Chargers News: LA's Preseason Schedule Features Intriguing Matchups
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Your Los Angeles Chargers will be ready to have a bounce-back season in 2023 and prove they are one of the best teams in the NFL. However, before the fun starts in September, the NFL season will officially begin in August, as the Bolts will have three preseason games.
All of the preseason games will be held in August, and here is who they will be playing in those games.
#Chargers announce preseason schedule:
— Jeff Miller (@JeffMillerLAT) May 16, 2023
Aug. 12 vs. Rams at SoFi, 6 p.m.
Aug. 20 vs. Saints at SoFi, 4:05 p.m.
Aug. 25 vs. 49ers at Levi’s, 7 p.m.
Haven’t asked Brandon Staley yet but I’m guessing Chargers and Saints will have joint practices before their game.
It will all kick off on Saturday, August 12, against their in-city rivals and SoFi Stadium counterparts Los Angeles Rams. The Rams and Chargers faced each other on New Year's Day late in the 2022 season, where the Chargers came out on top. The Bolts won that game comfortably, as they were fighting for playoff position while the Rams were playing for pride. This will be the third year in a row the Los Angeles teams will play each other in the preseason.
After the Rams, they'll play NFC South opponent New Orleans Saints, and according to Chargers insider Jeff Miller, they could have a joint practice before facing each other on August 20th.
Five days later, they'll face one of the best teams in the NFC and possibly in the league, the San Fransico 49ers. The Bolts and Niners faced each other in Week 10 of the 2022 season, where the Niners came out on top. Although second, third, and fourth stringers will be playing most of the game, LA will still seek some revenge and head into the regular season with some momentum.
Preseason is a great time to let the other guys play, have your superstars get some rest, and build tendencies that will help guide you in the regular season. Football is almost here, and we can't wait!