around Herbert that could lead to him achieving some playoff success soon. In order for the Chargers to get there, Herbert and the team will need to perform better in the regular season. Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes Herbert could win his first MVP award this season. “Herbert posted Pro Bowl numbers in a less-than-ideal situation. He’ll be able to raise his level of play with a healthy group,” Moton wrote. “The two-time Pro Bowl signal-caller will also benefit from a change at offensive coordinator. The Chargers hired play-caller Mike McDaniel, who fielded the No. 1 passing offense for the 2023 season with Tua Tagovailoa under center during his time as Miami Dolphins head coach. “McDaniel can expand his playbook with Herbert, who’s more mobile and has a stronger arm than Tagovailoa. His play-calling could help the Chargers’ star quarterback reach an MVP level.” The Chargers have the tools to be elite in the NFL. Now they just need someone who can sharpen those tools and use them correctly. If McDaniel can do that, Herbert will benefit and the Chargers can achieve their goals. BFTB community, does Herbert have what it takes to win MVP? Who is his biggest competition for the award? Let us know in the comments section below
by Ari Koslow | Chargers Correspondent | Tue, May 19th 6:12pm EDT Ladd McConkey was not at the Chargers voluntary OTAs practice on Tuesday. ( Kris Rhim on Twitter ) Fantasy Impact: Justin Herbert also did not attend. It is too early to be worried about either of them as these practices remain voluntary. The hype will be high on the Chargers offense this season with Mike McDaniel as the new offensive coordinator. Ladd McConkey isn’t on the field for today’s voluntary practice open to media. Here are the rest of the WRs and TE’s pic.twitter.com/CJvz6q28vR More Ladd McConkey : News , Rankings , Projections , Stats
This offseason, there was less speculation about Matthew Stafford’s future and retirement timeline than in previous years, and that could become more of a trend than an outlier despite him being the second-oldest expected starter in the NFL at age 38. Rams fans could be looking forward to at least four more years of Stafford being the oldest starting quarterback in the league. The reasons for him playing until he’s 40 and beyond are growing faster than the grey hairs in his beard. Retirement is a personal decision and could have nothing to do with an ability to play football or make money. Aaron Donald recently emphasized that he always planned to retire after eight seasons and was only enticed to return for two more years because of the Super Bowl. Stafford may want to retire if he wins a second Super Bowl. Or he might want to retire if L.A. does not win the Super Bowl this year. Only he knows the answer. But if he wants to play five more years, it’s hard to believe he lacks the ability to do it.. NFL teams drafted Bryce Young and Cam Ward with the first overall pick in 2023 and 2025 respectively, under the assumption that those quarterbacks would soon become the faces of the NFL. Well, Young and Ward combined to throw 38 touchdown passes in 2025, which is nine fewer than Stafford’s 46 touchdowns en route to winning MVP and also leading the league in passing yards. Ward was only a rookie last year and was not surrounded by much talent. Young is a limited passer who has not proven he can lead a high volume offense, but did take the Panthers to the playoffs at age 24. However, these aren’t outliers. These are examples of a frightening trend of incoming first round quarterbacks proving to be worse than expectations: *benched or in a QB competition in 2026 2019 draft: Kyler Murray*, Daniel Jones 2020 draft: Joe Burrow , Tua Tagovailoa*, Justin Herbert , Jordan Love 2021 draft: Trevor Lawrence , Zach Wilson*, Trey Lance*, Justin Fields*, Mac Jones * 2022 draft: Kenny Pickett * 2023 draft: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud , Anthony Richardson* 2024 draft: Caleb Williams , Jayden Daniels , Drake Maye , Michael Penix , JJ McCarthy*, Bo Nix 2025 draft: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart Even in that group of 23 quarterbacks, of the 14 expected starters in Week 1, at least half have a lot to prove before they’re expected to be starters in 2027 and 2028. We saw the lack of belief the league has in young starters late last season when the Indianapolis Colts favored 44-year-old Philip Rivers over any other options that could have been available. His historically-bad athletic limitations were outweighed by the Colts belief in his football IQ and experience. Matthew Stafford is six years younger than Rivers was last season. It’s not that a team would want a 44-year-old quarterback with a weak arm, but this could imply that a 41 or 42-year-old Stafford is far better than the average 25-year-old quarterback. Four of the top-five quarterbacks in passing yards last season were 28 and older: Sam Darnold was the second-youngest at 28 Jared Goff was 31 Dak Prescott was 32 Stafford was 37 Maye was the only outlier and he was a hair from winning MVP. But he was not within a hair of Stafford’s actual value. No offense to Maye and he could be on a trajectory to be unbelievably good next season or 2027, but he was abysmally bad in the playoffs in spite of the Patriots reaching the Super Bowl. Maye was overrated last season and similar to Stroud in 2023, his season-long stats were considerably uplifted by having two or three dominant performances against the worst teams in the league. Maye had 5 touchdowns against the Jets, two more scores than he had in any other game. The NFL’s hope for quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and Maye “proving” that they are about to take over the league because of the seasons and playoff runs they had in 2025 will have to go a lot better than Jayden Daniels’ second season or Stroud’s second season, or they risk becoming
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This article analyzes the NFL's worst quarterback rooms entering the 2026 season, providing Week 1 starting predictions. It highlights players like Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard, and Seth Henigan as examples of teams with potentially weaker QB situations, contrasting them with top-tier talent like Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye
The Los Angeles Chargers have their 17 games laid out on a platter for the 2026 season and it’s going to be a challenge to qualify for the playoffs for the third year in a row. However, given where the team stands and how the schedule played out, there is a chance the team could be back in the postseason conversation for the AFC. Here’s a look at all 17 games and predictions for each matchup: The Chargers are given a gift to start the season in arguably their easiest matchup against the Cardinals at home. This should give the Chargers a chance to establish themselves early with a win at home. Chargers 27, Cardinals 13 Once again, the Chargers are given an easy matchup early in the season at home. This could be the Chargers’ first meeting against No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza if he earns the starting job over Kirk Cousins . This should give the Chargers a prime opportunity to start 2-0. Chargers 28, Raiders 17 After arguably the easiest two home games of the season, the Chargers face one of their most difficult matchups on the road against Josh Allen and the Bills. The Chargers will have a shot in this one, but playing on the east coast this early in the year is never easy for west coast teams, especially when the Bills have a rest advantage after playing on Thursday Night Football in Week 2. Bills 31, Chargers 24 The Chargers will be tested heavily in their Week 4 contest against the defending champion Seahawks at Lumen Field. The Seahawks defense will swarm Justin Herbert , so the offensive line has to be ready to protect him. Ultimately, the Seahawks should have too much firepower against the Chargers. Seahawks 22, Chargers 14 Another tough matchup for the Chargers comes in Week 5 when the Broncos come to town. The top seed in the AFC last season will be hungry to repeat, and the Chargers could be one of their biggest obstacles in the way of that happening. The Chargers won this game a year ago and they should come out on top again with the home crowd at SoFi Stadium on the Bolts’ side. Chargers 24, Broncos 20 The Chargers face off against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs for the first time since the former league MVP tore his ACL against them back in December. Mahomes definitely has this game circled on his calendar, so the Chargers will have to play their A-game if they want to come out on top against their division rival. Chiefs 28, Chargers 19 The Chargers get a Week 7 bye, and they won’t have to travel too far for their Week 8 matchup against their cross-town rival Rams. The rest should help the Chargers, but the Rams might be the best team in football, making it tough for the Bolts to come out on top. Rams 26, Chargers 17 Once again, the Chargers are given another tough matchup at home, this time against the Texans, who beat them at SoFi Stadium last season in a crucial December contest. The Texans might have the best defense in football, which will make the Chargers sweat another one out. Texans 17, Chargers 13 This game marks Jesse Minter’s return to the Chargers and it comes in primetime on Monday Night Football. This game brings a specific challenge as Minter is extremely knowledgable of the Chargers’ personnel, making it a difficult matchup for the Bolts. If Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are both healthy, that will only make things tougher for the Chargers. Ravens 30, Chargers 21 At 3-6, the Chargers need a “get right” game, which they get against the Jets. Games like this are considered must-win for the Chargers regardless of where they are in the season because it is one of their easier matchups. When the standings could come down to tiebreakers, games like this just matter more. Chargers 37, Jets 14 Another primetime matchup comes with the Patriots traveling to LA. The Chargers will want revenge after the Pats beat them in the Wild Card round back in January, so this is an all-important contest for the Bolts. Despite only scoring three points in the playoffs, the Chargers will show [... truncated ...]
The news that Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Steelers for his 22nd NFL season means he'll continue to add to one of the most impressive statistical résumés any quarterback has ever assembled. Of particular note is that Rodgers is likely to move ahead of Peyton Manning for the third-most touchdown passes in NFL history. Rodgers has thrown 527 touchdown passes in his NFL career, while Manning retired with 539, so Rodgers needs just 13 touchdown passes to move ahead of Manning. As long as Rodgers stays healthy, he should eclipse Manning's career total early in the season. Rodgers would likely need to play two more seasons to move into second place, which is currently occupied by Drew Brees , with 571 career touchdown passes. And Tom Brady 's all-time record of 649 career touchdown passes appears insurmountable. Rodgers could also lose, a couple of of the career records he currently holds, however. At the moment, Rodgers is tied for the highest career passer rating in NFL history: Rodgers and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson both have a passer rating of 102.2. But last year Jackson's passer rating was 103.8 and Rodgers' was 94.8, so if they both play at the same level in 2026, Jackson will take first place in the record books all to himself. Rodgers could also fall behind Joe Burrow (101.1) and Patrick Mahomes (100.8), who are currently third and fourth in NFL history in career passer rating. The best career passer rating is a record Rodgers likely won't hold by the end of the season. Another career record Rodgers could lose is the all-time lowest interception percentage. Rodgers has thrown 123 interceptions in 8,743 career passes, a career interception rate of 1.41 percent. Rodgers is just barely ahead of Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett , who has a career interception rate of 1.42 percent, and not far ahead of Justin Herbert at 1.7 percent and Burrow and Mahomes at 1.8 percent. Ultimately, the numbers Rodgers puts up this season, when he'll turn 43 years old, won't matter a lot to his legacy. He's an all-time great regardless of what he does this season. But his career numbers will change, and perhaps not entirely for the better
The news that Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the Steelers for his 22nd NFL season means he’ll continue to add to one of the most impressive statistical résumés any quarterback has ever assembled. Of particular note is that Rodgers is likely to move ahead of Peyton Manning for the third-most touchdown passes in NFL history. Rodgers has thrown 527 touchdown passes in his NFL career, while Manning retired with 539, so Rodgers needs just 13 touchdown passes to move ahead of Manning. As long as Rodgers stays healthy, he should eclipse Manning’s career total early in the season. Rodgers would likely need to play two more seasons to move into second place, which is currently occupied by Drew Brees, with 571 career touchdown passes. And Tom Brady’s all-time record of 649 career touchdown passes appears insurmountable. Rodgers could also lose, a couple of of the career records he currently holds, however. At the moment, Rodgers is tied for the highest career passer rating in NFL history: Rodgers and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson both have a passer rating of 102.2. But last year Jackson’s passer rating was 103.8 and Rodgers’ was 94.8, so if they both play at the same level in 2026, Jackson will take first place in the record books all to himself. Rodgers could also fall behind Joe Burrow (101.1) and Patrick Mahomes (100.8), who are currently third and fourth in NFL history in career passer rating. The best career passer rating is a record Rodgers likely won’t hold by the end of the season. Another career record Rodgers could lose is the all-time lowest interception percentage. Rodgers has thrown 123 interceptions in 8,743 career passes, a career interception rate of 1.41 percent. Rodgers is just barely ahead of Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who has a career interception rate of 1.42 percent, and not far ahead of Justin Herbert at 1.7 percent and Burrow and Mahomes at 1.8 percent. Ultimately, the numbers Rodgers puts up this season, when he’ll turn 43 years old, won’t matter a lot to his legacy. He’s an all-time great regardless of what he does this season. But his career numbers will change, and perhaps not entirely for the better
SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. You probably remember how the 2025 season ended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . After an impressive 6-2 start, Baker Mayfield ’s club finished the year 8-9 following a rough and tumble 2-7 stretch to close the campaign and barely miss the postseason even though they still beat their NFC South rival and eventual playoff team Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Midway through the painful collapse, head coach Todd Bowles told the team “It’s inexcusable…it was in-f—ing-excusable, and there’s no f—ing answer for it. No excuse for it. That’s what you tell them in the locker room. Look in the f—ing mirror.” Tough words and hopefully the last time Bowles will have to utter them. Now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially dropped, we know who the Bucs will face (and when) this year on their road to redemption. Notable opponents set to visit them at their home Raymond James Stadium come fall include Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 27), Jordan Love ’s Green Bay Packers (Oct. 4), T.J. Watt ’s Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct. 18), Justin Herbert ’s Los Angeles Chargers (Dec. 6) and Matthew Stafford ’s Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 3 in the last home game of the season. They’ll also go head-to-head with Bryce Young ’s Carolina Panthers on Monday, Nov. 30 in what should surely be a tense rematch after their down-to-the-wire season finale. And, even though they’ve had a rough offseason — Mike Evans bolted and Lavonte David retired — general manager Jason Licht has stayed busy to make sure Bowles has the best team possible to put on the field this year. Notable signings include linebacker Alex Anzalone , tight end Cade Otten, running back Kenneth Gainwell , defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad . They join No. 15 pick Rueben Bain Jr. and No. 46 Josiah Trotter as well as returning standouts like play-caller Mayfield, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. , offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs , wideout Chris Godwin Jr. and defensive tackle Vita Vea. All that’s missing now is you . If you want to walk the plank and see the Buccaneers attempt to win their third NFC South title in four years in person, tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Tampa Bay ’s Raymond James Stadium as of today on SeatGeek. Not familiar with SeatGeek? SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games at Raymond James Stadium, including dates, start times and opponents. Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game dates Browns vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 p.m. Vikings vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:05 p.m. Packers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:00 p.m. Steelers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:00 p.m. Falcons vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1:00 p.m. Panthers vs. Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 30 at 8:15 p.m. Chargers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. Saints vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 20 1:00 p.m. Rams vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with Mayfield and the Bucs this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Tampa Bay Buccaneers away game dates Buccaneers vs. Bengals Sunday, Sept. 13 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Thursday, Oct. 8 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX Buccaneers vs. Panthers Sunday, Oct. 25 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Buccaneers vs. Bears Sunday, N
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SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Things were going well for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 until they weren’t. To start the season, Daniel Jones and Co. surprised the world and went 8-2 through ten games. They even beat Bo Nix ’s Broncos and Justin Herbert’s Chargers, both of whom eventually went to the playoffs. Then, in Week 12, everything fell apart. Jones played with a broken fibula before sustaining a torn Achilles’. Backup Anthony Richardson Sr. wasn’t able to play either due to an eye injury. The team enlisted retired quarterback Phillip Rivers to take the reins. While he did an admirable job, Shane Steichen’s once-competitive club missed the postseason. In 2026, the franchise will do everything to right that wrong. It doesn’t hurt that they have one of the easiest schedules of all NFL teams this year. Yahoo! Sports reports that the squad has the fourth-weakest itinerary of all clubs, giving them a fairly easy path to return to glory. Now that the NFL schedule has officially been rolled out, we know that the biggies heading to Lucas Oil Stadium in ’26 include perennial contenders like Lamar Jackson ’s Baltimore Ravens (Sept. 13) and C.J. Stroud ’s Houston Texans (Sept. 27) along with Dak Prescott’s always interesting Dallas Cowboys (Nov. 8) and Joe Burrow ’s Cincinnati Bengals (Jan. 3). Throw in the fact that general manager Chris Ballard drafted standout Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and signed defensive end Arden Key , under-the-radar edge rusher Micheal Clemons , insurance safety Jonathan Owens , competitive linebacker Akeem Dacis-Gaither and experimental tight end Carson Towt (who played college basketball at Notre Dame but has no football experience) and the team just may end up competing in the AFC South…for a full season. The only piece of the puzzle that’s missing? Well, that would be you . If you want to root yourself hoarse for Jones, Jonathan Taylor , Sauce Gardner , Quenton Nelson , DeForest Buckner and the new guys live, tickets are available for all nine Indianapolis Colts 2026 home games at Lucas Oil Stadium on SeatGeek. SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Not familiar with SeatGeek? They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those that prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Indianapolis Colts home games at Lucas Oil Stadium including dates, start times and opponents. Indianapolis Colts home game dates Ravens vs. Colts Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Texans vs. Colts Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. Titans vs. Colts Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. Cowboys vs. Colts Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. Dolphins vs. Colts Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. Giants vs. Colts Sunday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. Bengals vs. Colts Sunday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Jaguars vs. Colts Jan. 9 or 10 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Colts this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Indianapolis Colts away game dates Colts vs. Chiefs Sunday Sept. 20 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO Colts vs. Commanders Sunday Oct. 4 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, GB Colts vs. Steelers Sunday Oct. 11 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA Colts vs. Vikings Sunday Oct. 25 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN Colts vs. Jaguars Sunday Nov. 1 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL Colts vs. Texans Thursday Nov. 19 at NRG Stadium in Houston , TX Colts vs. Eagles Sunday Dec. 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadlephia, PA Colts vs. Titans Sunday Dec. 20 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN Colts vs. B
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The Kansas City Chiefs, coming off a rare non-playoff season after three straight Super Bowl appearances, face a challenging 2026 schedule. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledges offensive inconsistency and takes responsibility, while GM Brett Veach has made significant offseason additions to support Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, and Nick Bolton. Despite a 6-11 record, the Chiefs have the fifth-toughest schedule in the NFL, featuring tough opponents like the Broncos, Chargers, Patriots, 49ers, and Raiders
The Denver Broncos have released their 2026 schedule, featuring key matchups at Empower Field at Mile High. Quarterback Bo Nix and the team aim to build on last season's success and make a third consecutive playoff appearance, with notable home games against the Rams, Seahawks, Chiefs, Bills, and Chargers. General Manager George Paton has also bolstered the roster by acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and re-signing players like J.K. Dobbins and Alex Singleton
SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Los Angeles Chargers are nothing if not consistent…which is a good but not great thing. Over the past four seasons, Justin Herbert’s gifted squad has suffered three losses in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. After finishing 11-6 in 2025 (they also went 11-6 in ’24), the Bolts fell 16-3 to the eventual AFC champion Patriots and subsequently faced yet another long offseason. “We weren’t good enough,” head coach Jim Harbaugh said at the end of the season. “We’ll be spending a lot of hard work and maybe even sleepless nights getting it figured out…not looking at this as an end but as another beginning.” And now that the 2026 NFL schedule has been announced, we have an idea of what the club has in store for their next beginning. Just a few of the biggest franchises set to swing into the Chargers’ home SoFi Stadium this year include Bo Nix ’s Denver Broncos (Oct. 11), C.J. Stroud ’s Houston Texans (Nov. 8), Patrick Mahomes ’ Kansas City Chiefs (Jan. 10), their fellow SoFi tenants in the Los Angeles Rams (Nov. 1) and a rematch with Drake Maye ’s New England Patriots on (Nov. 29). These high-profile foes make up what is the NFL’s ninth-most difficult schedule in 2026, according to Yahoo Sports . As for the roster, standout standbys Justin Herbert, Khalil Mack , Derwin James Jr., Omarion Hampton and Joe Alt are all set to return, as is elite left tackle Rashawn Slater , who missed all of 2025 due to a torn patellar tendon. Running back Najee Harris , guard Mekhi Becton and cornerback Donte Jackson are all back, too. Offseason acquisitions Charlie Kolar , Keaton Mitchell , Cole Strange and Tyler Biadasz join them alongside with splashy offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who came over after the Dolphins fired him as head coach. Now all that’s missing is you . If you want to join “the Brochachos” and see the Chargers live, tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium as of today on SeatGeek. Not familiar with SeatGeek? SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100 percent buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Los Angeles Chargers home games at SoFi Stadium, including dates, start times and opponents. Los Angeles Chargers home game dates Cardinals vs. Chargers Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:25 p.m. Raiders vs. Chargers Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:05 p.m. Broncos vs. Chargers Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1:05 p.m. Rams vs. Chargers Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1:05 p.m. Texans vs. Chargers Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:05 p.m. Jets vs. Chargers Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1:05 p.m. Patriots vs. Chargers Sunday, Nov. 29 at 5:20 p.m. 49ers vs. Chargers Sunday, Dec. 17 at 5:15 p.m. Chiefs vs. Chargers TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Chargers this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Los Angeles Chargers away game dates Chargers vs. Bills Sunday, Sept. 27 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY Chargers vs. Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 4 at Lumen Field in Seattle , WA Chargers vs. Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 18 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City , MO Chargers vs. Ravens Monday, Nov. 16 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD Chargers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL Chargers vs. Raiders Sunday, Dec. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV Chargers vs. Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 27 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL Chargers vs. Broncos TBD at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver , C
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The Los Angeles Rams have released their 2026 schedule, aiming for another strong season after an MVP performance from Matthew Stafford and a 12-5 record in 2025. Despite a challenging schedule, the Rams have made key offseason moves, including acquiring Trent McDuffie and re-signing Kamren Curl. Tickets are available for their home games at SoFi Stadium
The Baltimore Ravens have released their 2026 schedule, featuring Lamar Jackson and a team poised for a Super Bowl run. Despite a disappointing 2025 season, the Ravens have made significant changes, including a new head coach and key player acquisitions like Trey Hendrickson and Jaylinn Hawkins. They also retained stars such as Kyle Hamilton and Zay Flowers. With the 24th-strongest strength of schedule and favorable betting odds, the Ravens are expected to contend in the AFC North and make a deep playoff push
Fans will be getting a healthy dose of the Los Angeles Rams in 2026, but the NFL completely whiffed on the timing of several high-profile matchups. Cramming both Rams-Seahawks games into two of the final three weeks was only the beginning of the league’s scheduling chaos this season. The NFL lost its mind not only waiting to schedule the first Rams-Seahawks game in Week 16, but also making L.A. visit Seattle on a short week. These teams played in a pair of thrillers in the Emerald City — games that were decided by five points, mind you — and this is how you plan to showcase a matchup featuring the NFC’s top squads? Forget the prestige of playing on Christmas; this is a game that deserves to be played on a normal week, either on Sunday or Monday night. That’s far from the only questionable decision the scheduling gurus made. Tell me why the Bills and Chiefs are playing on Thanksgiving night? Buffalo will enter that game on a short week after traveling to Miami , while the Chiefs will similarly be playing on a few days’ rest following a home date with the Cardinals. Thanksgiving shouldn’t feature the most exciting games, because they’re mostly background noise to lull you to sleep once the tryptophan kicks in. Now the NFL’s telling us we have to power through our food comas to watch what is expected to be another thriller between two of the AFC’s best. Seriously? There are several gripes I have about other matchups, and those grievances will be aired as follows: Why are the Bills playing their first game in a new stadium on Thursday Night Football? And against the Lions no less. Even the Raiders got their first game at Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football. Yeah, the effin’ Raiders! Let that sink in. The Broncos and Seahawks, who nearly played each other in the Super Bowl, also face off on TNF for some reason. Speaking of the Broncos, they’ll play in a rematch of the controversial Divisional Round game against the Bills on Christmas. What?! Additionally on Christmas, the Packers and Bears will face off at Soldier Field after Chicago defeated their bitter rival twice in the Windy City late last season. Why is another potential thriller being buried on a holiday?! The NFL apparently believes it’s perfectly fine to hide some of its biggest matchups and most important division rivalries on holidays and short weeks. Waiting until the final stretch of the season to stage a Rams-Seahawks rematch, for instance, is inexcusable. This year’s schedule is loaded with blockbuster games, but the league has chosen some baffling ways to present them
The NFL's international game expansion is highlighted with the San Francisco 49ers scheduled to play games in both Melbourne, Australia, and Mexico City. This decision is criticized for the excessive travel and impact on traditional scheduling, with the 49ers facing both the Rams and the Vikings in international matchups
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The road to the repeat begins…now. Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks just announced their official 2026 schedule, effectively mapping out a path for a second consecutive trip to the Big Game. This time around, they’ll go head-to-head with perennial contenders, divisional rivals and a few wild cards that could surprise the defending champions. Just a few of the most notable home game showdowns at Lumen Field include a Big Game rematch with the New England Patriots to open the season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, an a NFC Divisional-Round rematch opposite the San Francisco 49ers (Oct. 11) and an NFC Championship game rematch against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas. Other high-profile home games on the itinerary include meetings with Justin Herbert ’s Los Angeles Chargers (Oct. 4), Patrick Mahomes ’ Kansas City Chiefs (Oct. 25), Caleb Williams ’ Chicago Bears (Nov. 2) and Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys (Dec. 7). According to Yahoo! Sports , they have the 14th-toughest schedule out of all 32 NFL teams based on opponents’ 2025 winning percentage. “It’s a good bet at least one or two of the teams they face will be more impressive than expected, but also that some will be worse than expected,” SB Nation noted in a preview of the ’26 season. “If Seattle can continue with its defensive dominance next season, they should be in contention for another playoff trip.” In order to make that happen, general manager John Schneider had an unusually busy offseason for a Super Bowl champion-winning club. On top of extending two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba through the 2031 season and re-signing Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe , the ‘Hawks also signed former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (to replace Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III , who bolted to the Chiefs) and safety Rodney Thomas II. “[He’s] this 230-pound guy with great feet,” Schneider said about Wilson. “… and he gives us a little bit of something different. He’s a heavy runner.” If you want to be part of “The 12” and see the Seahawks defend their title live, tickets are available for all eight 2026 home games at Seattle’s Lumen Field as of today on SeatGeek. Not familiar with SeatGeek? SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Seattle Seahawks home games at Lumen Field, including dates, start times and opponents. Seattle Seahawks home game dates Patriots vs. Seahawks Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:20 p.m. PT Chargers vs. Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:25 p.m. 49ers vs. Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1:25 p.m. Chiefs vs. Seahawks Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5:20 p.m. Bears vs. Seahawks Monday, Nov. 2 at 5:15 p.m. Cardinals vs. Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1:25 p.m. Cowboys vs. Seahawks Monday, Dec. 7 at 5:15 p.m. Giants vs. Seahawks Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1:25 p.m. Rams vs. Seahawks Friday, Dec. 25 at 5:15 p.m. If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Seahawks this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Seattle Seahawks away game dates Seahawks vs. Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 20 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ Seahawks vs. Commanders Sunday, Sept. 27 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD Seahawks vs. Broncos Thursday, Oct. 15 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO Seahawks vs. Raiders Sunday, Nov. 15 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV Seahawks vs. 49ers Sunday, Nov. 29 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Seahawks vs. Eagles Saturday, Dec. 19 at Lincoln Fi
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