Five to Watch: Chargers vs. Chiefs

The San Diego Chargers look to win their sixth straight game and improve their divisional record to 5-1 when they host the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. Here's a look at the five Chargers players who must step up to help San Diego nail down its eighth win.   Full Story

Chargers players and coach Norv Turner talk about Sunday's 32-3 win over the Denver Broncos. Hear from Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, Malcom Floyd and others about the atmosphere in Mile High, and get the latest injury updates from Turner.   Full Story

Who are toughest running backs to stuff for a loss? Which receivers are the NFL's top targets? Which rookie linebacker is proving he should have been a first-pick? Special teams aces, offenses struggling with three-downs-and-out situations and much more in Ed Thompson's NFL Quick Count.   Full Story

It would probably be easy to think that following a debacle like what we saw against Iowa State where Nebraska turned the ball over eight times, this is time to start changing things up. But as wide receivers coach Ted Gilmore said after practice today, this isn't the time to change. It's the time to re-emphasize what they know works.   Full Story

Malcom Floyd snagged his first catch of the season with a 17-yard grab over the middle against the Raiders. It was part of a busy night for San Diego's receivers, as Vincent Jackson and Legedu Naanee combined for 10 receptions. After the game, Floyd talked with SDBoltReport.com's Amberly Dressler about his individual development and the state of San Diego's wide receiver corps.   Full Story

Starting one’s NFL career on the practice squad isn’t entirely uncommon for a player who may eventually make it and potentially even develop into a starter someday.   Full Story

As the home-opener approaches at some point coaches have to figure out who is going to play where. And within those groups, who is on top and who's not. Wide Receiver Coach Ted Gilmore talked about that after practice today, and while he said they are a couple of practices away from figuring it all out, a couple of have made big strides.   Full Story

The Chargers played a preseason game, and it's not important who won, but who played.   Full Story

The story has been told often enough that there's no point in rehashing what the losses of Todd Peterson and Nathan Swift meant to this team. It's now about those who have to take their place. Wide Receivers Coach Ted Gilmore said they are still looking, and they are trying to see who will step up to do just that.   Full Story

The San Diego Chargers kicked off their third day of training camp Wednesday and SDBoltReport.com's Shana Siler was there to shed some light on the blacked-out practice. Find out who carried a heavy load and who came up with a big defensive stop as rookies and select veterans took the field.   Full Story

The Vikings are set with Madieu Williams and Tyrell Johnson slated as their starting safeties entering the season. But the backup spots will be hotly contested, with undrafted rookie free agent Colt Anderson very much in the mix. Here’s a closer look.   Full Story

Buffalo Bills’ safety John Wendling has carved his niche on the Bills as a gunner on punt coverage. As he enters his third NFL season, Wendling eyes more action at safety but also realizes where his true value lies. BFR’s Tyler Dunne talked to Wendling this week and has the story inside...   Full Story

The Vikings are willing to outbid other teams with certain undrafted rookies because they value the potential of the undrafted free agent and realize their contributions on special teams. Who was the big winner this year?   Full Story

The Chargers have two things every team craves at wide receiver: 1) a go-to target; and 2) oodles of depth. However, A.J. Smith can’t cross the position off his to-do list just yet. Not when four of the team’s receivers are entering contract years.   Full Story

SDBoltReport.com takes a look back at the best and worst performances from the 2008 season. We’re doling out our own postseason awards, and not the kind you’ll see at the team’s end-of-the-year banquet. Find out who showed glimpses of greatness, who wasted the biggest opportunity, and who is destined to be an eternal tease.   Full Story

While disappointed with the way their season ended, the Bolts remain hopeful that lessons learned in 2008 will lead to more success in 2009. SDBoltReport.com takes a look at 10 things the Chargers learned in their season-ending loss to the Steelers, including analysis of what it all means for the offseason ahead.   Full Story

Might the Chargers be catching the Buccaneers at the right time? Hoping to keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a win Sunday at Tampa Bay, the Chargers see a Bucs team that is reeling.   Full Story

Wins are too hard to come by in the NFL. That's why the Chargers had no intentions of throwing back Sunday's 20-19 verdict over the Chiefs.    Full Story

If it were up to the head coach, the Rams Would have taken more chances to beat the Patriots. Just how far would he be willing to go after trying an onside kick, is a testament to his determination to beat opponents by any means necessary.   Full Story

Although disappointed by their 3-4 start, the Chargers can set up a successful season with a win on Sunday. By beating the Saints, the Chargers would improve to 4-4 and head into a much needed bye week knowing four of their next five games are at Qualcomm. SDBoltReport.com examines the matchups the Bolts must win to make it happen.   Full Story

If it’s true teams learn more in defeat than victory, then the Chargers players are quickly becoming bastions of knowledge. SDBoltReport.com’s Michael Lombardo examines 10 things the Chargers learned through their bungle in Buffalo as they look ahead with hopes of schooling the Saints.   Full Story

A long road trip got longer with the Chargers stewing in London this week, awaiting Sunday's game against the Saints in the NFL's International Series.   Full Story

Sunday's disappointing 23-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills has several of San Diego's veterans seeking answers. Find out what Marcus McNeill, Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd had to say about the offense's spotty play. Also, learn why Matt Wilhelm believes the power outage played a role in San Diego's tepid pass rush.   Full Story

Sunday’s 23-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills reinforced a painful realization for Bolts Backers: the Chargers are simply average. The Chargers win one then lose one; they throw the ball all over the field but can’t run worth a lick; they stop the run but can’t get after the quarterback. Welcome to the age of mediocrity.   Full Story

The Chargers take on the Buffalo Bills with plans on moving north of .500 for the first time this season. Samantha Fillerup profiles five players who have produced outstanding performances of late and will be expected to do so again.   Full Story