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Rams rookie Ty Simpson stood out in the final undefeated preseason, finishing 18-for-23 for 119 yards and a TD against the Chargers as Los Angeles wrapped a perfect three-game run; across three preseason games he went 47-for-60 for 382 yards, three TDs and zero interceptions, but remains third on the depth chart behind Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett IV as the team heads to the season opener.
The Los Angeles Chargers placed center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve due to an ACL injury, ending his 2026 season and delaying any chance of him starting until 2027; Biadasz, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract in March and was the Commanders' starter last season, was expected to be the Chargers' center, and the team signed wide receiver Gary Jennings to fill the roster spot.
San Francisco rolled past Los Angeles in the second preseason game, featuring game-changing plays across all phases. standout performances came from Odighizuwa on the defensive line, Kaelon Black’s patient, physical run game and pass protection, and Okuayinonu’s effective bursts on early downs. The game also spotlighted a strong special-teams and depth showing with Jacob Cowing making a case for return duties and Jack Jones elevating his play. Losers included the left guard competition (Jones, Willis, Pleasants, Colby) and special-teams/rookie coverage struggles from Garret Wallow, highlighting ongoing roster battles as the Niners build toward the regular season.
San Francisco cruised to a 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers, with Brock Purdy efficient in his one drive, Kaelon Black and Sincere McCormick delivering backfield pop, De’Zhaun Stribling emerging at receiver, and a solid defensive showing. The piece grades every unit, lauds Shanahan for managing reps and protecting starters, and highlights areas for improvement like interior O-line and the veteran receiving corps.
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason delivered a mixed bag: the Raiders edged the Texans 22-20 as No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza absorbed heavy pressure and threw an interception, while Houston’s defense and rookies Wade Woodaz and Kayden McDonald supplied splash plays. C.J. Stroud led a crisp opening drive for Houston, and Woody Marks emerged as a standout back. The 49ers beat the Chargers 41-17 with rookies De’Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black making impacts, and Jacob Cowing delivered an 83-yard punt-return TD. Meanwhile, the Chargers shuffled their line with Jake Slaughter filling in at center after Tyler Biadasz’s ACL injury.
Former Chargers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko criticized the team for under-investing in interior offensive-line depth after center Tyler Biadasz suffered an ACL injury, with rookie Jake Slaughter stepping in at center and ongoing questions about Rashawn Slater’s knee and overall protection for Justin Herbert, despite significant cap space.
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz sustained ACL and additional knee injuries during a joint practice with the 49ers, ruling him out indefinitely and prompting further medical evaluations; rookie Jake Slaughter replaced him, as Los Angeles prepares for a preseason game against San Francisco.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Chargers center Tyler Biadasz sustained a knee injury in a joint practice with the 49ers and is expected to be out long-term, likely ending his 2026 season and dealing a major blow to the Chargers' offense.
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off during a joint practice with the 49ers, unable to put weight on his leg. Reports indicate a serious knee injury (ACL damage) that could sideline him for the 2026 season, potentially forcing the Chargers to shift Jake Slaughter back to center as they adjust the offensive line.
At the Chargers’ most physical training-camp practice yet in El Segundo, the team ran thud 11-on-11s and live periods as they evaluated line play. Interior lineman Justin Eboigbe stood out, defeating Branson Taylor and then bull-rushing rookie Jacob Spomer for pressures. Tuipulotu returned to padded drills, while Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree applied pressure elsewhere. The session also featured rotating reps for Branson Taylor at multiple positions and continued emphasis on an aggressive, turnover-minded defensive approach.
Chargers OC Mike McDaniel says Justin Herbert has exceeded expectations adapting to his offense, emphasizing a quick, high-percentage passing game to get the ball out fast and reduce the pass rush, while balancing longer plays and easier targets for receivers.
On NFL.com's 2026 Top 100 Nos. 40-39, Trent Williams (SF OT) earns his 13th appearance after a 15-season career and just signed a two-year extension through 2027 as he anchors SF’s offense; his 2025 season featured a sack rate around 0.6% across 16 games. Justin Herbert (LAC QB) sits at No. 39 after guiding the Chargers to back-to-back playoff berths despite protection challenges, posting 3,727 passing yards, 26 TD, 13 INT, and 498 rushing yards in 2025, while facing heavy pressure (268) and showing deep-ball efficiency.
Herbert is building timing with Mike McDaniel’s fast, quick-throw offense at Chargers camp, highlighted by a three-play stretch of precise middle-of-the-field completions as Herbert uses a new left-foot-forward setup and quicker drops to release the ball. The emphasis on timing and quick-game routes has receivers like Johnston, Harris and Thompson making plays, while other camp notes show ongoing roster battles on defense and along the line ahead of padded practices.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and pop singer Madison Beer announced their engagement on Instagram, as Herbert heads into his seventh season; the couple has been publicly linked since last year, and Beer has said travel with Herbert helped her overcome a fear of flying, adding a high-profile personal milestone to Chargers season hype.
Albert Breer's mailbag argues Mike McDaniel can lift Justin Herbert toward MVP contention by speeding up and simplifying the Chargers’ offense: a stronger O-line anchored by Tyler Biadasz, a top-notch receiver group (Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris), and a more efficient run game (Omarion Hampton) to reduce mental load and facilitate quicker decisions. The piece also covers McDaniel’s potential future, Chiefs’ outlook, 2027 NFL draft timing, Eagles’ hesitation on Jalen Carter’s contract, a notable 'what-if' Brees to Miami scenario, the best GM/coach/QB in today’s NFL, Rams’ offensive-line questions, field-surface debates for the CBA, Vikings’ QB decision between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Cowboys’ Pickens vs Lamb money dynamics, and Brendan Sorsby’s potential supplemental draft entry.