Chargers lose Mike Williams and finale to lowly Broncos. Next: Jacksonville
2 years ago

Chargers lose Mike Williams and finale to lowly Broncos. Next: Jacksonville

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley played the starters for much of the game against Denver. Staley’s decision on playing time became a focal point after first-half injuries knocked from the game wide receiver Mike Williams and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. Williams suffered a back injury and had to be carted to the locker room at the end of the second quarter. “It’s definitely something that gets you a little emotional because that’s one of your top play makers, that’s one of your leaders on the team,” tight end Gerald Everett said of Williams. “He’s part of the identity of this organization.” Among the Chargers’ regulars, edge rusher Joey Bosa was pulled from the game the earliest, not playing after halftime. Asked specifically if Bosa had tweaked something, Staley said, “No, Joey was taken out like the rest of the guys that we were trying to phase out of the game.” In advance of Sunday, Staley indicated that the Chargers’ plans on playing time could be affected by the results of the Ravens-Bengals game, saying the Chargers would “make the appropriate decisions.” But his postgame comments sounded more like the Chargers were going to play their starters extensively no matter what happened in Cincinnati.

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Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale
1 week ago

Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Chargers and Raiders each enter Sunday’s meeting coming off back-to-back victories that affect each other’s futures in remarkably different ways. “We’re doing everything we can to win this game,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said. Las Vegas’ two recent victories made it considerably more difficult to draft Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward, although the Raiders …

Los Angeles Chargers book play-off place in style with big win
1 week, 5 days ago

Los Angeles Chargers book play-off place in style with big win

The Independent  

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Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
3 weeks ago

Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight

LA Times  

The Chargers fully acknowledged the importance of Thursday’s game. Chargers Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed The Chargers trailed by 11 in the second half before scoring 21 straight points to beat the Broncos and surpass them in the AFC West and playoff standings. The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second …

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and safety Tony Jefferson show their frustration during their loss to Tampa Bay. “Surprising isn’t the word,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said of the torching. Chargers Chargers takeaways: Thursday matchup with Broncos critical after loss to Buccaneers The Chargers’ pride and bodies were hurt in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which makes …

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect

LA Times  

The Chargers need to follow the lead of coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert against the Broncos. With just their second losing streak of the season, the Chargers face a critical AFC West game against the Denver Broncos that could decide each team’s playoff seeding. “Everything we want is still in front of us,” Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. …

Chiefs show Chargers how to win close games, still a lost cause for L.A.
1 month ago

Chiefs show Chargers how to win close games, still a lost cause for L.A.

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Troy Dye reacts as the Chiefs’ Matthew Wright is congratulated after his game-winning field goal. New kicker Matthew Wright lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a 19-17 victory over the Chargers on Sunday night with a 31-yard field goal that miraculously ricocheted through the uprights. Consider the way Sunday night’s game unfolded down the stretch: A Cameron Dicker …

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13
1 month, 1 week ago

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still — to hand Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons their third straight loss. “We’re witnessing complementary, winning football.” Still, a fifth-round pick out of Maryland, made the 36-year-old Cousins looked like a rookie when the …

Chargers’ loss to Cardinals was about far more than late-game officiating
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ loss to Cardinals was about far more than late-game officiating

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — To focus on the officiating would be missing the point. “Kept waiting for the running game to pop,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “but we weren’t able to.” And so the offensive production fell on Herbert’s shoulders. The Chargers settled for a 47-yard field goal two plays later to cut the Cardinals’ lead to two points. “It’s a …

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Nick Kosmider and Lauren Smith Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for a season-high 237 yards, the Los Angeles offense posted a season-best 350 yards, and the defense kept the Broncos off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, holding off a late rally to pick up a 23-16 win in Denver. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat writer GO …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

During his initial overview of the Chargers’ season schedule, offensive coordinator Greg Roman stopped short of cursing the team’s Week 5 off week, but he was at least “strongly speaking against it.” “As it turns out,” Roman said this week, “it’s a gift from the football gods.” The Chargers lost consecutive games entering the off week, but won the break …

Chargers dealing with injuries, 2 straight losses as they approach their bye week
3 months, 1 week ago

Chargers dealing with injuries, 2 straight losses as they approach their bye week

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Even though it is early in the season, the Los Angeles Chargers bye week comes at the right time. Stock up Trey Pipkins, who moved to right tackle and allowed only two quarterback pressures on 29 pass blocking snaps according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. Pipkins allowed five pressures on eight pass blocking snaps last …

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family
1 year ago

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, who increased his career-high sack total for a season to 17 with one against the Chiefs, tries to strip the ball away from quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Did the Chargers’ season go off track even before it began, when they kept coach Brandon Staley after they had blown a 27-point lead over Jacksonville in an AFC wild-card …

Chargers’ valiant effort as spoilers is ruined by Bills’ field goal in waning seconds
1 year ago

Chargers’ valiant effort as spoilers is ruined by Bills’ field goal in waning seconds

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Easton Stick is pressured by Bills defensive tackle Poona Ford, center, and defensive end Leonard Floyd during the Chargers’ 24-22 loss Saturday at SoFi Stadium. “My question … was how would they react the first time Buffalo punches you in the face?” interim coach Giff Smith said. “The game plan was tight,” safety Derwin James Jr. said, when …

Chargers continue to clean house: Goodbye, Sebastian Joseph-Day
1 year ago

Chargers continue to clean house: Goodbye, Sebastian Joseph-Day

LA Times  

Former Chargers coach Brandon Staley plucked Sebastian Joseph-Day after a stint with the Rams, but now that the coach is gone, so is the defensive tackle. The Chargers’ rebuild for 2024 continued Friday morning when they waived Sebastian Joseph-Day, one of their captains. With the dismissals of Staley and Telesco, the Chargers promoted Giff Smith to interim head coach and …

After Chargers pick coach and GM, big decisions lie ahead on costly roster
1 year ago

After Chargers pick coach and GM, big decisions lie ahead on costly roster

LA Times  

Whoever takes over to lead the Chargers, they’ll be happy to have a healthy Justin Herbert under center. Soon enough, everyone would know just how badly the Chargers had miscalculated their potential, the fallout starting Friday morning with the firings of general manager Tom Telesco and coach Brandon Staley. The tweaked roster produced twisted results, the Chargers’ warped path to …

Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers still believe in Staley after historic 63-21 loss to rival Raiders

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Chargers defensive leader Khalil Mack said he didn’t have his unit ready after Thursday’s historic 63-21 loss to their AFC West rival Las Vegas Raiders. This can’t be a disconnect, when you love this the way that I do.” Now it’s a matter of whether or not team owner Dean Spanos believes in the guy …

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?
1 year ago

Would the Chargers dare raid the Rams’ coaching staff again?

LA Times  

Brandon Staley, right, got his chance to be head coach with the Chargers after one great season as defensive coordinator for the Rams under Sean McVay, left. During a news conference before practice, Rams coach Sean McVay was asked for his reaction to Staley’s firing. After the season, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and possibly offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur could be …

Embattled coach Brandon Staley to meet with Chargers ownership: ‘We unpack it’
1 year ago

Embattled coach Brandon Staley to meet with Chargers ownership: ‘We unpack it’

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley frowns at a press conference following an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Raiders. As is his routine the day after a game, Brandon Staley said he would meet with Chargers ownership — Dean and John Spanos — on Friday. Update: The Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday. Chargers Analysis: …

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco; Giff Smith is interim coach
1 year ago

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco; Giff Smith is interim coach

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley, left, and general manager Tom Telesco, right, were fired by team ownership on the morning after a 63-21 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Chargers fired general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley on Friday morning, hours after an ugly loss at Las Vegas dropped their record to 5-9. This was supposed …

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders
1 year ago

Brandon Staley uncertain of future with Chargers, says ‘nothing went right’ in loss vs. Raiders

New York Times  

Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley said he doesn’t know whether he’ll be coaching the franchise in the morning, following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. As the Raiders carried a franchise-record 42-0 lead into halftime Thursday, NFL analyst and former cornerback Richard Sherman called for the Chargers to immediately fire Staley at the break. …

Inside the demise of Chargers’ Brandon Staley: ‘Too smart for his own good’
1 year ago

Inside the demise of Chargers’ Brandon Staley: ‘Too smart for his own good’

New York Times  

The beginning of the end for Brandon Staley came at a news conference in Wisconsin. When asked about the apparent disconnect between his confidence and the product on the field, Staley said the quiet part out loud: “I know we give ourselves a chance to win every single week with the game plans that we have.” The Chargers fired Staley …

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco after blowout loss to Raiders

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, one day after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders dropped the team to 5-9. Doing nothing in the name of continuity was not a risk I was willing to take.” Los Angeles also fired defensive run game coordinator/defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, who …

Chargers lose it all in Las Vegas, and coach Brandon Staley could be next
1 year ago

Chargers lose it all in Las Vegas, and coach Brandon Staley could be next

LA Times  

Michael Mayer celebrates his touchdown catch against the Chargers, one of many touchdown celebrations by the Raiders. Chargers Analysis: Chargers coach Brandon Staley has no defense for team’s failures The Chargers head to Vegas to play the Raiders with the understanding that coach Brandon Staley’s failure to assemble a solid defense has been the team’s undoing. “Games like this happen …

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has no defense for team's failures
1 year ago

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has no defense for team's failures

LA Times  

Three years into his job, coach Brandon Staley still has not been able to put together a solid defense with the Chargers. The reporter termed it the “Brandon Staley Plan,” the question to Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel framed in a way that suggested he had been outsmarted by the Chargers’ coach when their teams met last December. Adding star …

Chargers lose Justin Herbert to injury and any realistic chance of making playoffs
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers lose Justin Herbert to injury and any realistic chance of making playoffs

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is sacked by Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian during the first half of the Chargers’ 24-7 loss Sunday. “You never want to be taken out of the game.” The second half Sunday represented the first significant stretch Herbert has missed because of injury since taking over as the Chargers’ starter in Week 2 of the 2020 season. …

Chargers-Broncos matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers-Broncos matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The inclement weather in New England last week did not help quarterback Justin Herbert or the Chargers’ offense. The less-than-ideal elements — Baltimore’s smothering defense and New England’s soaking rain — have worked against the Chargers the last two weeks. During that time, the Chargers’ other 20 full possessions have ended thusly: 11 punts, three fumbles, three field goals, two …

How Chargers’ Kellen Moore-designed run game went from Week 1 excitement to league worst
1 year, 1 month ago

How Chargers’ Kellen Moore-designed run game went from Week 1 excitement to league worst

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Entering this season, the Los Angeles Chargers were anticipating sizable improvement from their run game. Moore was bringing a fresh ground-attack philosophy to Los Angeles — what he described in June as a “physical, north-and-south run game” that was rooted in “getting downhill.” GO DEEPER How Kellen Moore can change Chargers' scheme to make things easier …

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't
1 year, 1 month ago

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, his team’s third in a row. With little reason to believe club executives will come to their collective senses any time soon and dismiss coach Brandon Staley — and maybe make it a two-for-one deal by also bidding farewell to general manager Tom Telesco — …

Late-game pass protection woes yet another issue in this lost Chargers season
1 year, 1 month ago

Late-game pass protection woes yet another issue in this lost Chargers season

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ late-game pass protection was already a problem. “It’s us as a team on offense executing better,” Staley said Wednesday when presented with those numbers. Arthur Maulet brings the pressure and forces the turnover on downs 📺: #BALvsLAC on NBC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/4A9GOmQsZC pic.twitter.com/Tx8KCRfsvS — NFL November 27, 2023 “We just didn’t …

‘Improved’ Chargers find another way to lose — four turnovers in loss to Ravens
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Improved’ Chargers find another way to lose — four turnovers in loss to Ravens

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert fumbles as he is hit by Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. But that’s not the way you need to play in the big game.” The Chargers’ already dim playoff hopes lost even more light as they were limited to their lowest point total since a 38-10 loss to Jacksonville in Week 3 of last season. “It’s been …

Chargers’ defensive leaders defend embattled coach Brandon Staley, vow to improve
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ defensive leaders defend embattled coach Brandon Staley, vow to improve

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks among players during warmups before a game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium. “If you let that outside noise trickle into your ear, you can become what you’re thinking,” safety Dean Marlowe said. “If we, as a group, believe in that outside noise, then that’s what we’re going to become.” Marlowe has known Staley …

Brandon Staley doesn’t have much time to answer why Chargers should remain ‘All In’ on his vision
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley doesn’t have much time to answer why Chargers should remain ‘All In’ on his vision

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley’s self-confidence and bravado endeared himself to Los Angeles Chargers fans during his first two seasons as the team’s coach. Staley has been feeling pressure from the media and an impatient fan base since the Chargers blew a 27-point, first-half lead in their 31-30 playoff loss at Jacksonville last season. Even though Green Bay’s Jordan Love had his first …

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers squander 4th-quarter lead, lose to Packers

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The most inspired defense the Los Angeles Chargers offered Sunday came during coach Brandon Staley’s postgame news conference. “We haven’t found that rhythm consistently in the secondary right now,” Staley said. We’ve got to play cleaner football.” Love said he took advantage of some confusion in the Chargers’ secondary on his go-ahead, 24-yard touchdown pass to …

Chargers loss to Packers takeaways: In clutch, receivers were not good to last drop
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers loss to Packers takeaways: In clutch, receivers were not good to last drop

LA Times  

For all the things that went wrong Sunday, the Chargers still had a chance in the game’s final seconds — a chance that slipped through the hands of rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston. I should have caught the ball.” Facing third and six at his 30-yard line, quarterback Justin Herbert fired a ball down the left sideline toward Johnston, who …

What we learned in NFL Week 11 results: Cowboys surge, Lions stretch, Chargers still stunted and more
1 year, 1 month ago

What we learned in NFL Week 11 results: Cowboys surge, Lions stretch, Chargers still stunted and more

New York Times  

The two men behind the Dallas Cowboys’ 1990s dynasty officially squashed their decades-long beef Sunday, with team owner Jerry Jones finally — finally — deciding to induct former coach Jimmy Johnson into the team’s Ring of Honor. Sunday’s 31-26 win against Chicago spoiled a mostly encouraging return for Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who played his first game in a month …

Heated Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers can’t hold lead, lose to Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Heated Brandon Staley gets defensive after Chargers can’t hold lead, lose to Packers

LA Times  

Packers linebacker Rashan Gary reacts after sacking Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert with 2:26 to go. It was the way we played as a team.” He cited a one-for-four offensive red-zone showing, three glaring dropped passes and a pair of sacks Staley described as “killer.” The Chargers also lost a scoring chance early in the fourth quarter when running back Austin …

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers have been sliding downhill and climb back begins or ends in Green Bay

LA Times  

Coach Brandon Staley, whose Chargers’ playoff hopes likely cannot withstand a loss in Green Bay, greets offensive lineman Rashawn Slater. If there’s a moment when Staley’s arc as Chargers coach derailed, it happened on that chilly afternoon in Colorado, where their winning streak was blown away and took all the “feel-good” with it. Buoyed by all the belief and empowered …

Chargers’ D update: ‘We sit in the film room week after week fixing the same mistakes’
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ D update: ‘We sit in the film room week after week fixing the same mistakes’

LA Times  

Despite a defense that has underperformed, coach Brandon Staley does not want to give up calling defensive plays. But we don’t feel like that’s the direction that we’re going to take.” Staley’s defense yielded 41 points and 533 total yards to Detroit on Sunday, the Lions averaging 8.3 yards per play. “We sit in the film room week after week …

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers’ embattled and embarrassed defense reached new lows in Sunday’s 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions. “We needed one stop, especially late in the game, and we couldn’t get it.” It was apparent from their third snap on defense that the Chargers were going to have a tough time getting stops. “We pride ourselves …

Chargers top Jets on ‘Monday Night Football’: How the defense carried L.A. to victory
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers top Jets on ‘Monday Night Football’: How the defense carried L.A. to victory

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers topped the New York Jets 27-6 at MetLife Stadium on Monday night. On a night when Herbert and the offense struggled to move the ball against a vicious Jets defense, the Chargers defense rose to the occasion. — Daniel Popper, Chargers staff writer GO DEEPER 'When you care about someone, it means more': Chargers defense dominates …

Chargers defense outplays vaunted Jets unit, keeping N.Y. out of end zone in road win
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers defense outplays vaunted Jets unit, keeping N.Y. out of end zone in road win

LA Times  

They were top 10 for the season against the pass and in points allowed. The Chargers sacked New York’s Zach Wilson eight times and generated all three of the game’s turnovers in a 27-6 victory at MetLife Stadium. Eight plays later, the Chargers’ offense was in the end zone — on the first of Austin Ekeler’s two short scoring runs …

For once, the Chargers didn’t get zoned out on defense. Can it continue?
1 year, 2 months ago

For once, the Chargers didn’t get zoned out on defense. Can it continue?

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley has faced plenty of criticism for his defensive approach during the Los Angeles Chargers’ disappointing start to the season. After allowing two 400-yard passing games in its first six contests, including 424 to Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes a week earlier, the Chargers were stingier against Taylor Bagent and Chicago’s receiving corps. “We had the one play, the first …

Chargers offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers offense is stumbling. The Chargers have gone scoreless in the second half of two of those games — a Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and Sunday’s loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. Through three weeks, the Chargers ranked second in the league in expected points added per drive and offensive success rate, according …

Brandon Staley takes blame as his Chargers can’t keep up with the Chiefs
1 year, 2 months ago

Brandon Staley takes blame as his Chargers can’t keep up with the Chiefs

LA Times  

He repeatedly took the blame and continuously noted the poor execution of his players. And that’s not what happened.” The Chiefs’ two brightest stars — tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes — were blindingly brilliant over the first 30 minutes. You just gotta go out there … and play and fight.” After noting, “In the second half, made …

The Chargers’ familiar choke, plus a ferocious MLB retirement speech
1 year, 2 months ago

The Chargers’ familiar choke, plus a ferocious MLB retirement speech

New York Times  

This is the digital version of The Pulse. Taters: The Phillies will hit home runs forever Zac Gallen entered last night’s NLCS Game 1 with a nice story. They’re three wins away from a second straight World Series trip, and the Rangers’ 5-4 win in Houston yesterday means the Phillies could avoid seeing the Astros this time. It’s a surprise, …

Chargers can’t get it done in fourth quarter in loss to Cowboys
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers can’t get it done in fourth quarter in loss to Cowboys

LA Times  

Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks stiff-arms Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. after a catch in the second quarter. There’s only one thing to do and that’s get to work, get back to practice.” The Cowboys’ Dak Prescott eludes the tackle of Chargers defensive lineman Scott Matlock. That’s on me to stand in there, deliver and do my job to get him …

Chargers expecting a tough game against ‘pissed off’ and ‘embarrassed’ Cowboys
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers expecting a tough game against ‘pissed off’ and ‘embarrassed’ Cowboys

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, center, celebrates with guard Zion Johnson, left, and tight end Donald Parham Jr. after catching a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 10. Now, the Chargers get the Cowboys on the rebound, recoiling from a 32-point loss so sobering that Prescott, in explaining the need to bounce back, told reporters in Dallas, “You …

Chargers stabilize with win over Raiders, but it was closer than it should’ve been
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers stabilize with win over Raiders, but it was closer than it should’ve been

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With a 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers have resurrected their season. “But at the end of the day, we was trying to defend the goal line.” Samuel might have returned the interception for a touchdown if he hadn’t slid down at the 11-yard line. “I said, …

Chargers' record improves, but not Brandon Staley's decisions
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers' record improves, but not Brandon Staley's decisions

LA Times  

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, left, and coach Brandon Staley on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over Las Vegas. That’s what we are.” Last week, after the botched fourth-down play, Staley was rescued by a late interception by Kenneth Murray Jr. Against the Raiders, after the botched fourth-down play, Staley was rescued by another late interception, …

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley has his legion of critics when it comes to fourth-down calls, especially late in games. “It was a tough road game against a team that made the playoffs, so we were trying to go win the game, and I make no apologies for that.” It marked the second straight season in which the Chargers escaped with a road …

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