There’s no question the Chargers have some of the top games on the NFL schedule heading into 2026.
The team is slated to play three primetime games and eight opponents who made the postseason a year ago.
There’s one primetime matchup in particular, however, that stands out above the rest.
The Athletic’s staff picked the ‘must-watch’ game on the schedule for all 32 teams — and there was a clear pick for the Chargers.
Daniel Popper, The Athletic’s Chargers beat writer, tabbed the Chargers-Ravens showdown as his game to watch. But so did Jeff Zrebiec, who covers the Ravens for The Athletic.
It’s a Week 10 primetime game with a multitude of storylines, including Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh going against former Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter, who is now at the helm of the Ravens.
Not to mention, the long list of connections between the two franchises.
The prominent storyline will be Jesse Minter facing his former team. However, don’t discount how badly Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh will want to beat the Ravens after they abruptly fired his brother in January. The Chargers’ roster and front office are loaded with people with Ravens ties. A “Monday Night Football” audience will be treated to a matchup between two teams built in similar fashions.