| Power Rankings |
| Date | Ranking | Previous |
| 10/07/2008 | 23 | 16 |
| They're just off this season. Something isn't right. Losing at Miami is a stinger for this so-called Super Bowl team. |
| 09/30/2008 | 16 | 17 |
| Winning two consecutive games has the Chargers feeling good again. They did make it interesting against the Raiders. |
| 09/23/2008 | 17 | 15 |
| They showed what they are capable of Monday night in beating the Jets. There still are some concerns, though, about the defense. Philip Rivers is carrying the offense right now. |
| 09/16/2008 | 15 | 11 |
| They're seconds away from being 2-0. Even so, the defense has to be a major concern. At least Philip Rivers is playing well. |
| 09/09/2008 | 11 | 4 |
| There was some good to come out of the loss, mostly that Philip Rivers can rally his team. But the concern has to be with the defense. It got handled. |
| 09/02/2008 | 4 | - |
| If Shawne Merriman can play as the Merriman we know, this is a team that will push for the AFC title. They do have to pass the ball better. Maybe that AFC title game loss will help Philip Rivers' growth. |
| 05/20/2008 | 6 | 7 |
| Here's another loaded team. The main concern is the health of both Philip Rivers and LaDainian Tomlinson. Phillips proved in the AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots that he's a tough guy, playing on a bad knee. |
| 02/05/2008 | 7 | 6 |
| This talented team started slow and came on strong. That's a good sign for next season. How does L.T. handle the questions about his not playing in the title game? |
| 01/01/2008 | 6 | 6 |
| They go into the playoffs on a roll. The Chargers have really turned things around the past five weeks. They're hot. |
| 12/25/2007 | 6 | 6 |
| They are getting it going at the right time. That defense is really starting to play like many expected. |
