Are the Los Angeles Chargers playing today? NFL Week 12 schedule, matchups, teams on a bye

Are the Los Angeles Chargers playing today? NFL Week 12 schedule, matchups, teams on a byeStory byAre the Los Angeles Chargers playing today? NFL Week 12 schedule, matchups, teams on a byeNick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYSun, November 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM UTC·2 min read

The Los Angeles Chargers have been playing on low power mode recently.

Jim Harbaugh's team has been battered and bruised, taking a potential Super Bowl contender and ripping the star-studded roster apart piece by piece each week. In many ways, Justin Herbert is almost the last man standing – even though the poor offensive line play makes that a challenge too.

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Los Angeles lost both of its starting tackles, a pair of running backs and much more along the way. In other words, the Chargers are surviving, not thriving.

Despite that, Harbaugh's crew is 7-4 and in playoff position as we head into the final stretch of the season. They'll look to heal up over the bye week and hope to find a way to navigate those injuries before a possible postseason run.

Here's what to know about Week 12.

Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.1 / 4

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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.

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Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.3 / 4

Best images of the 2025 NFL season

Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.4 / 4

Best images of the 2025 NFL season

Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.

Are the Chargers playing today?

The Chargers are not playing on Nov. 23.

Los Angeles is on its bye in Week 12, along with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. The Chargers will return to action in Week 13 when they host the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30.

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Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 12 bye

The Chargers are one of four teams on a bye in Week 12 and one of two in the AFC West:

• Denver Broncos

• Los Angeles Chargers

• Miami Dolphins

• Washington Commanders

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NFL Week 12 schedule

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans, 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 23

• New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.

• Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.

• New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.

• New York Giants at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.

• Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.

• Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.

• Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.

• Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m.

• Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m.

• Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints, 4:25 p.m.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 24

• Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Do the Chargers play today? NFL Week 12 bye schedule

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