The NFL season’s finale is slowly approaching, and many teams are still battling for a spot in the upcoming playoffs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Jim Harbaugh</a>’s Los Angeles Chargers, led by Justin Herbert, are one of them, and to take the next step, they’ll have to do no less than beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the upcoming Monday Night Football clash.



Herbert had to undergo surgery on one of the fingers of his left hand this past Monday, and while he was seen at the facilities, he won’t be taking any practice reps alongside his teammates.



Additionally, according to insider Adam Schefter via his X account, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> have not definitively confirmed whether the QB will be able to suit up at SoFi Stadium, leaving his availability for this crucial matchup still uncertain.



If Justin Herbert isn’t 100% ready for the game against the Eagles, his primary backup, Trey Lance, will take the field in his place. The Chargers will have to win no matter what to keep pace with the Broncos in the AFC West race.



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<h2>Chargers’ actual playoff chances</h2>



Although the Chargers have had an outstanding season so far, racking up eight wins and four losses, they still remain a step behind the AFC West leaders, the Denver Broncos.


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Monday Night Football presents an excellent opportunity for the team to move closer to securing a playoff spot. A victory over the current Super Bowl champions would give Jim Harbaugh’s squad a 76% chance of making the postseason, according to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">NFL’s official site.</a>



Conversely, if the game ends in a loss for the Chargers, their chances of making the Wild Card would drop to 51%. While not a dramatic decline, it would nonetheless push them further away from contention.



<h2>What’s next for the Chargers?</h2>



Following their MNF matchup against the Eagles, the Chargers embark on a notoriously difficult stretch that will severely test their playoff mettle. Their remaining schedule includes crucial road games visiting the Chiefs and the Cowboys in Week 16. 



They also host the Texans before concluding the season with another tough road trip to face the Broncos. This sequence of opponents highlights a challenging path ahead for the team.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> are in serious jeopardy of missing the NFL Playoffs. With that, head coach Andy Reid has issued a very strong warning to the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Denver Broncos, among other rivals.



Per Charles Goldman of A to ZSports, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Reid</a> said, “We’re going to try to tickle on your tonsils on every play, every game. That’s the attitude that we’re coming in with. Then you let the chips fall where they may… There’s not a game that I go into that I don’t think we’re going to get after ya.“



The calendar of the Chiefs is a very tough one. The next week they face the league’s best defense in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texans</a>. Then, they host the Chargers, a team that already beat the Chiefs, at Arrowhead. Following that, they visit the poor Titans only to then face the AFC West leaders Broncos, and then they close against the Raiders.



<h2>Mahomes has to deliver on Reid’s warning</h2>



If Reid says that the team will “try to tickle on your tonsils on every play,” then the one in charge of executing those tickling plays is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>. Number 15 has had an up and down season, but no one can deny his talent.



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Mahomes is leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in pass attempts, completing a career-low 64.6% but also has 22 touchdowns to seven interceptions. The lack of weapons is something that has hampered the team.


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<h2>The roadblocks can vary from week to week</h2>



Week 14 against the Texans presents Mahomes against the best defense in football. Week 15 pits Mahomes against a top-tier quarterback in Justin Herbert. As for Week 16, it’s an away game that could be considered as a lookahead spot. 



Then Week 17 is against the fourth-best scoring defense in the NFL in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-broncos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broncos</a>. If the Chiefs and Mahomes are alive for Week 18, it’s the Raiders, a struggling team, but with huge disdain towards the Chiefs due to the divisional rivalry.



Now, the Chiefs are not exactly in the best position, but the fact is they can either win or lose every single game. They will play with added pressure every single week. In fact, these are games that can be defined as ‘must-win‘.

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Just when the Los Angeles Chargers they could sail to a smooth divisional win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13 of the NFL, chaos broke loose. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Justin Herbert</a> briefly exited the game, with backup quarterback Trey Lance taking over under center for the Bolts. As he returned to the gridiron at SoFi Stadium, Herbert was wearing a glove on his left hand.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> face off against the Raiders in a crucial AFC West matchup in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. With the Kansas City Chiefs losing and the Denver Broncos set to take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, Los Angeles could really use a win to put the pressure on their divisional foes. However, it can never be stress-free for the franchise in the City of Angels.



As reported by the Chargers on their official X account (@chargers), Justin Herbert was questionable to return to the game with a left hand injury. However, after missing a couple of snaps, the Oregon product returned with a glove on his left hand. 



<h2>Why is Herbert wearing a glove on his left hand?</h2>



As shown on the TV broadcast, Herbert had dislocated the ring finger on his left hand. By wearing the flashy white glove, the Chargers’ medical staff hope to keep the franchise quarterback out of harm’s way.



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Fortunately for Herbert and the Chargers, his injury was on the left hand—his non-throwing hand. If Herbert had injured a finger on his right hand, then it could’ve spelled worse news for the Bolts, who are trying to sweep the season series against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Raiders</a>.


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In his first drive after returning from the locker room, Herbert led the team down the field with clinical passes. However, Herbert rolled the dice on a third-and-goal play, which came back to bite him and Los Angeles. A risky throw intended for Ladd McConkey led to an interception which wiped away all the progress made by Herbert and the Chargers.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Justin Herbert</a> was having one of those games where he took all kinds of hits. The Los Angeles Chargers offense was doing its best, but unfortunately, one hit was so bad it sent him to the blue medical tent, forcing Trey Lance to step in.



The play occurred in the second quarter when the Jaguars’ number 95 slammed Herbert hard to the ground, immediately raising concerns about the Chargers’ starting QB. Lance had to take command of the offense while his teammate was being evaluated.



The good news was reported by LsBolts15 on X, who noted that Herbert was seen outside the blue tent jogging and appeared to be feeling better. He was eventually able to return to the game to try and mount an offense, but the Jaguars were in aggressive mode, winning nearly every battle for space.



<h2>What if Herbert was injured and couldn’t return?</h2>



The only option on the Chargers’ depth chart is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/trey-lance">Trey Lance</a>; they do not have another available arm or a third quarterback. Therefore, their options would be limited if Herbert were sidelined. They would have to protect Lance fiercely, meaning the offensive line could not afford to let him be touched.



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The season had started well for Herbert, but in this game against the Jaguars, there were unfortunate errors that overshadowed his performance from last week against the Steelers, where he threw for 220 yards and 1 touchdown to secure a win at home.


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<h2>The Chargers’ next game</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> have a bye in Week 12. They will return in Week 13 to play the Las Vegas Raiders at home. Following that, they have another home game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which will be one of their final big regular-season matchups before playing on the road against the Chiefs and Cowboys.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Justin Herbert</a> has a brother, a fact little-known to many, who also plays in the NFL. This Sunday, November 16, when the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, it will mark the first time he has faced his brother, Patrick Herbert. Patrick recently spoke about the unique moment, calling it cool.



Alex Indorf shared Patrick’s comments on X: “It’s awesome. I think we kinda take it for granted sometimes looking at him and being like, ‘oh he’s been in the league for 5-6 years’ or whatever. I think it’s a big accomplishment. That’s so cool.”



While Patrick tried to downplay the significance of the moment, it drew major attention, including from Jordan Schultz. “So Justin Herbert has a brother on the Jaguars who plays tight end and he looks and sounds just like him and I’m not sure how many people realized this guy even existed,” the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> insider wrote on X.



<h2>Fan reaction to Patrick Herbert</h2>



Many people were unaware that Justin had a brother, especially one who looks so similar. Patrick bears an incredible resemblance to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> quarterback, which generated reactions like, “That’s Justin in a Jaguars uniform.” Others were simply astonished to learn he had a sibling in the NFL.



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“Am I the only one who said “That’s Justin.” to find out it’s his brother to also find out Justin had a brother but ALSO that he’s in the league,” wrote one fan on X (@chrisanpip), while another fan (@dtothereyes) jokingly commented: “Herbie disguising himself as a jags player is next level commitment. I salute you Justin.”


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<h2>When did Patrick join the NFL?</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jacksonville-jaguars">Jaguars</a> gave Patrick Herbert an opportunity in 2025, signing him as an undrafted free agent after he went unselected in the draft. He has not yet made his game debut, as he has been operating as a member of the practice squad, so he is not expected to have a relevant presence on the Jaguars’ gameday roster this year.

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The 2025 season hasn’t gone as planned for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, but Patrick Mahomes has a clear <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-sends-subtle-warning-to-broncos-rest-of-the-nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">message for the Broncos</a> and Chargers — don’t count them out yet.



After a 5-4 start, many fans believe the Chiefs may not make the playoffs this season. However, star quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a> doesn’t think their campaign is over just yet.



“That’s always our first goal,” Patrick Mahomes said of winning the AFC West title. “It’s like the first goal we have that coach Reid puts up, is win the division, and we understand that it’s always a challenge and you have to go up against really good football teams that are scouting you all year long. We’ve been really good at that over these last seven, eight, nine years — whatever it is. We got to continue to get better and better.“



<h2>A tough stretch ahead, but history is on the Chiefs’ side</h2>



The Chiefs will face the Broncos in Week 11, one of their toughest tests so far. Denver currently sits at 8-2, and another win would make Sean Payton’s squad a true contender this year.



While the Broncos may have better momentum, history tells a different story. Since Mahomes’ arrival, the rivalry has been completely one-sided in Kansas City’s favor.



In 14 games against Denver, Mahomes holds an impressive 13-1 record. The Broncos’ most recent victory over him came back in 2023.


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The story is similar against the Chargers. Mahomes is 10-3 versus Los Angeles, though Jim Harbaugh’s team managed to pull off a win in Week 1 this season.



The Chiefs still have two meetings left with Denver and one more with Los Angeles. If Kansas City manages to win all three, it would send a clear message from Mahomes — the Chiefs aren’t done yet.

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After losing to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> on Sunday Night Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed a former player of them to become the new guy to play under Mike Tomlin. While it’s a defensive player, it’s a much needed addition to the Aaron Rodgers-led team.



Asante Samuel Jr. is the new cornerback of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. Samuel was a free agent but had to recover from a spinal-fusion surgery. As Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported, he will now get a chance to shine with the black-and-gold. 



According to Ari Meirov, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> insider, the Steelers are placing him in the practice squad at first. Samuel is only 26 years old and if he is able to get back into his best level, he is a great addition for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Tomlin</a>‘s defense.



<h2>Asante Samuel Jr. has very good raw talent</h2>



Drafted by the Chargers in 2021, Samuel was one of the best cornerbacks in his class. During his first three years, he was a solid starter for the team. However, in 2024 he only played four games and hasn’t played since.



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Samuel has allowed only 59.5% completion in his career. For the Steelers, who are very hurt in the secondary, Samuel is their last hope to be able to ammend their issues.


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<h2>Steelers need good cornerbacks as they face elite QBs</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aaron Rodgers</a> has been good this season. Still, he is not able to keep pace and trade bombs in shootouts. As the Steelers face explosive offenses like the Bengals and the Bears, they will need good cornerbacks.



Also, they face elite QBs like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Josh Allen</a>, Lamar Jackson twice, and Jared Goff. If the secondary doesn’t hold its own, the Steelers won’t have much chance to win the games and go to the playoffs.

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-tomlin-delivers-bold-three-word-response-about-aaron-rodgers-after-steelers-vs-chargers-game">Mike Tomlin only needed three words to share his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers</a>‘ Sunday night performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. “How would you?,” was Tomlin’s answer when asked how he would assess Rodgers’ outing in Week 10, quickly passing to the next question.



Not long after that viral comment, the Steelers head coach once again addressed Rodgers’ night in LA. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Tomlin</a> made it clear that while he won’t excuse Rodgers’ performance as just a bad day, he still trusts the veteran QB to lead the offense.



“I’m not going to chalk it up to an off night, but there are no long-term concerns,” Tomlin said of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Rodgers</a>‘ performance against the Chargers, as quoted by Brooke Pryor of ESPN.



“Asked him to clarify how he would describe Rodgers’ night, and he says that he has no reservations about Rodgers’ ability to play the position and play it well,” Pryor added on her X account.



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<h2>Rodgers, Steelers’ offense struggle in LA</h2>



The Steelers’ offense left a lot to be desired on national television, failing to score a touchdown until the fourth quarter in Los Angeles, with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> already in control of the game. In the end, the hosts gained the upper hand with a 25-10 victory.


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Rodgers looked far from his true self in Week 10, completing just 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards, getting intercepted twice as his lone touchdown pass of the night came too late in the game.



“You got to possess the ball in order to score, and if you’re not doing enough on possession down, you’ve gotta have splash plays to score and we didn’t have either,” Tomlin added on the Steelers’ offensive performance last time out.



<h2>Tomlin, Rodgers’ Steelers face unique chance for redemption</h2>



Pittsburgh has no time to dwell on this setback though, as a must-win game is right around the corner. On Sunday, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> host the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial game for the AFC North standings.



The Steelers are still in control of the division, but their 5-4 record leaves them with no margin for error. The Baltimore Ravens are back in contention, improving to 4-5 after winning their last three games. 



The Bengals are still alive at 3-6, so this is Pittsburgh’s opportunity to end Cincinnati’s aspirations. It will also be an opportunity for redemption, as Rodgers and Tomlin fell to Joe Flacco and company by just two points in a Week 7 prime-time thriller.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and the Los Angeles Chargers faced off on Sunday Night Football. It wasn’t a good night for Aaron Rodgers and company but the quarterback was clear: he was responsible for his team’s woes.



“This was not my best performance,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodgers</a> said, via&nbsp;ESPN media. “I got to play better than this for us to win. Whatever it takes … if it’s better checks, if it’s better throws, whatever it is, I got to play better. I will.” 



Rodgers has been good overall but against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chargers</a>, it wasn’t his night at all. He completed 16/31 passes, 161 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. It was an off-night and he got sacked three times too. 



<h2>There was one good performance on the Steelers offense</h2>



Death, taxes, and running back Jaylen Warren always making the most of what he’s got. Warren had 91 scrimmage yards, averaged five yards per carry and even delivered one of the best plays of his career.



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Warren always played an RB2 role. Still, after Najee Harris left, the Steelers trusted Warren to be the best back on the roster. He is, and he does a very good job not only as a rusher, but also as a pass-catcher.


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<h2>The Steelers have a must-win mentality ahead of a tough schedule</h2>



The Steelers host divisional rivals Bengals next week in a key game as they already lost to Cincy this season. Then, they visit the frisky Chicago Bears to then host the Buffalo Bills, and visit the Baltimore Ravens.



In fact, the only “easy” game they have left is at home against the Dolphins. The Steelers also need to visit the Detroit Lions, divisional rivals Cleveland Browns and end the season hosting the Ravens, who might go into that game desperate to win.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Not only that, they saw a team legend break a franchise record as Justin Herbert and company were icing the game.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/keenan-allen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Keenan Allen</a> surpassed Antonio Gates as the player with most receptions in Chargers’ history with 956. Not only that, reports say that Allen was the one who suggested the play that made him reach the milestone.



Before the game, he needed two catches to pass Antonio Gates. With less than three minutes to play, he had one and the game was all but sealed in favor of the Chargers. Allen revealed he went to head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jim-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jim Harbaugh</a> and said “run the speed sweep… guaranteed catch.” Harbaugh obliged and it was a success that ended up with Allen breaking the record and winning eight additional yards as well.



<h2>Allen is still pursuing Gates</h2>



Gates still has the receiving yards and receiving touchdowns records. One of them is pretty much impossible to reach, as there is a 53-touchdown gap between Gates and Allen. However, as for the receiving yards, Allen needs 773 yards which he could break in the following season if he remains on the team.



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While football is played to win Super Bowls, having these accolades mean a lot to players. It’s an indictment on their dedication. As Allen himself said to Kris Rhim of ESPN, “Those&nbsp;are milestones&nbsp;that not a lot of people reach, even the greats.” 


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<h2>Keenan Allen has been losing snaps lately</h2>



However, there is something concerning with Allen. In Week 8, he played only 25% of the snaps. In Week 9, he played just 37% of the snaps. Against the Steelers, he played 51% but just got five targets. Even with the chemistry he has with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a>, the snap share is not helping him.



The rise of WR Quentin Johnston and TE Oronde Gadsden have taken plenty of opportunities out of Allen’s hand. Also, they all play second fiddle to WR Ladd McConkey, who is the clear-cut WR1 of the team. Hence, if Allen wants to get those 773 yards, he must make the most out of every single target he has.

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On a night the Pittsburgh Steelers would rather forget, Aaron Rodgers found himself under the microscope among the team’s fans on Sunday. In their Week 10 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers, Rodgers delivered a performance that fell short of his usual standards, prompting a terse three-word response from head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Tomlin</a> when asked about the quarterback’s showing.



During the post-game press conference, when a reporter inquired how Tomlin would evaluate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodgers</a>‘ display, he retorted, “How would you?” before seamlessly pivoting to field another question from a different reporter.



Rodgers posted a dismal 51.6% completion rate, connecting on just 16 of his 31 passes, marking his lowest inaccuracy percentage during his tenure with the Steelers. This statistic underscored the veteran quarterback’s struggles against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chargers</a>, illustrating his inability to propel Pittsburgh toward a competitive showing in the matchup.



Turnovers and mishandled passes characterized Rodgers’ evening, as the Chargers seized every opportunity to capitalize on his missteps, ultimately claiming victory and fortifying their 7-3 standing in the AFC West.



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<h2>Rodgers’ reflections on his own play</h2>



For seasoned athletes like Rodgers, off nights are an inevitable part of the game. Candid as ever, Rodgers did not shy away from evaluating his shortcomings, offering a straightforward self-assessment of his outing against the Chargers.


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“I was a little bit off today,” Rodgers confessed to the media. “I missed DK [Metcalf] early; that play had potential. We struggled to establish the run game in the first half, and I definitely missed some easy throws. We’ve got to regroup and keep grinding.”



<h2>Steelers maintain their standings lead</h2>



Despite the dispiriting loss to the Chargers, Pittsburgh remains atop the AFC North standings, benefitting from the lackluster start of the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. With a 5-4 record, the remainder of the season looms large for the Steelers as they aim to return to the playoffs after last season’s Wild Card exit.



In their upcoming Week 11 clash with the Bengals, a team struggling at 3-6, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steelers</a> will aim to widen their lead in the standings. Beyond that, a challenging schedule awaits, featuring a Week 13 clash with the Bills, a Week 16 matchup against the Lions, and a pair of pivotal games against the Ravens.


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Long before the modern <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> became a billion-dollar spectacle, its landscape was scattered with teams that vanished into history. Cities like Canton, Pottsville and Duluth once fielded squads that helped shape the early game.



Some folded quietly, others were uprooted in search of greener pastures. Relocations, rebrands and financial turmoil redrew the league’s map, leaving behind empty fields and forgotten fan bases.



These are the lost chapters — stories of ambition and instability that remind us how fragile greatness once was before football found its permanent home. In their rise and fall lies the blueprint of the league we know today.



<h2>Defunct NFL franchises</h2>



<h3>Akron Pros/Indians</h3>



Few remember that the first champion of the NFL—or more accurately, the American Professional Football Association in 1920—was a team from Ohio. The Akron Pros, evolved from the semi-pro Akron Indians who had been playing since 1908 and earned championships in the Ohio League. 



The 1920 triumph was historic: an undefeated season that crowned them champions based on the number of wins. However, their light faded quickly. Despite being a charter member of the league, the Akron team could not sustain itself financially. 


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The name briefly reverted to the Akron Indians in their final year, 1926, before the weight of the Great Depression and the league’s instability forced their extinction, closing one of the earliest and least-celebrated chapters of the NFL.



<h3>Canton Bulldogs</h3>



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It is a cosmic irony that the city hosting the Pro Football Hall of Fame saw its own team disappear. The Canton Bulldogs, with Olympic legend Jim Thorpe as their brightest star, were the league’s first great powerhouse, capturing consecutive NFL titles in 1922 and 1923. 



They demonstrated absolute dominance, maintaining a 25-game unbeaten streak, a record that stood for decades. But athletic success did not guarantee longevity. Financial woes forced a temporary relocation in 1924, when the assets and players moved to Cleveland. 



Although an attempt to revive the team in Canton was made in 1925 and 1926, the franchise simply could not regain its original momentum and folded, leaving an indelible legacy in history, but no team to honor its name at home.



<h3>Frankford Yellow Jackets</h3>



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Long before the Philadelphia Eagles became the football standard in the “City of Brotherly Love,” there were the Frankford Yellow Jackets. This squad, located in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, was not only the first professional NFL team in the city but achieved ultimate glory by winning the 1926 NFL Championship, setting league records for wins that would not be broken for sixty years. 



They were a community institution, complete with their own band and cheerleaders. Tragically, the economic depression, combined with ownership troubles and the stadium’s bankruptcy, made the operation unsustainable. The franchise ceased operations in late 1931 and was returned to the league, paving the way for the NFL to grant an expansion franchise two years later, which became the Eagles.



<h3>St. Louis Gunners</h3>



If there is a truly anomalous story on this list, it belongs to the St. Louis Gunners. Emerging from the sponsorship of the 128th Field Artillery of the Missouri National Guard in 1931, the team was originally named “Battery A Gunners”. 



Their brief stint in the NFL in 1934 was little more than a flash. After an impressive start as an independent team, they were invited to finish the remaining schedule for the 1934 NFL season, effectively replacing the short-lived Cincinnati Reds. 



The team played only three league games, posting a 1-2 record, with the last game falling on Christmas Eve. Their stay was as brief as it was memorable. Unable to secure a spot for 1935, and amidst the league’s financial instability, they vanished, though their existence marked St. Louis’s first foray into major league football.



<h3>Dallas Texans</h3>



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The 1952 Dallas Texans are the definition of a football catastrophe, both on and off the field. This franchise was born from the ashes of the dissolved New York Yanks. Hoping to bring professional football to Texas, the experiment was an instant failure. 



With a miserable 1-11 record, the team was so poor financially and had such low attendance that the NFL was forced to take over the team mid-season. The “Texans” became a traveling road show, playing their final “home” games in places like Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio, where they achieved their single victory. 



After the season, the franchise was formally canceled—the last time in NFL history a franchise completely folded—with its assets used to establish the 1953 Baltimore Colts.



<h2>New York Yanks</h2>



The New York Yanks is a testament to the post-war volatility of the NFL. The franchise was established in 1949 by buying and relocating the Boston Yanks. The team played in the famous Yankee Stadium but never managed to connect with the public. 



Instability was the norm: after just three seasons, and failing to secure a solid fan base, owner Ted Collins sold the team back to the league. The league took its assets and, in a quick chess move, used them to create the aforementioned Dallas Texans of 1952. This short period underscores how difficult it was to maintain a franchise in the early 1950s, even in a market as large as New York.



<h2>Relocated NFL franchises</h2>



<h3>Decatur Staleys</h3>



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The name Decatur Staleys may not resonate, but it is the starting point for one of the NFL’s most iconic and oldest franchises: the Chicago Bears. The team was founded in 1919 by the A. E. Staley food starch company of Decatur, Illinois, as a company team—a common model then. 



In 1920, the company hired future legend George Halas to run the team. Halas was instrumental in founding the APFA. In 1921, Staley gave Halas full control, and he quickly realized the Decatur market was too small. 



The relocation to Chicago in 1921, with the name change to the Chicago Bears the following year, was not a failure but a masterful business move that ensured the franchise’s survival and longevity. They remain one of only two charter members of the NFL still operating today.



<h3>Portsmouth Spartans</h3>



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The Portsmouth Spartans were a professional American football team based in Portsmouth, Ohio, a city that, despite its small size, managed to host an NFL team from 1930 to 1933. Their most notable achievement was being the first NFL team to play a playoff game. 



However, geography and economics worked against them. The Great Depression made it impossible to sustain a profitable franchise in such a limited market. In a pivotal move, a group of investors in Detroit bought the team and moved it in 1934, renaming it the Detroit Lions. This relocation demonstrated that the success of professional football was beginning to depend on attracting large audiences in bigger urban centers.



<h3>Boston Redskins</h3>



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The franchise now known as the Washington Commanders began its journey in Boston in 1932, initially as the Boston Braves, sharing a stadium with the baseball team. The following year, with the move to Fenway Park, the name was changed to the Boston Redskins. 



Despite winning the Eastern Division in 1936, owner George Preston Marshall was chronically dissatisfied with fan support in Boston. As an act of protest, Marshall even moved the 1936 NFL Championship game to New York. Predictably, the franchise moved to Washington D.C. in 1937. 



The move to the nation’s capital, featuring the debut of legendary quarterback Sammy Baugh, gave the franchise the fan base momentum and recognition Marshall craved.



<h3>Cleveland Rams</h3>



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The Cleveland Rams represent a fascinating chapter of audacity and boundary-breaking. Founded in 1937, they struggled early in Ohio. Their moment of glory came in 1945 when they improbably won the NFL Championship with a team led by rookie Bob Waterfield. 



What makes their story unique is what happened immediately after: owner Dan Reeves moved the franchise to Los Angeles in 1946. This was not a relocation forced by failure but a strategic move to capitalize on L.A.’s growth, making them the first major league professional sports team on the West Coast. This bold step not only established the Rams as pioneers but laid the groundwork for the professional sports boom in California.



<h3>Houston Oilers</h3>



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The history of the Houston Oilers is one of the most painful and controversial relocations in recent NFL history. Charter members of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960 and with deep roots in Texas, the Oilers were a Houston fixture for decades, with highlights including back-to-back playoff appearances in the late ’70s and early ’90s. 



However, after years of disputes with the city over a new stadium, owner Bud Adams decided to cut ties with Houston. The team moved to Tennessee in 1997, playing two seasons as the Tennessee Oilers before finally adopting the name Tennessee Titans in 1999. The move left a bitter void in Houston that was only filled years later with the birth of the Texans.



<h3>St. Louis Rams</h3>



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The Rams franchise holds the most complex relocation history in the league. After leaving Cleveland for Los Angeles, they moved for a second time to St. Louis in 1995, attempting to secure a market that had lost the Cardinals. 



In St. Louis, the team reached its historic peak, winning Super Bowl XXXIV in 1999 with the famous “Greatest Show on Turf”—one of the most explosive offenses ever seen. Despite the initial athletic success and a Super Bowl title, the relationship with the city soured over stadium issues. 



In one of the NFL’s most recent and emotional relocations, owner Stan Kroenke secured approval to return the franchise to Los Angeles in 2016, leaving St. Louis without a team for the second time and closing the chapter on the Rams in the heart of Missouri.



<h3>Los Angeles Chargers</h3>



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Founded in Los Angeles in 1960 as an original member of the AFL, the Chargers barely lasted a year in Southern California. The original owner, hotel heir Barron Hilton, couldn’t compete with the already established Rams and, facing low attendance at the Memorial Coliseum, quickly moved the franchise to San Diego in 1961. 



There, they became the San Diego Chargers for 56 years, leaving an indelible mark on the city. The return to Los Angeles, a move heavily criticized by San Diego fans, occurred in 2017. The franchise returned to its birth market, driven by the promise of a new state-of-the-art stadium and belief in the economic potential of the vast L.A. market, completing an unusual round-trip cycle.



<h3>Oakland Raiders</h3>



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The Raiders, born in Oakland in 1960 as part of the AFL, are perhaps the most nomadic and yet most iconic franchise in the league. Under the philosophy and leadership of Al Davis, the team forged a reputation for rebellion. Their history includes three dramatic relocations:



<ul><li>Oakland to Los Angeles (1982): After years of legal battles over improving the stadium in Oakland, Davis moved the franchise to Los Angeles, where they won a Super Bowl.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Los Angeles back to Oakland (1995): They returned to their hometown upon the promise of stadium improvements, a move greeted with jubilation.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Oakland to Las Vegas (2020): The final decision to move to Las Vegas was due to a deadlock in negotiations for a new stadium in the Bay Area, sealing the team’s fate in Nevada. The team, now the Las Vegas Raiders, is an example of how franchise loyalty can be eclipsed by the search for modern infrastructure and better revenue opportunities, leaving Oakland without its team for the second time.</li></ul>

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> have a terrific coach-quarterback duo in Jim Harbaugh and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a>. However, the head coach has now identified the one player who has helped the signal-caller play even better this season.



After Thursday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jim-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jim Harbaugh</a> highlighted his team’s performance. While Justin Herbert stood out as the main star, the HC believes there is one player who deserves more recognition: Joe Alt.



“Joe makes a huge difference. He’s a great player,” HC Jim Harbaugh said on press conference. “In his leadership, it’s a lot of player-led, coming from the captains.”



<h2>Joe Alt’s impact for the Chargers is undeniable</h2>



Joe Alt has been an outstanding player for the Chargers since his arrival in 2024. He entered the league as the 5th overall pick, and there is no doubt he has lived up to expectations so far.



The left tackle, a former Notre Dame standout, has made a big impact on the team. He is regarded as one of the best linemen in the league, playing a key role in protecting Justin Herbert.


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While the quarterback’s offensive line still has room for improvement, Alt’s presence has made a noticeable difference for the Chargers. With him on the field, Los Angeles is 4-0 this season, compared to 1-3 when he has been injured.



Prior to Week 8, Joe Alt had missed three consecutive games due to an ankle injury. With him back, the Chargers seem to have more stability on the offensive line, and he is also regarded as a leader who boosts his teammates’ confidence when on the field.



<h2>What’s next for the Chargers?</h2>



The Chargers secured a big win against the Vikings in Week 8 and will look to maintain their momentum.


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In Week 9, the Chargers face the Titans. They will then host the Steelers in Week 10 and visit EverBank Stadium to face the Jaguars in Week 11 before their Bye in Week 12.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Chargers</a> are having plenty of names back on the roster which means they are getting healthy. However, if there was a silver lining during the injury plague they suffered, is the emerging star Jim Harbaugh found. Now that Justin Herbert has a new weapon, this is a team with plenty of potential.



Picked on the fifth round of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Draft, tight end Oronde Gadsden II has blossomed into one of the best tight ends in the league in the last few weeks. His targets have increased massively in the last three games and he’s made the most of it.



Gadsden has played 75%, 79%, and 77% of snaps during the last three Chargers games. He is earning playing time and he is becoming one of those names that will burn you if not given the proper attention. Especially under a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jim-harbaugh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jim Harbaugh</a> scheme, tight ends will eat.



<h2>Gadsden is a tall yet pacy tight end</h2>



Gadsden has caught 19/22 targets in the last three weeks but his safe hands are not the only thing good about him. He also has weird speed for a tight end and his routes are crisp for the position. In fact, even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a> said they saw his potential back in camp.



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During the press conference, the QB said, “He made a ton of plays [in camp], picked up the offense really quickly, found a way to get open. And that’s what he did tonight. We’re definitely going to get him the ball as much as we can because good things happen when he gets it.“ Nothing beats a QB endorsement. 


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<h2>Gadsden is outplaying most tight ends in his draft class</h2>



Gadsden was the 9th tight end picked in the NFL Draft behind Colston Loveland (CHI), Tyler Warren (IND), Mason Taylor (NYJ), Terrance Ferguson (LAR), Elijah Arroyo (SEA), Harold Fannin Jr. (TE), Gunnar Helm (TEN), and Mitchell Evans (CAR). There’s an argument to be made that he is arguably the second-best rookie tight end behing Tyler Warren. 



While Fannin and Taylor have looked decent, Gadsden has more receiving yards than them already. He has 385 yards, only behind Tyler Warren with 439. However, it must be said, that Gadsden has played six games while most TEs have played seven. It’s just amazing to see how he’s flourished into a star.

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers might have found a gem to become Justin Herbert’s new key weapon

Jim Harbaugh stunned by young Chargers star already playing like a seasoned pro with Justin Herbert

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers might have found a gem to become Justin Herbert's new key weapon - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jim-harbaugh">Jim Harbaugh</a> secured another victory with the Chargers, thanks in part to Oronde Gadsden II, who scored a touchdown and hauled in 77 receiving yards during the game. Gadsden showed excellent chemistry with Justin Herbert and earned high praise from the head coach.



Harbaugh couldn’t hide his amazement about Gadsden, commending not just his on-field performance but also his maturity beyond his years. “The thing that strikes me the most is he plays like he’s been playing in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> for two, three, four years,” Harbaugh said. “Well coached into him and well parented into Oronde — bodes well for the Chargers,” he added.



Through seven weeks of his first NFL season, Gadsden has quickly become one of Herbert’s most reliable targets. The young TE has totaled 385 yards and two touchdowns on 27 receptions, averaging 14.3 yards per catch. His breakout performance came against the Colts, where he exploded for 164 yards, showing flashes of a future star.



“As soon as he got here for camp, we knew he was going to be pretty good. He made a ton of plays, picked up the offense really quickly, found a way to get open. And that’s what he did tonight,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert">Herbert</a> said about his teammate. “We’re definitely going to get him the ball as much as we can because good things happen when he gets it.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">hope y’all picked up oronde in fantasy 📺 | <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonPrime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflonprime</a> <a href="https://t.co/JUK6Ou42Uf">pic.twitter.com/JUK6Ou42Uf</a>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1981520805952704801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote></div>



<h2>Gadsden is Growing Non-Stop</h2>



Among all the receivers the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a> have, Gadsden is quickly climbing toward the top spot in the receiving yards category as a tight end. With 385 yards so far, he sits in fourth place in that category, trailing Allen, McConkey, and Johnston, all of whom have over 400 yards. At his current pace, he is likely to reach the top spot this season.



As for yards averaged per reception, Gadsden is the third-best on the team with 14.3, making him one of only three players to surpass a 10+ yards average. Although he currently has only 27 receptions on 33 targets, that number is likely to increase significantly, just as Herbert stated they plan to throw him the ball more often.

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