2023 Los Angeles Chargers season

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2023 Los Angeles Chargers season
Owner Dean Spanos
General manager Tom Telesco (fired December 15)
JoJo Wooden (interim)
Head coach Brandon Staley (fired December 15, 5–9 record)
Giff Smith (interim; 0–3 record)
Home field SoFi Stadium
Results
Record5–12
Division place4th AFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers WR Keenan Allen
OLB Khalil Mack
AP All-Pros PR Derius Davis (2nd team)
Uniform
Los Angeles Chargers Uniforms 2020-Present.png

The 2023 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their eighth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their fourth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium, their tenth and final under general manager Tom Telesco and their third and final under head coach Brandon Staley. The Chargers failed to improve on their 10–7 record from the previous season following a Week 12, 10–20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. [1] They then guaranteed a worse record following a Week 14, 7–24 loss to the Denver Broncos. [2] With a Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention. [3]

Contents

Already struggling with a 5–7 start, the Chargers were dealt with a devastating blow when they lost franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert following a week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos to a broken finger. Los Angeles lost 7 games decided by 3 points or less, the most in the NFL.

Roster changes

Free agency

Futures

Shortly after the end of their 2022 season, the Chargers signed twelve players on their practice squad to reserve/future free agent contracts. [20]

PositionPlayerDate signed
T Zack Bailey January 17, 2023
WR Keelan Doss
WR John Hightower
CB Michael Jacquet
TE Hunter Kampmoyer
OLB Carlo Kemp
ILB Tyreek Maddox-Williams
NT David Moa
G Austen Pleasants
RB Larry Rountree III
OLB Ty Shelby
FS Mark Webb

Signings

PositionPlayerPrevious teamDate signedContract
LB Eric Kendricks Minnesota Vikings March 15, 2023 [21] 2 years, $13.25 million
DL C. J. Okoye None (IPPP)May 4, 2023 [22] 3 years, $2.695 million
DE Nick Williams New York Giants May 18, 2023 [23] 1 year, $1.23 million
WR Darrius Shepherd St. Louis Battlehawks (XFL)June 2, 20231 year, $940 thousand
WR Milton Wright Purdue (FBS)July 26, 2023 [24] 1 year, $750 thousand
LB Blake Lynch Arizona Cardinals July 28, 2023 [25] 1 year, $940 thousand
T Matt Kaskey Birmingham Stallions (USFL)August 9, 20231 year, $940 thousand
RB Aaron Shampklin Indianapolis Colts August 15, 20231 year, $750 thousand
CB Matt Hankins Birmingham Stallions (USFL)August 16, 2023 [26] 1 year, $750 thousand
LB Tae Crowder Pittsburgh Steelers August 22, 20231 year, $1.01 million
CB Chris Wilcox [lower-alpha 1] Pittsburgh Steelers September 1, 20231 year, $216 thousand
  1. ↑ Signed to the practice squad.

Retirements

Free safety Nasir Adderley announced his retirement on March 16. Adderley was drafted by the Chargers in 2019 and appeared in 50 games in four seasons. [5]

PositionPlayerDate retired
FS Nasir Adderley March 16, 2023
QB Chase Daniel September 5, 2023

Releases/waivers

PositionPlayer2023 teamDate released/waived
G Matt Feiler Tampa Bay Buccaneers March 14, 2023 [27]
LB Damon Lloyd Birmingham Stallions (USFL) [28] May 31, 2023
LB Tyreek Maddox-Williams Philadelphia Eagles July 28, 2023 [25]
OL Nic Melsop [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlementAugust 9, 2023
RB Larry Rountree III Houston Texans August 14, 2023 [29]
CB Kemon Hall [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlementAugust 16, 2023 [30]
T Andrew Trainer [lower-alpha 1] August 23, 2023
WR Keelan Doss Practice squadAugust 29, 2023
LB Brevin Allen
T Zack Bailey
S Tyler Baker-Williams August 29, 2023
C Johari Branch
CB Cam Brown
WR Terrell BynumPractice squadAugust 29, 2023
DL Jerrod Clark
LB Tae Crowder August 29, 2023
QB Max Duggan Practice squadAugust 29, 2023
LB Nathan EastAugust 29, 2023
TE Michael Ezeike
LB Andrew FarmerPractice squadAugust 29, 2023
CB Matt Hankins
WR John Hightower August 29, 2023
RB Tyler Hoosman
CB Michael Jacquet
LB Mikel Jones
TE Hunter Kampmoyer Practice squadAugust 29, 2023
LB Carlo Kemp
DL Terrance Lang August 29, 2023
DL David Moa
CB Tiawan Mullen Philadelphia Eagles August 29, 2023
DL C. J. Okoye Practice squadAugust 29, 2023
G Austen Pleasants
RB Aaron Shampklin August 29, 2023
LB Ty Shelby
C Isaac Weaver
DB Mark Webb Jr.
WR Pokey Wilson
T Matt Kaskey [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlementAugust 29, 2023
LB Blake Lynch [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlement
WR Darrius Shepherd [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlement
CB Amechi Uzodinma [lower-alpha 1] August 29, 2023
WR Milton Wright [lower-alpha 1] Injury settlementAugust 29, 2023
Roster cut to 53 on August 29
FB Zander Horvath Pittsburgh Steelers August 30, 2023
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Placed on injured reserve.

Practice squad elevations

Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad up to two times without being exposed to waivers. If a practice squad player is elevated to the game day roster for a third time, that player will be required to clear waivers before returning to the practice squad. Teams are also permitted to protect a maximum of four practice squad players to prevent opposing teams from signing those players to their active rosters.

WeekPlayer(s) promotedSource
1 OLB Brevin Allen [33]

Injuries

NFL draft

2023 Los Angeles Chargers draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
1 21 Quentin Johnston WR TCU
254 Tuli Tuipulotu OLB USC
385 Daiyan Henley ILB Washington State
4125 Derius Davis WR TCU
5156 Jordan McFadden T Clemson
6200 Scott Matlock DT Boise State from LA Chargers via Chicago [upper-alpha 1]
7239 Max Duggan QB TCU

Notes

  1. ↑ The Chargers traded two 2022 seventh-round selections (254th and 255th overall) to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the 2023 sixth-round pick (200th overall) they included in the Khalil Mack trade.
2023 Los Angeles Chargers undrafted free agents
NamePositionCollegeRef.
Brevin Allen OLB Campbell [37]
Tyler Baker-Williams S North Carolina State
Johari Branch C Maryland
Cam Brown CB Ohio State
Terrell Bynum WR USC
Jerrod Clark DL Coastal Carolina
Elijah Dotson RB Northern Colorado
Nathan East LB Samford
Michael Ezeike TE UCLA
Andrew Farmer OLB Lane
A. J. Finley S Mississippi
Tyler Hoosman RB North Dakota
Mikel Jones LB Syracuse
Terrance Lang DL Colorado
Nicolas Melsop T Delta State
Tiawan Mullen CB Indiana
AJ Uzodinma CB Ball State
Pokey Wilson WR Florida State
Milton Wright WR Purdue [38]

Staff

Coaching changes

2023 Los Angeles Chargers Staff Changes
CoachPositionReason leftReplacement
Joe Lombardi Offensive coordinatorFired [39] Kellen Moore [40]
Shane Day Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coachFired [39] Doug Nussmeier [41]
Michael Wilhoite Linebackers coachFired [42] Jeff Howard [43]
Isaac ShewmakerDefensive quality control coachAccepted job with Denver Broncos [44] Robert Muschamp [45]
Renaldo Hill Defensive coordinatorAccepted job with Miami Dolphins [46] Derrick Ansley [46]
Derrick Ansley Secondary coachPromoted to defensive coordinator Tom Donatell [46]
Tom Donatell Assistant secondary coachPromoted to defensive passing game coordinator/secondary coachWill Harris [47]
Damon MitchellHead athletic trainerFired [48] Sal López [49] [50]
Marco ZucconiAssociate athletic trainerPromoted to Director of Player Health and Performance [50] None
2023 Los Angeles Chargers staff

Front office

  • Chairman/owner/president – Dean Spanos
  • Vice chairman – Michael Spanos
  • Executive vice president/COO/CFO – Jeanne Bonk
  • CEO/president of business operations – A. G. Spanos
  • Interim general manager – JoJo Wooden
  • President of football operations – John Spanos
  • Executive vice president of football administration/player finance – Ed McGuire
  • Director of pro scouting – Dennis Abraham
  • Senior director of pro personnel – Louis Clark
  • Director of college scouting – Kevin Kelly

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Derrick Ansley
  • Defensive run game coordinator/defensive line – Jay Rodgers; fired on December 15
  • Assistant defensive line – John Timu
  • Linebackers – Jeff Howard
  • Defensive passing game coordinator/secondary – Tom Donatell
  • Assistant secondary – Will Harris
  • Front seven specialist – Mike Hiestand
  • Defensive quality control – Robert Muschamp

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Director of sports performance – Anthony Lomando
  • Head strength and conditioning – Jonathan Brooks
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Lucius Jordan

Final roster

2023 Los Angeles Chargers final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 active, 12 inactive, 14 practice squad (+1 exempt)

Preseason

The Chargers' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 16, 2023. [51] The Chargers held joint practices with the New Orleans Saints on August 17 and 18 at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, California. [52]

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1August 12at Los Angeles Rams W 34–171–0 SoFi Stadium Recap
2August 20 New Orleans Saints L 17–221–1SoFi Stadium Recap
3August 25at San Francisco 49ers W 23–122–1 Levi's Stadium Recap

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1 September 10 Miami Dolphins L 34–360–1 SoFi Stadium Recap
2 September 17at Tennessee Titans L 24–27 (OT)0–2 Nissan Stadium Recap
3 September 24at Minnesota Vikings W 28–241–2 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
4 October 1 Las Vegas Raiders W 24–172–2SoFi Stadium Recap
5 Bye
6 October 16 Dallas Cowboys L 17–202–3SoFi Stadium Recap
7 October 22at Kansas City Chiefs L 17–312–4 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
8 October 29 Chicago Bears W 30–133–4SoFi Stadium Recap
9 November 6at New York Jets W 27–64–4 MetLife Stadium Recap
10 November 12 Detroit Lions L 38–414–5SoFi Stadium Recap
11 November 19at Green Bay Packers L 20–234–6 Lambeau Field Recap
12 November 26 Baltimore Ravens L 10–204–7SoFi Stadium Recap
13 December 3at New England Patriots W 6–05–7 Gillette Stadium Recap
14 December 10 Denver Broncos L 7–245–8SoFi Stadium Recap
15 December 14at Las Vegas Raiders L 21–635–9 Allegiant Stadium Recap
16 December 23 Buffalo Bills L 22–245–10SoFi Stadium Recap
17 December 31at Denver Broncos L 9–165–11 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
18 January 7 Kansas City Chiefs L 12–135–12SoFi Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 1: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dolphins7137936
Chargers71071034

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

Week 2: at Tennessee Titans

Week 2: Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Chargers311010024
Titans01077327

at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Game information

The Chargers blew an 11–0 lead and lost to the Titans, 27–24, in overtime, on a 41-yard field goal by Nick Folk. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 0–2.

Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 3: Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers777728
Vikings0107724

at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Game information

Week 4: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Week 4: Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Raiders703717
Chargers7170024

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 67 °F (19 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 70,240
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cowboys7301020
Chargers703717

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 7: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers3140017
Chiefs3210731

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Game information

Week 8: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 8: Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears070613
Chargers14106030

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

Week 9: at New York Jets

Week 9: Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers14301027
Jets03306

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. EST/5:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 48 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,407
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ABC): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 10: Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions101471041
Chargers31471438

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 79 °F (26 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 70,240
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 11: at Green Bay Packers

Week 11: Los Angeles Chargers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers373720
Packers0106723

at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CST/10:00 a.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 77,432
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 12: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Week 12: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ravens0103720
Chargers300710

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: November 26
  • Game time: 5:20 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 70,240
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Jason Garrett and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 13: at New England Patriots

Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers06006
Patriots00000

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

The Chargers defeated the Patriots for the first time since 2008, and in Foxborough for the first time since 2005.

Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 14: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Broncos737724
Chargers00077

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

In addition to losing the game, the Chargers lost quarterback Justin Herbert for the rest of the season to a finger injury in the 2nd quarter. This would be the last game Keenan Allen will play for the team as he was traded in the 2024 off-season.

Week 15: at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 15: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers0071421
Raiders212114763

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

Game information

The Chargers suffered one of the worst losses in franchise history, as the Raiders set a franchise record for most points scored in a game just four days after being shut out. The Chargers turned the ball over five times and allowed 35 points off turnovers. The day after the game, the Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco. They extended their losing streak in Las Vegas to 3 games.

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 16: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bills0147324
Chargers373922

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: December 23
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 62 °F (17 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 67,678
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (Peacock): Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With this loss, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 17: at Denver Broncos

Week 17: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers03339
Broncos3100316

at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 31
  • Game time: 2:25 p.m. MST/1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 41 °F (5 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,228
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Tom McCarthy, James Lofton, Jay Feely and Tiffany Blackmon
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the loss, the Chargers were swept by the Broncos for the first time since 2019.

Week 18: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 18: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chiefs730313
Chargers063312

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

  • Date: January 7
  • Game time: 1:25 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Clear, 57 °F (14 °C) (retractable roof open)
  • Game attendance: 68,274
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Standings

Division

AFC West
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3) Kansas City Chiefs 1160.6474–29–3371294W2
Las Vegas Raiders 890.4714–26–6332331W1
Denver Broncos 890.4713–35–7357413L1
Los Angeles Chargers 5120.2941–53–9346398L5

Conference

AFC
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division leaders
1 Baltimore Ravens North1340.7653–38–4.543.529L1
2 [lower-alpha 1] [lower-alpha 2] Buffalo Bills East1160.6474–27–5.471.471W5
3 [lower-alpha 1] Kansas City Chiefs West1160.6474–29–3.481.428W2
4 Houston Texans South1070.5884–27–5.474.465W2
Wild cards
5 [lower-alpha 3] Cleveland Browns North1160.6473–38–4.536.513L1
6 [lower-alpha 2] [lower-alpha 3] Miami Dolphins East1160.6474–27–5.450.358L2
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North1070.5885–17–5.540.571W3
Did not qualify for the postseason
8 [lower-alpha 4] Cincinnati Bengals North980.5291–54–8.574.536W1
9 [lower-alpha 4] [lower-alpha 5] Jacksonville Jaguars South980.5294–26–6.533.477L1
10 [lower-alpha 5] Indianapolis Colts South980.5293–37–5.491.444L1
11 [lower-alpha 6] Las Vegas Raiders West890.4714–26–6.488.426W1
12 [lower-alpha 6] Denver Broncos West890.4713–35–7.488.485L1
13 New York Jets East7100.4122–44–8.502.454W1
14 Tennessee Titans South6110.3531–54–8.522.422W1
15 Los Angeles Chargers West5120.2941–53–9.529.388L5
16 New England Patriots East4130.2352–44–8.522.529L2
Tiebreakers [lower-alpha 7]
  1. 1 2 Buffalo finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  2. 1 2 Buffalo finished ahead of Miami based on head-to-head sweep.
  3. 1 2 Cleveland finished ahead of Miami based on conference record.
  4. 1 2 Cincinnati finished ahead of Jacksonville based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Indianapolis (see below).
  5. 1 2 Jacksonville finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head sweep.
  6. 1 2 Las Vegas finished ahead of Denver based on head-to-head sweep.
  7. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

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The 2022 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 35th in Arizona, and their fourth and final under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. They attempted to become the third straight team in NFL history to host and win the Super Bowl as that year's Super Bowl was held at State Farm Stadium. However, they failed to improve upon their 11–6 record from the previous year after a Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and missed the postseason after a Week 15 loss against the Denver Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 San Francisco 49ers season</span> 77th season in franchise history

The 2022 season was the San Francisco 49ers' 73rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 77th overall, and their sixth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Seattle Seahawks season</span> 47th season in franchise history

The 2022 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 47th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 13th under the head coach/general manager tandem of Pete Carroll and John Schneider.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Las Vegas Raiders season</span> 64th season in franchise history

The 2023 season was the Las Vegas Raiders' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their fourth in Las Vegas, and their second and final under the head coach/general manager tandem of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler. On October 31, following a Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders fired McDaniels and Ziegler. The Raiders named linebackers coach Antonio Pierce interim head coach, and assistant general manager Champ Kelly interim general manager. Following the season, the team named Antonio Pierce the full-time head coach after the team finished the season with a record of 5–4 under Pierce.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Seattle Seahawks season</span> 48th season in franchise history

The 2023 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 48th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 14th and final season under the head coach/general manager tandem of Pete Carroll and John Schneider. The Seahawks matched their 9–8 record from the previous year, but unlike 2022, it was not enough to qualify for the playoffs as they finished in third place in the division behind the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, and in a three-way tie with the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints for the last Wild Card spot, which the Packers claimed via tiebreaker. Despite a 5–2 start, key injuries to Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, Devon Witherspoon, and poor defensive play led to the Seahawks losing five of their next six. While the Seahawks would win two games in a row, a loss to the Steelers cost them control of their own destiny. In total, Seattle played 11 games and went 3–8 against teams that finished with a winning record, culminating in a collapse that cost them an appearance in the postseason. This was the second time in three seasons that Seattle missed the playoffs. This was the first season since 2009 that Dave Canales was not on the team's payroll, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired him to be their offensive coordinator for one year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Los Angeles Chargers season</span> 65th season in franchise history

The 2024 season is the Los Angeles Chargers' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th overall, their ninth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, and their first under head coach Jim Harbaugh and new general manager Joe Hortiz. They will play their home games at SoFi Stadium. They will attempt to improve on their 5–12 record from 2023, make the playoffs after a one-year absence, and end their 14-year AFC West title drought.

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