The Bolts are back in El Segundo following their bye week.
The Chargers practiced Monday at The Bolt as they ramp up preparations for their Week 6 divisional matchup against the Broncos.
NFL analysts and publications have released their weekly power rankings. Take a look at where the Bolts are ranked as they enter Week 6.
No. 12: Josh Kendall – The Athletic (Last Week: No. 12)
J.K. Dobbins is quietly one of the feel-good stories so far this season. Dobbins missed all of the 2021 season because of a knee injury and most of 2023 with an Achilles injury, but he's averaging 85.5 yards per game. That makes him the 15th-best running back in fantasy leagues (15.5). Not bad for a guy drafted at 130.
No. 15: Conor Orr – Sports Illustrated (Last Week: No. 14)
At the bye, the Chargers are 25th in EPA per play and 22nd in rushing EPA per play. Justin Herbert is 26th in EPA and completion percentage over expectation composite. While everyone will assume this is a negative, I'm trying to illustrate how much growth there still can be from this team over the back end of its season. If the team holds up injury-wise, there is no reason to believe they won't be in a good spot by Thanksgiving. Up until that point, L.A.'s schedule breaks more fortuitously than almost any other team in the NFL.
No. 16: Vinnie Iyer – Sporting News (Last Week: No. 17)
The Chargers needed a bye to help Justin Herbert heal ... and get more settled in the new offense. The defense is working fine, but look for them to help by opening up the passing game more with Herbert's young weapons.
No. 18: Nate Davis – USA Today (Last Week: No. 17)
Check out the best photos from the first practice of Week 6 on Monday at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Monday, October 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
No. 19: Eric Edholm – NFL.com (Last Week: No. 18)
Early bye weeks might earn groans from teams when the schedules are released, but this one seemed to fall at an opportune time for the Chargers, given all their injuries. Justin Herbert definitely needed the time off to rest his ankle. The offensive line missed both starting tackles in Week 4. The defense missed Joey Bosa. Even the special teams coverage units were down several contributors. Now the Chargers must go on the road for three of the next four games, with a tough matchup against the Saints tucked in the middle. Two straight losses after the 2-0 start isn't likely how Jim Harbaugh imagined things going, but everything the Chargers want to accomplish remains ahead of them. This defense has far surpassed what last year's unit did during any four-game stretch last season, and the Bolts should be a little more effective offensively with some better health.
No. 18: NFL Nation, Kris Rhim – ESPN (Last Week: No. 18)
No. 20: BR NFL Staff – Bleacher Report (Last Week: No. 19)
The Los Angeles Chargers hit their bye week a .500 team fresh off a crushing loss to the rival Chiefs. But there has been improvement in Los Angeles over the first month of the 2024 season.
Last year, the Chargers were a sieve defensively, allowing the fifth-most yards per game in the league. This year, the Bolts are seventh in the league in total defense—with many of the same personnel that were on last year's squad.
No. 20: Pete Prisco – CBS Sports (Last Week: No. 20)
They battled through a bunch of major injuries before their bye, but some of those players are expected back this week against Denver. Quarterback Justin Herbert probably needed the bye as much as anybody to help heal his injured ankle.
No. 20: Mike Florio – Pro Football Talk (Last Week: No. 20)
Attack the bye with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind?
No. 22: Frank Schwab – Yahoo Sports (Last Week: No. 21)
The Chargers should be healthier after the bye. Their Week 6 game is at Denver, which should help determine which AFC West team might stick in the wild-card mix this season.
No. 25: Diante Lee – The Ringer (Last Week: No. 25)
Justin Herbert should be healthier coming out of the bye than he's been at any other point thus far; this team needed to use its downtime to develop some new wrinkles to maximize its All-Pro-level quarterback.
