Chargers missing the playoffs vs. Chiefs losing the division
Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca analyze the bigger disaster — the Chiefs losing the AFC West or the Chargers falling short of the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Chargers have been playing on low power mode recently.
Jim Harbaugh’s team has been battered and bruised, taking a potential Super Bowl contender and ripping the star-studded roster apart piece by piece each week. In many ways, Justin Herbert is almost the last man standing – even though the poor offensive line play makes that a challenge too.
Los Angeles lost both of its starting tackles, a pair of running backs and much more along the way. In other words, the Chargers are surviving, not thriving.
Despite that, Harbaugh’s crew is 7-4 and in playoff position as we head into the final stretch of the season. They’ll look to heal up over the bye week and hope to find a way to navigate those injuries before a possible postseason run.
Here’s what to know about Week 12.
Are the Chargers playing today?
The Chargers are not playing on Nov. 23.
Los Angeles is on its bye in Week 12, along with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. The Chargers will return to action in Week 13 when they host the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 12 bye
The Chargers are one of four teams on a bye in Week 12 and one of two in the AFC West:
Denver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersMiami DolphinsWashington CommandersChargers 2025 scheduleNFL Week 12 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 20
Sunday, Nov. 23
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.New York Giants at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m.Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m.Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, 4:25 p.m.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 24