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Welcome back to the AFC Playoff Picture, a weekly look at where the Chargers stand in playoff chase. The Bolts currently sit at 5-3 and are firmly in the playoff field at the halfway point of the 2025 season. Here's the look at the AFC playoff picture — with standings, current playoff odds and a status update — as we head into Week 9.
Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers got back on track in Week 8, jumping to 5-3 on the 2025 NFL season after defeating Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. Now, Harbaugh and the Chargers will look to make it two straight when they hit the road to face Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Tennessee Titans.
Behind 117 rushing yards from Kimani Vidal and three touchdown passes from Justin Herbert, Los Angeles cruised to a 37–10 win over Minnesota to improve to 5–3 on the season. It was a needed response for coach Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers after they suffered a 38–24 loss in Week 7 to the Colts.
The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.
Two playoff hopeful teams trying to prove they’re that good meet Thursday night as Los Angeles Chargers host Minnesota Vikings to kick-off NFL Week 8. Our pick
While two surprising teams own the top two seeds in the AFC, two perennial conference powers are still very much in the running.
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Chargers could be targeting these 5 players at NFL trade deadline
The Chargers have a few key needs ahead of the trade deadline, but we'll see if Joe Hortiz makes a splash for a big name like Breece Hall.
Gadsden in particular has not only been an impactful rookie for the team — he's been one of the most impactful rookies in the NFL so far. He now ranks fourth on the team in catches (27), receiving yards (385) and touchdowns (two) despite being inactive for the first two weeks of the season.
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NFL playoff predictions as Seahawks return from their bye week
As the Seattle Seahawks return to action this Sunday night, they do so with a golden opportunity. Sitting at 5-2, the Seahawks have a chance to move to 6-2 against a deeply wounded and struggling Washington Commanders team.
The Texans look for their second consecutive win as they host the Broncos in a game that's pivotal to their playoff hopes
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