The Chargers 2024 schedule is expected to be released this week.
As a reminder, the Chargers will host the Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Bengals, Ravens, Buccaneers, Saints and Titans.
They will also visit the Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Browns, Steelers, Falcons, Panthers, Cardinals and Patriots.
With that in mind, let's have some fun with it as I try to guess the Chargers 2024 schedule.
Here is my prediction:
Week 1: Chargers vs. Titans
Sunday, Sept. 8
The Jim Harbaugh Era kicks off at home against Tennessee. The Bolts and Titans meet for the third year in a row. The home team won each of the past two meetings.
Week 2: Chargers at Cardinals
Sunday, Sept. 15
A pair of Top-5 draft picks in Joe Alt and Marvin Harrison, Jr. could be on display early in the season.
Week 3: Chargers at Chiefs
Sunday, Sept. 22
The Bolts could make an early-season statement with a win at Arrowhead.
Take a look back at the fifth week of the Chargers 2024 off-season program in monochrome
Week 4: Chargers vs. Saints
Sunday, Sept. 29
New Orleans makes its first trip to SoFi Stadium for a regular-season game.
Week 5: Chargers at Patriots
Sunday, Oct. 6
The Bolts will look for a second straight win in New England, which is their longest road trip of the season.
Week 6: Chargers vs. Raiders (Monday Night Football)
Monday, Oct. 14
The AFC West foes, both of whom feature new head coaches, do not like each other. Former Chargers GM Tom Telesco now holds the same title with Las Vegas.
Week 7: BYE WEEK
Sunday, Oct. 20
The Bolts get a chance to rest up before 11 straight games to close out the season.
Week 8: Chargers at Falcons
Sunday, Oct. 27
The Chargers hit the road to see Kirk Cousins and Co. Kicker Cameron Dicker hit the game-winner in the Bolts last trip to Atlanta in 2022.
Check out some photos of the Chargers Phase 2, Week 2 workout from the 2024 off-season program
Week 9: Chargers at Browns
Sunday, Nov. 3
This midseason tilt could be pivotal for the playoff race if both teams are in contention at the end of the season.
Week 10: Chargers vs. Bengals (Sunday Night Football)
Sunday, Nov. 10
Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow square off in primetime at SoFi Stadium.
Week 11: Chargers vs. Buccaneers
Sunday, Nov. 17
The Bolts host the Bucs in SoCal for the first time since 2016.
Week 12: Chargers at Broncos
Sunday, Nov. 24
The Chargers look to end a five-game road skid against the Broncos.
Week 13: Chargers vs. Ravens (Thanksgiving)
Thursday, Nov. 28
This one just makes too much sense as The Harbaugh Bowl is a nationally televised (and family) affair in primetime.
Week 14: Chargers at Panthers
Sunday, Dec. 8
The Bolts get some extra rest before taking on their final NFC opponent of the season.
Week 15: Chargers vs. Broncos
Sunday, Dec. 15
A potential playoff push begins with a home date with Denver. The Bolts have won three of the past four home games against the Broncos.
Week 16: Chargers at Steelers
Sunday, Dec. 22
Cold weather football between two teams that want to be physical and run the ball. Sign me up.
Week 17: Chargers vs. Chiefs
Sunday, Dec. 29
No doubt the Bolts want to cap off 2024 with a home victory against Kansas City.
Week 18: Chargers at Raiders
Sunday, Jan. 5
The Chargers close out the regular season on the road. Will a playoff spot be in play for the Bolts?