2023 Los Angeles Chargers season
The 2023 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their eighth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their fourth playing their home games at SoFi Stadium, their tenth and final under general manager Tom Telesco and their third and final under head coach Brandon Staley. The Chargers failed to improve on their 10–7 record from the previous season following a Week 12, 10–20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. They then guaranteed a worse record following a Week 14, 7–24 loss to the Denver Broncos. With a Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Chargers were eliminated from playoff contention.
| 2023 Los Angeles Chargers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dean Spanos |
| General manager | Tom Telesco (fired December 15) JoJo Wooden (interim) |
| Head coach | Brandon Staley (fired December 15, 5–9 record) Giff Smith (interim; 0–3 record) |
| Home field | SoFi Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–12 |
| Division place | 4th AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | WR Keenan Allen OLB Khalil Mack |
| AP All-Pros | PR Derius Davis (2nd team) |
| Uniform | |
Already struggling with a 5–7 start, the Chargers were dealt with a devastating blow when they lost franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert following a week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos to a broken finger. Los Angeles lost 7 games decided by 3 points or less, the most in the NFL.