2025 Los Angeles Chargers season

The 2025 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their tenth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their sixth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their second under the leadership of general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Despite starting the season 3–0 for the first time since 2002, the team would lose 3 out of their next 4 games. They finished the season matching their 11–6 record from the previous season and clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year (their first consecutive playoff berths since 2008-2009) following the Indianapolis Colts' Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. However, they failed to end their 15-year AFC West title drought and lost to the eventual AFC Champion New England Patriots by a score of 16–3 in the Wild Card round.

This is the first season since 2015 without outside linebacker Joey Bosa, as he was released on March 5. This made Denzel Perryman and Keenan Allen the last players on the team to have spent time during the team's tenure in San Diego.

The Los Angeles Chargers drew an average home attendance of 73,411, the 7th-highest of all NFL teams.

Draft trades

Chairman/owner – Dean Spanos Vice chairman/owner – Michael Spanos President of business operations – A. G. Spanos President of football operations – John Spanos Executive vice president/COO – Jeanne Bonk Executive vice president of football administration/player finance – Ed McGuire General manager – Joe Hortiz Assistant general manager – Chad Alexander Director of player personnel strategy – Corey Krawiec Director of pro scouting – Dennis Abraham Senior director of pro personnel – Louis Clark Assistant director of pro scouting – Tyler Lyon Director of football administration - Katie Sylvan Head coaches

Head coach – Jim Harbaugh Offensive coaches

Offensive coordinator – Greg Roman Passing game coordinator – Marcus Brady Quarterbacks – Shane Day Running backs – Kiel McDonald Wide receivers – Sanjay Lal Tight ends/run game coordinator – Andy Bischoff Offensive line – Mike Devlin Assistant offensive line – Nick Hardwick Offensive assistant - Kirk Campbell Offensive assistant – Josh Hammond Offensive quality control/tight ends – Jeff Carpenter | | | Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Jesse Minter Defensive line – Mike Elston Linebackers – NaVorro Bowman Outside linebackers – Dylan Roney Defensive backs – Steve Clinkscale Safeties – Adam Fuller Senior defensive analyst – Rick Minter Defensive assistant – Mike Hiestand Defensive quality control – Robert Muschamp Special teams coaches

Special teams coordinator – Ryan Ficken Assistant special teams – Chris Gould Strength and conditioning

Executive director of player performance – Ben Herbert Head of strength and conditioning – Jonathan Brooks Head of strength and conditioning – Devin Woodhouse Director of performance analytics – Ben Rabe Performance analyst – Lincoln Dewolf |

 8 Omarion Hampton 28 Hassan Haskins 44 Scott Matlock FB 32 Jaret Patterson 30 Kimani Vidal Wide receivers (WR)

13 Keenan Allen 12 Derius Davis  9 Tre Harris  1 Quentin Johnston 15 Ladd McConkey Tight ends (TE)

83 Tyler Conklin 89 Will Dissly 42 Tucker Fisk 86 Oronde Gadsden II | | Offensive linemen (OL) 73 Mekhi Becton RG 75 Bradley Bozeman C 74 Austin Deculus LT 66 Bobby Hart RT 78 Andre James C 77 Zion Johnson LG 64 Trevor Penning LT 79 Trey Pipkins RT 68 Jamaree Salyer G Defensive linemen (DL)

99 Jamaree Caldwell NT 92 Justin Eboigbe DE 91 Da'Shawn Hand DE 93 Otito Ogbonnia NT 90 Teair Tart NT | | Linebackers (LB) 48 Bud Dupree OLB 43 Troy Dye ILB  0 Daiyan Henley ILB 54 Kyle Kennard OLB 52 Khalil Mack OLB 98 Odafe Oweh OLB  6 Denzel Perryman ILB 53 Del'Shawn Phillips ILB 45 Tuli Tuipulotu OLB 58 Marlowe Wax ILB Defensive backs (DB)

20 Cam Hart CB 26 Donte Jackson CB  3 Derwin James SS 23 Tony Jefferson FS 33 Deane Leonard CB 27 R. J. Mickens S  2 Elijah Molden FS 29 Tarheeb Still CB 24 Benjamin St-Juste CB 40 Kendall Williamson S Special teams (ST)

11 Cameron Dicker K 47 Josh Harris LS 16 J. K. Scott P | | Practice squad 81 Dalevon Campbell WR 72 Ben Cleveland G 94 TeRah Edwards NT 41 Royce Freeman RB 87 Luke Grimm WR 82 JaQuae Jackson WR 34 Amar Johnson RB 38 Emany Johnson ILB 35 Marcus Maye S 95 Kyle Peko NT 97 Garmon Randolph OLB 67 Foster Sarell RT 71 Branson Taylor G  7 DJ Uiagalelei QB 37 Isas Waxter CB 31 Marcus Williams S 49 Thomas Yassmin TE (Int.) Reserve

76 Joe Alt LT (IR) 25 Junior Colson ILB (IR) 69 Josh Fuga NT (IR) 22 Najee Harris RB (IR) 84 KeAndre Lambert-Smith WR (IR) 37 Jordan Oladokun CB (IR) 46 Nikko Reed CB (IR) 39 Eric Rogers CB (IR) 70 Rashawn Slater LT (IR) 67 Savion Washington RT (PUP) Rookies in italics 53 active, 10 reserve, 17 practice squad |

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

NFL International Series

Following a strong performance from his receivers, star quarterback Justin Herbert finished the game with over three hundred passing yards. After Herbert ran for a first down to run out the clock in the final quarter, the Chargers started 1–0 for the sixth time in seven seasons and defeated the Chiefs for the first time since 2021. This was their first home win against the Chiefs since 2013, and their first since relocating back to Los Angeles in 2017.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh and Raiders head coach Pete Carroll rekindled their rivalry for the first time since 2014, as the Chargers dominated the Raiders to earn their second win of the season.

With the win, the Chargers started 3–0 for the first time since 2002. They also defeated all of their division rivals in their first three games, becoming the third team since the 2002 division realignment to do so.

With the upset loss, the Chargers suffered their first defeat of the season, falling to 3–1. It was their first loss to the Giants since 1998 and their first road loss to the Giants since 1986.

The Chargers took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter. However, that would be their only points scored of the game, as the Commanders rallied back with a powerful run attack and strong defense to score 27 unanswered points, sealing the upset loss for the Chargers. They fell to 3–2, and suffered their first home loss to the Commanders since 1986, when they were based in San Diego and the Commanders were known as the Redskins.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen recorded his 1,000th career reception, becoming the fastest player in NFL history to reach the milestone. He achieved the mark in his 159th game, surpassing Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, who previously held the record at 167 games.

With the win, the Chargers snapped their 2 game losing streak to improve to 4–2.

The Chargers faced off against Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who spent nine seasons with the Chargers in various roles. Justin Herbert threw for a career-high 420 passing yards and three touchdowns. His 37 completions set a new franchise record. However, he was sacked three times and intercepted twice as the Chargers were overwhelmed by the Colts. With their first loss to the Colts since 2016, the Chargers fell to 4–3 and dropped to second place in the division following the Broncos’ dramatic comeback win over the Giants.

With the dominant win over Minnesota, the Chargers improved to 5–3.

Despite the Chargers’ offensive line allowing Justin Herbert to be sacked a season-high six times, Herbert rebounded from a pick-six by throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, and added another score on the ground to lead Los Angeles to a victory over the Tennessee Titans. With their first win in Nashville since the 2009 season, the Chargers improved to 6–3.

The next day, it was announced that starting offensive tackle Joe Alt would miss the remainder of the season due to a season-ending ankle injury.

With a convincing win over Pittsburgh, the Chargers improved to 7–3.

Keenan Allen made two receptions to reach 956 with the Chargers, surpassing Hall of Famer Antonio Gates for the most catches in franchise history.

The 29-point loss tied the worst defeat of Jim Harbaugh’s NFL coaching career. With their third loss to Jacksonville since 2022, the Chargers fell to 7–4 entering their bye.

With their fourth win against Las Vegas, the Chargers improved to 8–4 and knocked the Raiders out of playoff contention.

The Chargers capitalized on the Eagles’ sloppy play, as Philadelphia committed five turnovers, including four interceptions thrown by quarterback Jalen Hurts, with the final one intercepted by Tony Jefferson in overtime to secure a Chargers victory.

With two minutes left in the game and the Chiefs driving into Chargers territory with a chance to tie, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee, later revealed to be a torn ACL, and was quickly ruled out. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew took over and, on a game-deciding play, threw an interception to Derwin James, sealing the Chargers’ win.

With the victory, the Chargers swept the Chiefs for the first time since the 2013 season, eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention for the first time since the 2014 season, and became the first AFC West team since the 2014 Broncos to sweep the Chiefs.

With the win and the following day’s loss by the Colts to the 49ers, the Chargers clinched a playoff berth for a second consecutive season. The Chargers finished 3–2 against the NFC.

The Chargers struggled against the Texans, and although they attempted a comeback, a potential turning point was negated by an illegal contact penalty by Tarheeb Still on a third-and-9 play in which Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud was sacked. The penalty allowed Houston to retain possession and ultimately hold on to the win.

With the loss, and the Broncos win over the Chiefs, the Chargers finished 1–3 against the AFC South (6–3 at home) and they failed to clinch the AFC West for the 16th straight year.

The Chargers missed the opportunity to sweep their division for the first time in franchise history. The Chargers finished the regular season 5–1 against the AFC West and 5–3 on the road. With the loss, they fell to the No. 7 seed and were scheduled to face the New England Patriots in the Wild Card Round.

With their first loss to New England since 2021, the Chargers extended their playoff losing streak to the Patriots to four straight and secured their third wild card loss in four seasons.

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