Chargers Shine with Hilarious NFL Schedule Release Video
The Chargers have once again claimed the title for the best NFL schedule release video. Every May, when the NFL unveils its schedule, it feels a bit like a middle school art project combined with a hefty social media budget.
This year, the Chargers burst onto the scene, reminding everyone just how well they understand internet culture and humor. Their video, themed around the popular game Halo, showcased a mix of futuristic visuals, cleverly hidden Easter eggs, and some sharp jabs at their 2026 opponents.
The humor was enough to make NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wince. And the biggest hit? One aimed squarely at New England.
As the video rolled through its Week 12 matchup against the Patriots—who had knocked them out of the playoffs just a few months earlier—it transformed into a humorous take on the ongoing game. This was just the cherry on top of ongoing gossip surrounding football drama.
The video even referenced an ongoing photo publication saga, playfully stating “Next Photo Dump 1 Mile.” It was a nod to how the team deals with the drama circulating in their world, and we couldn’t help but chuckle when a notification popped up saying, “The New York Post has sent you a message.”
Pretty ruthless, right?
The Chargers didn’t stop there. They poked fun at Keon Coleman’s cookie obsession, ridiculed the Ravens’ decision to pull back from a trade because of physical issues, and took swings at the Raiders’ quarterback problem featuring Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, and Tom Brady.
When it came to the Chiefs, the Chargers went all out. They sported “Free Lassie Rice” shirts, made jokes about the fan “Chiefs Aholic” facing legal troubles, and even alluded to questionable refereeing while referencing Donna Kelsey’s home, which actually hosted a game later that season.
Let’s be real though; no team was immune to their humor. They even had LeBron James predicting the Rams would draft Ty Simpson, tossing in random quips along the way.
At this point, the Chargers’ schedule release video feels like more than just another piece of content—it’s become an annual event. Sure, the Seahawks might be the current NFL champions, but as far as internet culture goes, the Chargers are reigning supreme. Somehow, they’ve set the bar higher while the rest of the league just tries to catch up.
You can check out the full 2026 schedule release video below.
Do you really need to create a schedule release video in Halo?
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Yes yes yes yes pic.twitter.com/eusK9QmNGd— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) May 14, 2026
