Here is what you need to know about the Chargers as they head into a Week 14 home game against the Eagles
Eric Smith
The Bolts are back on track.
Here's what you need to know about the Bolts ahead of Week 14.
1. What happened in Week 13?
The Chargers rolled past the Raiders on Sunday, using a dominant second half to securea 31-14 winagainst their division rival.
The Bolts have now swept the Raiders in both seasons under Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and remained perfect (4-0) in AFC West play so far this year.
The Chargers pulled away from the Raiders by outscoring them 24-7 in the final two quarters, including a 14-0 spurt in the third frame.
The Bolts outgained the Raiders 341 to 156 in total yards and held the ball for 35 minutes and 48 seconds, 11-plus more minutes than Las Vegas had in time of possession.
Kimani Vidalran for a career-high 126 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown, while Jaret Patterson, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey each scored for the Bolts.
Defensively, Tuli Tuipulotu had a pair of the Chargers 5.0 sacks and has now set a career-best with 10.0 sacks on the season. Tony Jefferson also had an interception for the Bolts defense, which allowed a season-low 31 rushing yards in Week 13.
Harbaugh said he was proud of how his team showed up coming out of the bye week.
"We're going to have to do it again next week, and the week after that and the week after that," Harbaugh said. "But I love the way our team responded."
2. What is the Chargers record?
The Chargers sit at 8-4 and remain squarely in the AFC playoff race.
The Bolts, who have won four of their past five games, sit at second place in the AFC West and are one of two teams in the division with a winning record.
The first-place Broncos won in overtime Sunday night to tally their ninth straight win and improve to 10-2.
The Chiefs fell to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving and dropped to 6-6 on the season. The Raiders, meanwhile, are 2-10 and in the midst of another losing season.
Besides staying perfect in AFC West play on Sunday, the Bolts also moved their conference record to 7-2, which is currently the best mark among all AFC teams.
3. What about Justin Herbert's hand injury?
All eyes will be onJustin Herbertthis week.
The Chargers quarterback suffered a broken bone in his left hand on Sunday and will undergo surgery on Monday, Harbaugh announced after Sunday's win.
"He had a break in the back of the hand. He's going to have a procedure done [Monday] on it," Harbaugh said.
Both Harbaugh and Herbert said it's unclear of the quarterback will miss any time going forward. Herbert said both he and the Chargers medical staff are hopeful that he won't have to miss any games.
"I'm treating it as if I'm playing on Monday," Herbert said. "I think they were very hopeful for that. I think that's something that we'll see [Monday] and we'll get a feel for. I think they were very hopeful so that's always a good thing."
Harbaugh said: "We'll see where the week takes us."
The Chargers Head Coach later added: "He's as tough as they come. Taped it up, glove and played a great game."
4. What are the Chargers playoff odds?
The Chargers are currently in a playoff spot as the No. 5 seed and first Wild Card team in the AFC playoff picture.
The Bolts entered Week 13 as the fifth seed and will will stay there headed into Week 14.
The three current Wild Card teams Chargers, Colts and Bills all sit at 8-4, but the Chargers are the fifth seed because of best conference record, the aforementioned 7-2 mark.
The Colts are the No. 6 seed because of a better conference record (6-3) than the Bills (5-3). Indianapolis has lost three of four games to drop out of first place in the AFC South.
According to The Athletic, the Chargers have a 63 percent chance to make the playoffs. ESPN has those odds at 61 percent while NFL Next Gen Stats also has the Bolts with a 61 percent chance to make the dance.
The Bolts face a tough final game stretch as each remaining opponent (Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys, Texans and Broncos) either currently holds a postseason spot or is fighting for a playoff berth.
5. Who is the Week 14 opponent?
The Bolts will host thePhiladelphia Eagleson Monday Night Football in Week 14.
Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is at 5:15 p.m. (PT).
The Eagles lead the NFC East with an 8-4 record but have dropped two straight games, including a 24-15 loss to the Bears on Friday.

















