5 Biggest Games On San Diego Chargers' 2016 NFL Schedule

By Brendan Patel

The San Diego Chargers will once again be in a tough division and could have trouble moving out of the last place position they occupied last season. They must get off to a better start and take advantage of some of the easier opponents on their schedule. Here are their five biggest games next season.

5 Biggest Games On San Diego Chargers\' 2016 NFL Schedule
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5. Dec. 11 at Carolina Panthers

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Playing an early morning game against the Panthers will not be easy, but it will be a test to how much the Chargers have improved. The Panthers should again be one of the top teams in the league, led by an elite quarterback and a dominant defense.

5. Dec. 11 at Carolina Panthers

Playing an early morning game against the Panthers will not be easy, but it will be a test to how much the Chargers have improved. The Panthers should again be one of the top teams in the league, led by an elite quarterback and a dominant defense.

4. Sept. 25 at Indianapolis Colts

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The Colts could provide an early measuring stick for the Chargers, as they are still a solid team when Andrew Luck is healthy. This will be a tough game for the Chargers who must prove that they can win away from home.

4. Sept. 25 at Indianapolis Colts

The Colts could provide an early measuring stick for the Chargers, as they are still a solid team when Andrew Luck is healthy. This will be a tough game for the Chargers who must prove that they can win away from home.

3. Oct. 13 vs. Denver Broncos

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The Broncos are the defending champions, and the Chargers will get a chance to beat them at home. The Chargers have played the Broncos tough in the past and must do better against divisional opponents.

3. Oct. 13 vs. Denver Broncos

The Broncos are the defending champions, and the Chargers will get a chance to beat them at home. The Chargers have played the Broncos tough in the past and must do better against divisional opponents.

2. Dec. 18 vs. Oakland Raiders

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The Raiders have added a lot of talent to their roster, and this could be a big game down the stretch. This is still an important rivalry, and the Chargers need to show up ready to play.

2. Dec. 18 vs. Oakland Raiders

The Raiders have added a lot of talent to their roster, and this could be a big game down the stretch. This is still an important rivalry, and the Chargers need to show up ready to play.

1. Sept. 11 at Kansas City Chiefs

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The Chargers need to get off to a strong start, and a Week 1 win against a divisional opponent could go a long way. They must rebuild a winning culture and show that they can compete.

1. Sept. 11 at Kansas City Chiefs

The Chargers need to get off to a strong start, and a Week 1 win against a divisional opponent could go a long way. They must rebuild a winning culture and show that they can compete.

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