The NFL schedule release is always a time for teams to get creative—and this year, the Los Angeles Chargers took their rivalry with the Denver Broncos to the next level. In their 2026 schedule release video, the Chargers didn't just announce their matchups; they threw some serious shade at Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

The video, inspired by the Halo video game franchise, features a scene where a Chargers character targets Nix's ankle—a clear nod to the injury Nix suffered during a game against the Green Bay Packers last season. As the character fires, Nix's avatar tumbles over a cliff, with a voiceover declaring "Bo-verkill." To drive the point home, a "Bo Nix has left the game" message flashes on screen before the Chargers' second matchup against Denver is revealed.

But the trolling didn't stop there. The video also features a Jarrett Stidham character, who makes a brief appearance staring at a penguin before being taken down by the Chargers' hero. It's a playful—if slightly ruthless—nod to the Broncos' quarterback situation.

Unsurprisingly, the video set social media ablaze. Fans and pundits alike weighed in, with some calling it a bit too far. "This has to be crossing a line," one fan tweeted, while another shot back, "The Chargers are the most snake-bitten team in the AFC West trying to make fun of Bo Nix's ankle injury. It gives 'throwing stones from a glass house.'" A Broncos fan with a sense of history added, "That's okay. I've held more Lombardi trophies than any Charger has."

Of course, the Chargers weren't the only ones getting in on the fun. The Broncos' own schedule release video spoofed Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Predator" series, rebranding it as "To Catch a Bandwagon Fan"—a direct jab at the Kansas City Chiefs' fanbase. It's all part of the annual tradition of AFC West teams trading barbs before the real battles begin.

Speaking of which, the Broncos and Chargers will face off twice this season: Week 5 in Los Angeles and Week 18 in Denver. If Nix and company are motivated by the Chargers' video, they'll have plenty of chances to let their play do the talking. For now, the trash talk is just part of the game—and a reminder that in the NFL, rivalries run deep.