AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers NFL Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 18

Projected starting QB: Justin Herbert, as of October 18, 2026

Next: at Kansas City Chiefs, Sun, Oct 18, 04:25 PM ET

68
Depth
OFF
64
DEF
76

#29 in the NFL

0-5 · Rebuilding

Who is the starting QB for the Chargers?

Justin Herbert is the projected starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers as of October 18, 2026. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
10
Justin HerbertStarter
2
7
DJ Uiagalelei
3
5
Trey LanceInjured Reserve
RB
87
Omarion HamptonStarter
2
57
Keaton Mitchell
3
70
Kimani Vidal
FB
44
Scott MatlockStarter
2
30
Alec IngoldInjured Reserve
WR1
15
Ladd McConkeyStarter
2
89
Brenen ThompsonQuestionable
3
12
Derius Davis
WR2
1
Quentin JohnstonStarter
2
84
KeAndre Lambert-SmithQuestionable
WR3
82
Theo Wease Jr.Starter
1
9
Tre' HarrisOut
TE
88
Charlie KolarStarter
2
86
Oronde Gadsden
3
40
Hayden Rucci
4
83
David NjokuInjured Reserve
LT
77
Travis BurkeStarter
2
65
Logan Taylor
3
71
Branson Taylor
4
70
Rashawn SlaterInjured Reserve
5
67
Isaiah WorldOut
LG
65
Logan TaylorStarter
1
74
Kayode AwosikaOut
3
66
Jake Slaughter
4
79
Trey Pipkins IIIInjured Reserve
5
75
Trevor PenningInjured Reserve
C
66
Jake SlaughterStarter
2
60
Jacob Spomer
3
63
Tyler BiadaszInjured Reserve
RG
69
Cole StrangeStarter
2
73
Alex Harkey
3
75
Trevor PenningInjured Reserve
RT
73
Alex HarkeyStarter
1
76
Joe AltOut
3
61
Daniel Brunskill

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Matchup

Changed in Week 6

  • KR: Derius Davis → Keaton Mitchell
  • FB: Alec Ingold → Scott Matlock (injury)
  • WR2: KeAndre Lambert-Smith added to the chart
Los Angeles Chargers Week 6 Depth Chart Changes

Checking injuries? See the NFL inactives list for who is ruled out this week.

Week 6

at Kansas City Chiefs

Sun, Oct 18 · 04:25 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 18

Points/G
16.8
Yards/G
315.6
Pass Yds/G
187.4
Rush Yds/G
128.2
TO Margin
-5
3rd Down %
34.85%
Total TD
9
Sacks
11
TFL
22
INT
4
WHY #29 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 79 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 79 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 0-5 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 2.4 wins (likely 1-4)

Record so far 0-5, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Los Angeles Chargers Starting Quarterback

Los Angeles Chargers starting lineup

Justin Herbert is the projected starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers as of October 18, 2026. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second.

Also projected for the Chargers: Omarion Hampton at running back, Ladd McConkey at wide receiver and Charlie Kolar at tight end.

The full Los Angeles Chargers two-deep was last updated October 18, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Justin Herbert · QBOmarion Hampton · RBLadd McConkey · WRCharlie Kolar · TE

Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report

22 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 18, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Chargers' starting quarterback?
Justin Herbert is the projected starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers as of October 18, 2026. DJ Uiagalelei is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Chargers?
Omarion Hampton is the projected starter at running back for the Chargers, with Keaton Mitchell listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Chargers?
Ladd McConkey is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Chargers, with Brenen Thompson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Chargers?
Charlie Kolar is the projected starter at tight end for the Chargers, with Oronde Gadsden listed second.
When does Los Angeles Chargers play next?
Next: at Kansas City Chiefs, Sun, Oct 18, 04:25 PM ET.
When was the Los Angeles Chargers depth chart last updated?
The Los Angeles Chargers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 18, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Chargers Roster

Every player on the Los Angeles Chargers depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: Ladd McConkey, Brenen Thompson, Derius Davis

Wide Receiver: Quentin Johnston, KeAndre Lambert-Smith

Wide Receiver: Tre' Harris, Theo Wease Jr.

Left Tackle: Travis Burke, Logan Taylor, Branson Taylor, Rashawn Slater, Isaiah World

Left Guard: Kayode Awosika, Logan Taylor, Jake Slaughter, Trey Pipkins III, Trevor Penning

Center: Jake Slaughter, Jacob Spomer, Tyler Biadasz

Right Guard: Cole Strange, Alex Harkey, Trevor Penning

Right Tackle: Joe Alt, Alex Harkey, Daniel Brunskill

Quarterback: Justin Herbert, DJ Uiagalelei, Trey Lance

Tight End: Charlie Kolar, Oronde Gadsden, Hayden Rucci, David Njoku

Running Back: Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal

Fullback: Scott Matlock, Alec Ingold

Defense

Left Defensive End: Teair Tart, Nick Barrett

Nose Tackle: Jamaree Caldwell, Dalvin Tomlinson

Right Defensive End: Justin Eboigbe

Weakside Linebacker: Tuli Tuipulotu, Bud Dupree, Caleb Murphy

Left Inside Linebacker: Daiyan Henley, Marlowe Wax

Right Inside Linebacker: Del'Shawn Phillips, Troy Dye, Denzel Perryman

Strongside Linebacker: Khalil Mack, Akheem Mesidor

Left Cornerback: Cam Hart, Rodney Shelley

Strong Safety: Derwin James Jr., Tony Jefferson, Kendall Williamson

Free Safety: Elijah Molden, Genesis Smith, RJ Mickens

Right Cornerback: Donte Jackson, Deane Leonard, Isas Waxter

Nickel Back: Tarheeb Still

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Cameron Dicker

Punter: JK Scott

Holder: JK Scott

Punt Returner: Derius Davis, Brenen Thompson, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Ladd McConkey

Kick Returner: Keaton Mitchell, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Kimani Vidal, Derius Davis

Long Snapper: Josh Harris