LOS ANGELES _ Chargers fans might be curious to see how their new quarterback, Justin Herbert, will perform in the NFL, but in Week 1 they'll likely first see the No. 1 pick of the draft.
The Chargers are scheduled to open the season on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals and their prize quarterback, Joe Burrow. With Philip Rivers _ the Chargers starter for the past 14 years _ now in Indianapolis, veteran Tyrod Taylor is expected to take over the quarterback spot with Herbert, the No. 6 overall pick in last month's draft, being groomed behind him.
L.A. will make its debut in the new SoFi Stadium in Week 2 against the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions.
Even with the change behind center, the Chargers project as a team capable of making a push for the playoffs _ a team that features leaguewide stars such as Derwin James, Joey Bosa and Keenan Allen.
The Chargers are scheduled for two prime-time appearances: at New Orleans in October on "Monday Night Football" and at Las Vegas in December in a Thursday night game.
The Chargers' preseason schedule includes home games against Dallas and the Rams and trips to Seattle and San Francisco.
Here is a game-by-game look at the regular-season schedule:
