Report card: Playoff hopes shattered

It's a given that the Chargers will try to extend Philip Rivers' contract in the offseason. They shouldn't bother. Not unless they're going to invest heavily in protecting him, first and foremost. If you've read this space for even a short time, you

It is little consolation for the Chargers. But of course, they'll take it. After being eliminated from playoff contention Sunday with a 19-7 loss to the Chiefs, the team was slated for the No. 18 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. The final game of the NFL

It is little consolation for the Chargers. But of course, they'll take it. After being eliminated from playoff contention Sunday with a 19-7 loss to the Chiefs, the team was slated for the No. 18 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. The final game of the NFL

Expect Reid to use misdirection to create creases for those two to run, though an up-and-down offensive line will need to have a good day for it to work. And honestly, they should — the Chargers' front seven is vulnerable 

The Kansas City Chiefs will turn to back-up quarterback Chase Daniel against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday after the team broke the news that Alex Smith had a lacerated spleen. Adam Teicher has the full details from