The Chargers will be looking to play spoiler on Saturday, hosting an 8-6 Bills team currently on the cusp of a playoff berth.
Here are four matchups to watch in Saturday’s game.
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Here are four matchups to watch in Saturday’s game.
The Chargers will be looking to play spoiler on Saturday, hosting an 8-6 Bills team currently on the cusp of a playoff berth.
Here are four matchups to watch in Saturday’s game.
The Chargers are down to their third center.
Brenden Jaimes is preparing for his first NFL start this Saturday against the Bills.
Jaimes will be the starting center going forward after Will Clapp was placed on injured reserve this week.
“I would say I’m more anxious just to get out there, play a full game and show what I can do,” Jaimes said, per the team’s official website. “More so excitement than anything. It’s been a dream of mine to do this and now that it’s finally here, I’m super excited for the opportunity.
After Clapp went down last Thursday against the Raiders, Jaimes came in and played 23 snaps. In 11 pass-blocking snaps, he did not allow a single quarterback pressure.
Jaimes, a 2021 fifth-round pick, has appeared in 34 games. He is a former tackle at Nebraska with 40 consecutive starts, and he also has experience at guard.
“It really makes me appreciate every position now that I’ve played pretty much every position on the O-Line,” Jaimes said. “Being able to play center, I kind know what everybody is going through. I know when to help who, when to help someone if they have this look or if this look is happening then I need to give help to this guy because it’s difficult.
“Just gives me a greater appreciation for everybody who’s on the field with me,” Jaimes added. “It’s funny because I started playing center when I was a little kid and now it’s full circle because I’m at the highest-level playing center. Definitely blessed to be in this position and super excited of playing Saturday.”
As Jaimes is set to enter the fourth season of his pro career in 2024, these reps in the final three games will serve him well as he could show that he’s a viable swing option with the ability to start in a pinch.
“It’s something that he’s waited on for a while here,” Kellen Moore said. He’s earned this opportunity just from continuing to be patient, continuing to develop as a center. He hopped in there this past game. He’ll finish this season off the right way.”
#Bills at #Chargers: Key matchups to watch in Week 16:
The Buffalo Bills will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in their upcoming Week 16 matchup at SoFi Stadium.
The two teams have been rigorously preparing for the contest throughout the past week. Buffalo (8-6) and Los Angeles (5-9) will think they know their upcoming opponent, inside and out, after all the practicing and studying they have put in.
Because of that, despite all the off-field talking, speculation and discussion, it will still be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference when it comes to the final outcome of this upcoming weekend.
With that, here are three key matchups to watch during Saturday’s Bills-Chargers matchup:
The Chargers made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday.
The Chargers made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday.
Los Angeles signed quarterback Will Grier to the active roster. To make room for Grier, the team waived rookie QB Max Duggan.
Additionally, L.A. signed center Cameron Tom to the active roster from the practice squad and placed Will Clapp on injured reserve.
The Chargers also signed center Brent Laing to the practice squad.
Grier will be the backup to Easton Stick.
With Clapp on IR, Brenden Jaimes will serve as the team’s starting center.
A look at how social media reacted to the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster.
The Chargers constructed their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday.
While the majority of the spots filled were to be expected, there were still a couple of surprises, like two undrafted free agents making the cut and letting go of the best offensive lineman of the summer.
Let’s take a look at how social media reacted:
2 of my Top 5 UDFAs (Elijah Dotson & AJ Finley) made the roster!! https://t.co/xGTr6yMx4i
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 29, 2023
DB AJ Finley making the Chargers roster is a shocker based on the rotations that were happening at camp and in the preseason games. Seemed very clear that Mark Webb was significantly ahead of him on the depth chart. (I liked Finley’s college tape a lot FWIW.)
— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) August 29, 2023
AJ Finley arguably the biggest roster surprise for the #Chargers
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) August 29, 2023
Some definite surprises this year like UDFA safety AJ Finley coming out of nowhere to make the 53-man roster. Rookie RB Elijah Dotson found a way to make it as well after his explosive preseason.
The big one I would disagree with is keeping Brenden Jaimes over Zack Bailey. https://t.co/B6c6Oo0G4i
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) August 29, 2023
I definitely did not see Brenden Jaimes and AJ Finley making the initial 53. Good for the two UDFAs (Elijah Dotson and Finley) for making it!
What will change over the next few days? 🤔 https://t.co/8e3opLu6zP
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) August 29, 2023
AJ Finley is the surprise to make the roster. I don’t think anyone had him making it at all.
— ⚡️Rich⚡️ (@Richardgoesblah) August 29, 2023
What I am surprised about the #Chargers 53 man roster
AJ Finley over Mark Webb
Elijah Dotson (and 4 running backs) compared to six wide receivers
David Moa being cut with Otito Ogbonnia on the pup (or even Jerrod Clark)
Brenden Jaimes over Zack Bailey
— ChargersMuse (@ChargersMuse) August 29, 2023
4 RBs, 4 TEs, only 5 WRs, is certainly, once again, a choice.
That said, it’s hard to argue this time, that this was the wrong move. Beyond those 5 WRs, nobody really impressed in the preseason, and those that impressed in camp missed time.
Smartt and Dotson earned their spots.
— Jason Balliet (@Syntari13) August 29, 2023
What a day for Elijah Dotson, the pride of the 916 from his days at Antelope HS and Sacramento State and who finished at Northern Colorado.
He made the LA Chargers final 53-man roster. Not easy. But he goes by Eazy. Dreams do come true. @eazzzydot pic.twitter.com/xUF44dDXYC— Joe Davidson (@SacBee_JoeD) August 29, 2023
Elijah Dotson on the roster?!?!
4 RB’s & 1 FB.
Sheeeeeeeeshhhh
— #Chargers ⚡️ (@BoltsCity1) August 29, 2023
The only shocker to me is Brenden Jaimes over Zack Bailey but:
Jaimes is 2 years younger ✌️
Provides flexibility and C/G/T ⚡️
Was barely behind Zack Bailey in PFF grade this preseason. 👀 pic.twitter.com/dfE109xQI5
— Michael Maclane (@Michael_Maclane) August 29, 2023
Zack Bailey is a pretty shocking cut tbh. Was the only good OL depth piece this preseason outside of Clapp and Jaimes.
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) August 29, 2023
The Chargers cutting Zack Bailey puts a whole lotta unnecessary pressure on Jordan McFadden and Foster Sarell imo. Really wish they had decided to keep him.
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) August 29, 2023
The Chargers keeping Brenden Jaimes over Zack Bailey tells me that if someone gets hurt Jamaree Salyer will kick back to tackle and Jordan McFadden will come in at guard.
— Bolt Beat (@BB_Chargers) August 29, 2023
The Chargers have reduced their roster to 53 players. Here are five takeaways from the decisions made to this point.
The Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday.
Keep in mind that this roster is subject to change as waiver wire claims are made on Wednesday and other players are moved around.
Here’s what we learned from Los Angeles’ initial 53-man roster:
Here’s our prediction for which 33 Chargers players will be cut this week ahead of the trade deadline.
The Chargers’ training camp and preseason are over and now the real work begins as they trim their roster to 53 players by 1 p.m. PT on Tuesday.
Here’s our prediction for which 33 players will be cut (or traded) this week ahead of the trade deadline:
Note: EDGE Carlo Kemp, CB Cam Brown and OL Matt Kaskey have been released as of Sunday.
Here are five of the biggest competitions to watch when the Chargers take on the Rams this Saturday night.
After seven months of waiting, Chargers football returns on Saturday with a number of new storylines as the team embarks on a new season.
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Here are the ones making an impression.
While many starting spots are locked up before the Chargers take the field, here are a few that will be contested throughout the next month.
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While many starting spots are locked up before the Chargers take the field, here are a few that will be hotly contested throughout the next month.