Daiyan Henley emphasizes importance of Week 8 clash between Chargers and Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Daiyan Henley, a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed the personal significance of the upcoming Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. On the "Up & Adams" show, he noted that the game is special due to his Los Angeles roots and relationships with family Rams fans. Henley referenced the rarity of matchups between the teams, which have only faced off a few times since both relocated to Southern California. He sees the game as an opportunity to showcase the Chargers against their crosstown rivals.
- •Chargers and Rams will meet in Week 8 at SoFi Stadium.
- •Henley called the game personal due to his LA background.
- •Rams lead the historical series 7-6 against the Chargers.
- •Both teams have had limited regular-season meetings since relocation.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers star explains why Week 8 match with Rams is circled
"LA-native Daiyan Henley is ready for the crosstown rivalry between his Chargers and the Rams in Week 8.
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