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American Football Conference · AFC West
Founded in 1959 in Los Angeles, the Chargers play their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with headquarters in El Segundo. The franchise is owned by Dean Spanos, with Joe Horitz serving as general manager and Jim Harbaugh as head coach. The Bolts have experienced notable swings in fortune over the years. Strong campaigns in 2009 (13–3) and 2018 (12–4) led to playoff berths, while stretches like 2015–16 and 2019–20 saw the team struggle. More recently, the Chargers have found consistency, reaching the playoffs in 2022, 2024, and 2025 with records of 10–7, 11–6, and 11–6 respectively. The roster features quarterback Justin Herbert alongside notable names like offensive tackle Joe Alt, guard Rashawn Slater, linebacker Junior Colson, edge rusher Khalil Mack, and safety Derwin James. Wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston provide targets, while Cameron Dicker handles kicking duties.
The 200 most recent checkable claims, from 80 pundits · 200 settled, averaging 49 out of 100.
The seasons we hold results for, 2009 to 2026.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0–3 | — |
| 2025 | 11–6 | Made the playoffs |
| 2024 | 11–6 | Made the playoffs |
| 2023 | 5–12 | — |
| 2022 | 10–7 | Made the playoffs |
| 2021 | 9–8 | — |
| 2020 | 7–9 | — |
| 2019 | 5–11 | — |
| 2018 | 12–4 | Made the playoffs |
| 2017 | 9–7 | — |
Each pundit’s standing lean on Los Angeles Chargers, measured against every other pundit who made a comparable call — same kind of claim, same season. +100 would mean the most bullish voice in every room; −100 the most bearish. At least two articles per pundit before a lean is shown, and the accuracy is how that pundit’s settled calls about this team have graded out.
more bullish than 97% of the room, across 4 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bullish than 95% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
Page 1 of 5 — unsettled claims first, then the settled ones, newest first.
“But because the Bills are wearing those great jerseys, I think they're gonna lose. Oh, so you're legitimately picking the charges here. Yes.”
| 2016 |
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| 5–11 |
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| 2015 | 4–12 | — |
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| 2010 | 9–7 | — |
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| 2009 | 13–3 | Made the playoffs |
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more bullish than 94% of the room, across 7 articles · 0.0 accuracy on this team (3 settled)
more bearish than 93% of the room, across 4 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bearish than 92% of the room, across 10 articles · 86.3 accuracy on this team (10 settled)
more bearish than 90% of the room, across 4 articles · 67.0 accuracy on this team (1 settled)
“We don't need him to come out and flatly say we're gonna cut Mackay Becton because everyone knows they're gonna cut Mackay Becton... It's not a question of if. It's just when it happens.”
“I think the chargers are most likely to move on from Makhi Becton.”
“I'm taking the chargers over the Buffalo Bills... So Chargers over the Bills.”
“get ready for the Chargers to do Chargers things on the road against the best team in the NFL in the Buffalo Bills, right? Nope, when everyone expects them to fall on their face, these are the moments the Chargers rise up and hit teams over their heads.”
“I feel like the chargers can beat the bills, and I feel like they will. I think that's gonna be a a big shot game.”
“with Patrick Herbert set to be elevated and active from the practice squad”
“Considering all it cost to get him was a sixth-round pick, the Chargers can easily cut bait.”
“depending on where you put Darius Davis who does seem close to a lot to make this roster”
“Thompson is a rookie hand-picked by Mike McDaniel, so he's not going anywhere. His inclusion would make it about five wideouts as a lock already.”
“Whether he makes the final 53-man roster, expect him to be a part of this team in some capacity. His traits as both a defender and special teams weapon give him a role on this Chargers team.”
“Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still, Donte Jackson and Deane Leonard are expected to make the roster”
“Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still, Donte Jackson and Deane Leonard are expected to make the roster”
“Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still, Donte Jackson and Deane Leonard are expected to make the roster”
“Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still, Donte Jackson and Deane Leonard are expected to make the roster and there are plenty of others fighting for limited spots left.”
“I think probably 10 of those guys are probably close to locks of making this team including Trey Pippins.”
“buy or sell, Trey Pipkins will not make the roster... but I'm selling this 100%”
“You have your, obviously, two starters, Joel, Rashawn Slater.”
“You have Cole Slaughter, obviously.”
“You have Travis Burke who's going to make it now as being a fourth round pick.”
“You have your, obviously, two starters, Joel, Rashawn Slater.”
“You have Cole Strange. That's seven. Right? Those seven guys locked in.”
“I'd say there's seven linemen that are pretty much locked in. Right? You have the tackles, Trey Pipkins.”
“I think if you look at his contract, it makes sense for Joey Bosa to be released.”
“I think both LA teams win ... I'll go Raiders, Charger.”
“It still feels to me like it's a game that the Chargers win.”
“Pete Prisco on why he has the Chargers bouncing back against the Raiders, 24-16.”
“Pick: Chargers 24, Raiders 16”
“I don't think the Chargers go 0-2, especially 0-2 at home to start the season with the Cardinals and Raiders... So give me the Chargers this week.”
“Chargers 27-19 over Raiders”
“Listen, they're going to start out 2-0... They're home for the Cardinals, home for the Raiders.”
“Raiders (at Chargers). This is a divisional game on the road, which isn't a good combination for a Raiders team...”
“Vega Ione, the interior offensive from Penn State, it's what they need.”
“I'm gonna I'm gonna send him to the Chargers because they are gonna get on Omrion Hampton back, but their current state of their backfield... they could use a guy like Breize Hall”
“I think both those teams are gonna be hovering around at the end of the year eight nine to ten wins”
“Darius Slayton to the Chargers. I think it just makes total sense.”
“There's two options, the Chargers and the Steelers. I'm going Chargers. That's who I had”
“I had Davante Adams going to the Chargers”
“I think the Chargers are going to move off a couple that are more expensive. I think Bosa could be moved”
“Prediction: Chargers 30, Cardinals 10”