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Los Angeles Chargers

0 Super Bowls 1 AFC Title 1960 Founded
Starting QB
Justin Herbert
31.1
#14 in the NFL

Los Angeles Chargers All-Time Quarterback Rankings

43 Quarterbacks 2 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1
Philip Rivers
43.6 Good Great Average Slaps 16
2
Dan Fouts
36.6 Average Average Average Slaps 15
3
Stan Humphries
32.4 Good Average Average Chill 6
4
Justin Herbert
Starter #14 Active
31.1 Great Good Subpar Delulu 6
5
Tobin Rote
30.3 Good Average Average Delulu 2
6
Drew Brees
29.0 Average Good Subpar Delulu 5
7
Jack Kemp
25.4 Great Subpar Subpar Delulu 1
8
John Hadl
17.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 11
9
Doug Flutie
16.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
10
Jim McMahon
16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
11
John Friesz
16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
12
Billy Joe Tolliver
15.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
13
Jim Harbaugh
15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
14
Ryan Leaf
14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
15
Marty Domres
9.4 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
16
Babe Laufenberg
9.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
17
Dick Wood
8.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
18
Easton Stick
8.8 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
19
Ed Luther
8.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
20
James Harris
8.7 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
21
Johnny Unitas
8.5 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
22
Mark Malone
8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
23
Mark Vlasic
8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
24
Mike Kelley
8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
25
Sean Salisbury
8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
26
Steve Tensi
7.9 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
27
Bob Gagliano
7.8 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
28
Tyrod Taylor
7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
29
Cliff Olander
7.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
30
Clint Longley
7.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
31
Craig Whelihan
7.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
32
Erik Kramer
7.4 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
33
Gale Gilbert
7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
34
Jesse Freitas
7.1 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
35
Jim Everett
7.1 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
36
Mark Herrmann
6.9 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
37
Rick Neuheisel
6.7 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
38
Trey Lance
Roster #71 Active
6.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
39
Bob Clatterbuck
6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
40
Moses Moreno
5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
41
Tom Flick
5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
42
Virgil Carter
5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
43
Wayne Clark
5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3

Frequently Asked Questions About the Los Angeles Chargers

Herbert vs Rivers Chargers comparison?

Justin Herbert ranks as current starter while Philip Rivers remains the franchise's all-time legendary QB, defining Chargers history with his tenure.

Chargers offensive line receivers quality?

Chargers prioritize bolstering the offensive line with draft picks like guard Olaivavega Ioane; weapons include key receivers in mock draft needs.

Chargers 2026 QB draft free agency plans?

Chargers focus draft on trenches over QB, selecting guard at No. 22, with no immediate QB depth plans amid healthy starter situation.

Chargers new OC coaching staff changes?

Jim Harbaugh hired Mike McDaniel as OC replacing Greg Roman, added Chris O’Leary as DC and targeting Max McCaffrey for RB coach.

Who is Chargers backup quarterback?

Trey Lance serves as backup to starter Justin Herbert on the verified roster.[verified]