Dates and times for the 2016 schedule will be announced in April, but the Chargers already know who they will face next season.
In addition to the typical pair of games against their AFC West rival Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders, the Chargers are set to face the AFC South and NFC South. The Bolts will host the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers while visiting the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.
The remaining home and away opponent is always decided based on seeding with the other two divisions in the AFC, meaning the Bolts will host the Miami Dolphins and visit the Cleveland Browns. Both games feature a rematch from 2015 in which the Chargers came out victorious.
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Tennessee Titans
All-time Series: Chargers 26, Tennessee 17, 1 tie
More: The Chargers face the Titans for the first time since dropping a 20-17 heartbreaker in Nashville in 2013. It was the team's first loss in 10 meetings vs. the franchise dating back to 1993. Philip Rivers fired three touchdowns to Dante Rosario the last time they hosted Tennessee in a 38-10 win back in 2012.
Jacksonville Jaguars
All-time Series: Chargers 6, Jacksonville 2
More: Next season marks the fourth straight year these two teams square off with the Chargers winning the previous three. Overall, the Bolts have won four in a row against the Jags, including a 31-25 victory in 2015 in which Rivers fired four touchdowns to move past Joe Montana on the all-time list. The last time they hosted Blake Bortles and company was a 33-14 victory in 2014.
New Orleans Saints
All-time Series: Chargers 7, New Orleans 4
More: It's been 12 years since the Saints paid the Bolts a visit, with the Chargers coming out on top 43-17 in 2004. New Orleans won the most recent meeting 31-24 in 2012 on Sunday Night Football.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
All-time Series: Chargers 8, Tampa Bay 2
More: Jameis Winston and Vincent Jackson are primed to lead the Bucs on the road to face the Chargers for the first time since a 31-24 victory at Qualcomm Stadium in 2004. The last time these teams squared off was in 2012 when Tampa Bay won 34-24 at home. They mark the Buccaneers only two victories in the series.
Miami Dolphins
All-time Series: Miami 16, Chargers 15
More: Not only does 2016 mark the fourth straight season the Chargers face the Dolphins, but with the AFC West facing the AFC East in 2017, that means the teams are scheduled to play at least five consecutive years. Danny Woodhead scored four touchdowns in the Bolts 30-14 win this season over Miami, becoming the first Charger since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2007 to accomplish the feat.
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Indianapolis Colts
All-time Series: Chargers 18, Indianapolis 10
More: The Bolts head to the Hoosier State for the first time since a 36-14 win in 2010. In fact, the Chargers haven't lost in Indy in 12 years when they fell 34-31 in overtime. The game marks the team's first meeting vs. Andrew Luck and the Colts since a 19-9 home victory on Monday Night Football in 2013.
Houston Texans
All-time Series: Chargers 4, Houston 1
More: Rivers is primed to match wits with JJ Watt and the Texans for the first time since Houston rallied for a 31-28 road victory to open 2013 on Monday Night Football. The last time the Bolts visited Reliant Stadium came in 2010 when they marched out with a 29-23 victory. The Chargers have never scored less than 24 points in five meetings vs. the Texans dating back to 2002.
Carolina Panthers
All-time Series: Carolina 4, Chargers 1
More: The Chargers haven't played the Panthers since Cam Newton led his squad to a convincing 31-7 road win in 2012. It marks the first meeting at Bank of America Stadium between the teams since a 17-6 Bolts victory in 2004, and will be the second time in three seasons the team faced the reigning NFC Champions (Seattle Seahawks in 2014).
Atlanta Falcons
All-time Series:Atlanta 8, Chargers 1
More: Matt Ryan marched into Qualcomm Stadium and handed the Bolts a 27-3 loss back in 2012. Now, Rivers looks to return the favor as the Chargers visit the Peach State for the first time in 12 years, when they lost 21-20. The Bolts lone win was a 10-7 victory back in 1988.
Cleveland Browns
All-time Series: Chargers 15, Cleveland 8, 1 Tie
More: The Chargers hope to avenge a 7-6 loss at FirstEnergy Stadium on a rainy, windy day back in 2012. The Bolts came out on top, 30-27, when the Browns came west this season as Josh Lambo booted a game-winning field goal with no time remaining in regulation. Danny Woodhead and Dontrelle Inman also set career-longs with catches of 61 and 68 yards respectively.
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A list of the Pro Bowlers the Chargers will face in 2016.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 27-20. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Kenny Wiggins
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Kenny Wiggins
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Jahleel Addae
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Jahleel Addae
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean McGrath
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean McGrath
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean Culkin and Derek Watt
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean Culkin and Derek Watt
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Trevor Williams
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Trevor Williams
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Robinson (15) catches a 90 yard touchdown pass with 4:49 to play in the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL Game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in New Orleans, La. (Rick Wilson via AP Images)
Korey Toomer scores a touchdown after a interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif.
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Casey Hayward
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Casey Hayward
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Darius Philon
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Darius Philon
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Antonio Gates
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Antonio Gates
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack (52) pass rushes during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Denver, Colo. The Raiders won the game, 15-12. (Greg Trott via AP)
Korey Toomer celebrates a touchdown after a interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Korey Toomer celebrates a touchdown after a interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Adrian Phillips
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Adrian Phillips
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dexter McCoil
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dexter McCoil
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Russell Okung
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Russell Okung
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Austin Ekeler
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Austin Ekeler
Atlanta Falcons Patrick DiMarco (42) during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 20,2015 in Jacksonville, FL.
(Tom DiPace via AP)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. Jones scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dontrelle Inman
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dontrelle Inman
Cleveland Browns offensive center Alex Mack (55) sets at the line of scrimmage during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 30-13. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Korey Toomer celebrates a touchdown after a interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif.
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51) points as he gets set to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage during the 2015 week 13 regular season NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won the game 15-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) returns a kick against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins won 20 - 10 to end the NFL football regular season. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Melvin Ingram and Nigel Harris
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Melvin Ingram and Nigel Harris
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Branden Albert (76) pass blocks during the 2015 week 10 regular season NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Philadelphia. The Dolphins won the game 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. Kansas City won 30-0. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Joey Bosa and Cardale Jones
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Joey Bosa and Cardale Jones
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Brad Penner)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dan Feeney, Kyle Emanuel and Spencer Pulley
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dan Feeney, Kyle Emanuel and Spencer Pulley
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Hayes Pullard
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Hayes Pullard
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart makes an immediate impact with a big 59-yard run in the NFL Football Divisional Playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Kent Smith)
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
The Bolts remain focused in practice as they continue their preparation for Week 5's matchup against the Giants.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Trai Turner (70) pass blocks in action against Atlanta Falcons Sunday December 13, 2015, in Charlotte, N.C. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) stretches before the game against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta, GA. (AP Photo/Kent Smith)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) celebrates a sack during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. Carolina won 31-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean Culkin and Hunter Henry
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Sean Culkin and Hunter Henry
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Jerry Attaochu
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Jerry Attaochu
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dexter McCoil
Week 5: LAC vs. NYG - Travel - Dexter McCoil
Cleveland Browns lineman Joe Thomas blocks during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Cleveland. Arizona won 34-20. (AP Photo/David Richard)
