Los Angeles Chargers Playoffs 2027
The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4, 4th in the AFC West, 4 games behind the Kansas City Chiefs. They are 2 games behind the No. 7 seed with 13 to play. Next: home to the Denver Broncos, Sun, Oct 11 · 4:05 PM EDT on CBS.
BroncosSun, Oct 11 · 4:05 PM EDT · CBSAFC West Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chiefs | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Ravens | 3-1 | 1 |
| 3 |  Jaguars | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Bills | 3-1 | 1 |
| 5 |  Raiders | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Browns | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 |  Patriots | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Broncos | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Steelers | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Bengals | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Chargers | 0-4 | 4 |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Chargers 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs  Cardinals | L 14-26 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Raiders | L 14-26 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at Bills | L 16-24 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at  Seahawks | L 23-30 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs Broncos | 4:05 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at Chiefs | 4:25 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at  Rams | 4:05 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs  Texans | 4:05 PM |
| 10 | Nov 16 | at Ravens | 8:15 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Jets | 4:05 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | vs Patriots | 8:20 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | at  Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | at Raiders | 4:05 PM |
| 15 | Dec 17 | vs  49ers | 8:15 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | at  Dolphins | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 2 | vs Chiefs | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Broncos | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Los Angeles Chargers playoffs page refreshes after every Chargers game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Los Angeles Chargers playoffs FAQ
Are the Los Angeles Chargers in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 2 games behind the No. 7 seed with 13 games left.
When is the next Chargers game?
Sun, Oct 11 · 4:05 PM EDT, home to the Denver Broncos, on CBS.
What is the Chargers record at home, on the road and in the division?
0-2 at home, 0-2 away, 0-1 in the AFC West and 0-2 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.