Chargers schedule 2024: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Vinnie Iyer

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The Chargers are coming off a disappointing 5-12 season under previous coach Brandon Staley. They're counting on being much improved record-wise in the 2024 NFL season under big-name replacement Jim Harbaugh.

Harbaugh comes to Los Angeles after leading Michigan to the CFP national championship. He brings plenty of hype to the team, too, after what he accomplished in San Francisco with the 49ers, getting to Super Bowl 47.

Before last season, the Chargers went 10-7 and made the playoffs as a wild-card team. They will have that kind of expectation with Harbaugh on the sidelines with Justin Herbert still at quarterback. Here's how Los Angeles' schedule shapes up for the 2024 NFL season:

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Los Angeles Chargers schedule 2024

The Chargers' full schedule, including dates, times, and locations, was unveiled on Wednesday, May 15. Here's the complete rundown including opponents, dates, times, and TV channels for the 2024 season.

Their opponents for the 2024 NFL season will be as follows:

  • Home: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans
  • Away: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals
WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets
1Sept. 8vs. Raiders4:05 p.m.CBSBuy now
2Sept. 15at Chargers1 p.m.FoxBuy now
3Sept. 22at Steelers1 p.m.CBSBuy now
4Sept. 29vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.CBSBuy now
5Bye week------------------------------------
6Oct. 13at Broncos4:05 p.m.CBSBuy now
7Oct. 21 (Mon.)at Cardinals9 p.m.ESPN+Buy now
8Oct. 27vs. Saints4:05 p.m.FoxBuy now
9Nov. 3at Browns1 p.m.CBSBuy now
10Nov. 10vs. Titans4;05 p.m.FoxBuy now
11Nov. 17vs. Bengals4:25 p.m.CBSBuy now
12Nov. 25 (Mon.)vs. Ravens8:15 p.m.ESPNBuy now
13Dec. 1at Falcons1 p.m.CBSBuy now
14Dec. 8at Chiefs8:20 p.m.NBCBuy now
15Dec. 15vs. Buccaneers4:25 p.m.FoxBuy now
16Dec. 22vs. Broncos4:05 p.m.FoxBuy now
17TBDat PatriotsTBDTBDBuy now
18TBDat RaidersTBDTBDBuy now

Chargers strength of schedule

The Chargers have a favorable schedule awaiting Harbaugh in his first season back in the NFL. They are tied for the league's fifth-easiest schedule based on the 2023 combined winning percentage (.478, 138-151). They set up well for reward after falling all the way to last place in the AFC West.

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Chargers prediction 2024

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Toughest tests: The Chargers need to deal with the Chiefs twice, for starters. They also play all of the NFC North, with the Bengals, Ravens, Steelers, and Browns all bringing their share of challenges. They also will hope to fare better vs. the Broncos and Raiders to dig out of the division cellar.

Biggest breaks: The Chargers have a lot of them. Getting the last-place Titans and Patriots helps, along with the Broncos and Raiders, who also have QB issues. They also draw the entire NFC South in interconference play and add a manageable, short road trip to the Cardinals.

Bottom line: The Chargers are well positioned for a big immediate turnaround under Harbaugh. Going 4-2 in the division is reachable, as is going 3-2 against their favorable NFC slate. They should also pick up at least three wins outside of the division in AFC play. That adds up to getting back to 2022 form as a wild-card contender behind the Chiefs.

Chargers 2024 record prediction: 10-7

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Vinnie Iyer

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Vinnie Iyer, has been with TSN since 1999, not long after graduating from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He has produced NFL content for more than 20 years, turning his attention to full-time writing in 2007. A native of St. Louis, Mo. but now a long-time resident of Charlotte, N.C. Vinnie’s top two professional sports teams are Cardinals and Blues, but he also carries purple pride for all things Northwestern Wildcats. He covers every aspect of the NFL for TSN including player evaluations, gambling and fantasy football, where he is a key contributor. Vinnie represents TSN as host of the “Locked On Fantasy Football” podcast on the Locked On network. Over his many years at TSN, he’s also written about MLB, NBA, NASCAR, college football, tennis, horse racing, film and television. His can’t-miss program remains “Jeopardy!”, where he was once a three-day champion and he is still avid about crossword puzzles and trivia games. When not watching sports or his favorite game show, Vinnie is probably watching a DC, Marvel or Star Wars-related TV or movie.