It's no secret the Chargers reside in perhaps the most competitive division in football.
Of course, the Bolts were one of the three teams the AFC West sent to the postseason just a year ago.
But how likely are they to send three teams again?
Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman had a fun exercise on a recent episode of The Athletic Football Show podcast where they ranked which division would most likely put three teams in the playoffs in 2025.
Klassen is high on the AFC West to do the same once again, as he ranked the AFC West as his No. 1 most likely division.
And he feels confident in it because of what the Chargers have done to continue to build off their playoff berth a season ago.
"I still expect them to probably be a top-10 defense again," Klassen said on the episode about the Bolts. "I still think the quarterback is pretty special and I still think there's enough, when I look at Ladd McConkey, Omarion Hampton, the offense can have enough to it, that I think it should be pretty good."
Check out the best photos from the eighteenth day of Training Camp 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo!
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
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The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Helman, on the other hand, had the AFC West at No. 2 in his rankings behind the NFC West.
His case for the Chargers to be one of these three teams in the playoffs is spearheaded by none other than Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh.
"The Chargers, I wish they had done a bit more in the offseason, but it's hard to argue with the totality of it," Helman said. "Obviously, their outlook took a huge hit late last week when Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending injury.
"Even still, I think these are solid rosters and I think it's a really good point that the coaching matters," Helman added. "I don't want to say we, [but] I undersold Jim Harbaugh's effect on the Chargers last year."
Klassen echoed the sentiment, as a Harbaugh-led team, in his eyes, has earned the respect of being one of the most trusted squads in the NFL.
"Obviously, all that being aside, Jim Harbaugh is already back in that tier of like, these are just one of the handful of coaches I really trust the most," Klassen said. "I really have a decent amount of faith in the Chargers [this year]."
