Omar Navarro
The Chargers returned from the bye week on a high note with awin over the AFC West rival Raiders.
The Bolts remain at home as they get ready to host the Eagles.Kickoff against Philadelphiafrom SoFi Stadium is at 5:15 p.m. (PT).
NFL analysts and publications have released their weekly power rankings. Take a look at where the Bolts are ranked as they enterWeek 14.
No. 11: Vinnie IyerSporting News(Last Week: No. 13)
The Chargers didn't get much of a challenge from the Raiders but they will get a nice NFC challenge before the playoffs with the Eagles next before a rematch with the Chiefs.
No. 13: Frank SchwabYahoo Sports(Last Week: No. 15)
Running back Kimani Vidal has been hot and cold, but coming off a 126-yard game against the Raiders, he should maintain a role even when rookie Omarion Hampton returns from injury. The running game and defense will need to help Justin Herbert, who will be playing after getting surgery on a broken bone in his left hand.
No. 14:Ralph VacchianoFox Sports(Last Week: No. 15)
No. 14: NFL Nation Kris RhimESPN(Last Week: No. 13)
X factor for final stretch: Running back Omarion Hampton
The 2025 first-round pick has been on injured reserve since Week 5 because of a left ankle fracture but could return to the field as early as Monday against the Eagles. Hampton had been a consistent, bruising force on the ground and a safety valve in the passing game for Herbert. Hampton caught 17 passes from Weeks 3 to 5, tied for second most on the team with wide receiver Keenan Allen. Hampton was also third in the NFL in yards from scrimmage (364) over that span. His return should jump-start this offense at a crucial part of the season.
No. 14: Mike FlorioPro Football Talk(Last Week: No. 16)
No. 14: Conor OrrSports Illustrated(Last Week: No. 16)
No. 15: Eric EdholmNFL.com(Last Week: No. 17)
The Chargers can still win the AFC West, and they still have a better chance than not of making the playoffs, but Herbert's health remains a stark concern.
No. 15: Brent SobleskiBleacher Report(Last Week: No. 17)
No. 15: Chad Graff & Josh KendallThe Athletic(Last Week: No. 15)
Best-case scenario: The running game clicks
They entered Sunday ranked 20th in rushing success rate and EPA per rush. But against the Raiders, they ran for 192 yards.
No. 17: Dan WilkinstheScore(Last Week: No. 17)
The Chargers have the quarterback, the playmakers, the defense, and the coaching to go on a playoff run. The offensive line has been decimated by injuries, though.
No. 18: Pete PriscoCBS Sports(Last Week: No. 18)
They came off their bye and beat up a bad Raiders team. Now here come the Eagles with Justin Herbert's hand injury a major concern.
No. 19: Nate DavisUSA Today(Last Week: No. 17)
