Ha llegado la hora del fútbol en diciembre.
En horario estelar de lunes por la noche y contra los actuales campeones del Super Bowl, Águilas de Filadelfia, los Chargers comienzan posiblemente la racha de cinco partidos más difíciles de su temporada
Y el entrenador en jefe de los Chargers, Jim Harbaugh, sabe muy bien qué tiempo del año es.
"Disfruten la temporada competitiva. Yo la llamo la temporada competitiva," dijo Harbaugh. "Está la temporada navideña, esta es la temporada competitiva.
"Y los competidores son bienvenidos," agregó Harbaugh. "Y los jugadores la clave."
La noticia más grande en la semana de preparación fue el estado de Justin Herbert.
Herbert se sometió a una cirugía exitosa el lunes para estabilizar una fractura en su mano izquierda. El mariscal de campo dijo el miércoles que le colocaron "una placa y algunos tornillos" en la mano y que el mayor problema de ahora en adelante era intentar reducir la inflamación.
El mismo día dijo que tenía la esperanza de jugar en el Monday Night.
"Sí, ese es el plan. Prepararme como si fuera a jugar," dijo Herbert. "Veremos cómo van los próximos días. Haré todo lo posible para estar ahí para el equipo y para los muchachos."
Check out the best photos from practice on Friday at The Bolt in El Segundo!
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Friday, December 5, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Después de practicar toda la semana de forma limitada y tras el último reporte de lesionados entregado el sábado, Herbert está oficialmente listado como cuestionable para el partido.
Pero Harbaugh volvió a expresar su confianza en ver al mariscal de campo en acción.
"En la cancha, optimista, se veía bien," dijo Harbaugh el viernes. "Lo realmente bueno es que le pregunto todos los días: '¿Mejor hoy que ayer?'
"Mucho mejor el jueves que el miércoles, y el viernes mejor que el jueves. Esperamos que mañana sea mejor que hoy," añadió Harbaugh.
Ahora, si Herbert no puede jugar contra los Eagles, el mariscal suplente Trey Lance será quien tendrá la responsabilidad de liderar la ofensiva del conjunto del rayo.
Pero incluso si Lance no es titular y Herbert comienza el juego, el producto de North Dakota State igual podría tener un papel importante en el transcurso del partido.
Harbaugh explicó a principios de semana que, debido a que Herbert no pudo alinearse detrás de su centro, Lance podría ser una opción en situaciones de línea de gol y de corto yardaje y podría tener repeticiones en esos escenarios ante Filadelfia.
Pase lo que pase, Lance sigue listo para lo que se le pida.
"Este es el equipo de Justin," dijo Lance. "Si está lo suficientemente sano para jugar, genial, busquemos la manera de ganar.
"Simplemente voy a seguir haciendo todo lo posible para ayudar al equipo a ganar." añadió Lance.
Check out the best photos from practice on Thursday at The Bolt in El Segundo!
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Pero ante los últimos campeones de la liga no todo será ejecución ofensiva, la defensa también sabe que tendrán mucho trabajo.
"Son [8-4], líderes de la división y actuales campeones del mundo," dijo Harbaugh. "Es solo respeto y estamos trabajando arduamente para encontrar estrategias ofensivas que funcionen, conseguir primeros downs, mover el balón y sumar puntos."
Incluso con la ofensiva de los Eagles llegando al partido tras dos derrotas consecutivas, los Bolts conocen el peligro que representa Jalen Hurts en el centro, Saquon Barkley en el backfield y A.J. Brown y Devonta Smith por fuera.
Los Chargers están listos para el desafío.
"Son los actuales campeones del mundo… emocionados de estar ocupados con ellos," dijo el coordinador defensivo de los Chargers, Jesse Minter.
Queda mucho por decidir en el último mes de la temporada. Todo comienza el lunes.
Pero como enfatizaron los Chargers durante toda la semana, ganar es lo más importante y el resto se dará solo.
"No escuchen nada de fuera del estadio ni lean las probabilidades de llegar a los playoffs," dijo el safety Tony Jefferson. "Una vez que llega diciembre, la liga se va día a día, partido a partido.
"Lo único que importa es salir y ganar," añadió Jefferson.
