NFL · 2026 season · 0–3–1 against the closing spread
Los Angeles Chargers
Next: Chargers vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 11, 4:05 PM ET. Chargers +3.5, opened +2.5, total 42. Not priced in
Chargers Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashawn Slater | LT | Questionable → Doubtful → Out | 0.5 | Mon Oct 5, 6:01 PM |
| Derwin James Jr. | S | Out → Questionable | -0.4 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | Out → Questionable | -0.2 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | Active → Questionable | 0.2 | Sun Oct 4, 6:40 PM |
| Donte Jackson | CB | Active → Questionable | 0.1 | Sun Oct 4, 5:27 PM |
| Trevor Penning | G | Active → Questionable | 0.1 | Sun Oct 4, 6:57 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Chargers. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Chargers News
Chargers left tackle Slater facing absence with ankle sprain
Rashawn Slater is reported to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss at Seattle and is expected to miss time. Losing the starting left tackle weakens Los Angeles' pass protection for the home game with Denver. ProFootballTalk
Line moves 1.5 toward the Broncos ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Broncos at Chargers has moved from +2 to +3.5 (home side), with 8 of 8 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 3h 51m before the report: Derwin James Jr. (S) Questionable to Out.
Line moves 1 toward the Broncos ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Broncos at Chargers has moved from +2.5 to +3.5 (home side). The market started moving 0h 14m before the report: Ladd McConkey (WR1) Active to Questionable.
Chargers lose McConkey and Alt during game at Seattle
Los Angeles ruled out wide receiver Ladd McConkey and tackle Joe Alt against the Seahawks after McConkey had entered the day questionable. Losing their top receiver and a starting offensive tackle weakens the Chargers' offense for the rest of the game and puts their Week 5 availability in doubt. ProFootballTalk
Lance active for Chargers at Seattle despite groin issue
Quarterback Trey Lance has been listed active for the Chargers' game at Seattle after being questionable with a groin injury. That resolves uncertainty at the position for Los Angeles. ESPN player news
Chargers rule out Derwin James at Seattle; McConkey active
Safety Derwin James is among the Chargers' inactives for Sunday's game in Seattle. Receiver Ladd McConkey is active and will play. Losing James removes a key defensive starter against the Seahawks. Los Angeles Chargers (team site)
Chargers call up tight end and pass rusher for Seattle game
Los Angeles elevated tight end Patrick Herbert and outside linebacker Caleb Murphy from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game at Seattle. Both are available as depth additions. Los Angeles Chargers (team site)
Chargers QB Lance questionable with groin injury for Seattle
Trey Lance is listed as questionable for Sunday at Seattle because of a groin injury. His status affects the Chargers' quarterback depth for the game. ESPN player news
Chargers promote QB Uiagalelei ahead of Buffalo trip
Los Angeles moved quarterback DJ Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. The move adds quarterback depth for Sunday's game at Buffalo and may hint at questions behind center. ESPN player news
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Cardinals | −9.5 | −9.5 | — | L 14–26 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Raiders | −7 | −6.5 | +0.5 | L 14–26 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | at Bills | +4.5 | +7 | +2.5 | L 16–24 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | at Seahawks | +6.5 | +7 | +0.5 | L 23–30 | Push |
| 5 | vs. Broncos | +2.5 | +3.5 | +1.0 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | at Chiefs | +7.5 | +7.5 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Chargers' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Chargers.