The NFL schedule release is always a showcase of creativity, and once again, the Los Angeles Chargers have set the bar high. Known more for their social media game than their playoff runs, the Chargers delivered a 2026 schedule release video that had fans talking—and opponents squirming.

Taking inspiration from the iconic video game "Halo," the Chargers framed each week as a mission. But it was their Week 10 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens that stole the spotlight. The mission? "Pass the Physical."

Here's the backstory: The Ravens had agreed to trade two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. But concerns over Crosby's knee condition led Baltimore to pull out of the deal. The Chargers didn't just hint at this—they included the Raiders' official press release announcing the failed trade in their video. It was a bold, unapologetic jab that had fans calling it "savage."

But the Chargers didn't stop there. They went even harder on the New York Jets (mocking their 2025 season without a single interception) and the San Francisco 49ers (referencing an electrical substation explosion). It's the kind of playful rivalry that makes the NFL calendar so exciting.

The Ravens will host the Chargers in a Monday Night Football clash on November 16. With the stakes already high, this little dig adds extra spice to what promises to be a must-watch game. For Chargers fans, the schedule release video is another reminder that sometimes, the best plays happen off the field.