Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
4 days, 15 hours ago

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed

LA Times  

Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seeding but also reinforce Harbaugh’s first-year turnaround of the much-maligned franchise, the Chargers delivered a thrilling second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos, winning 34-27 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first season sweep over the Broncos since 2010, backing up a Week 6 win in Denver that was the team’s first road win in the series since 2018. Chargers Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch kick from Cameron Dicker. “We emphasized all week, ‘Hey, this is a playoff game to us,’” said quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns on 23-for-31 passing.

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Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15
2 days, 19 hours ago

Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton was kicking himself after Denver surrendered both the momentum and the NFL’s first successful fair-catch kick in 48 years. Cameron Dicker’s gift 57-yard field goal sparked the Chargers’ 34-27 comeback Thursday night that snapped Denver’s four-game winning streak and prevented the Broncos from clinching their first playoff berth since 2015. “It’s just a dumb penalty,” …

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27
3 days, 10 hours ago

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst four-quarter stretch of the season. They went back to work and stayed the course.” The Chargers’ comeback also included Cameron Dicker making the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL in …

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
3 days, 12 hours ago

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. Cameron Dicker made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976, connecting from 57 yards right before halftime against the Denver Broncos. With the penalty, I thought it would happen.” The Chargers seized the opportunity created when Denver’s …

Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
3 days, 15 hours 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 …

Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh’s favorite. Here’s how many times it’s worked in NFL
3 days, 15 hours ago

Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh’s favorite. Here’s how many times it’s worked in NFL

LA Times  

The Chargers and kicker Cameron Dicker made NFL history against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, earning three points at the end of the first half with the successful execution of a rare fair-catch free-kick field goal. The NFL rule book states that “after a fair catch is made or is awarded as the result of fair catch interference, the …

The Sports Report: Chargers rally for important victory over Broncos
3 days, 15 hours ago

The Sports Report: Chargers rally for important victory over Broncos

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. “I knew how our guys were going to respond and they did.” The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first season sweep over the Broncos since 2010, backing up a Week 6 win in Denver that was the team’s first road win in the series since 2018. Continue reading …

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
3 days, 15 hours ago

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers

LA Times  

The Chargers celebrate a 34-yard catch and run for a touchdown by Hassan Haskins that clinched a comeback victory over the Broncos. “Our guys,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “really just stayed the course.” The Chargers are 9-6, and short of a one-in-a-billion disaster, they will reach the playoffs. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Hassan Haskins, whom he coached at Michigan, …

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle
4 days, 15 hours ago

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle

New York Times  

Week 16 kicks off with a good one in Inglewood — the 8-6 Los Angeles Chargers meet up with the 9-5 Denver Broncos. Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are averaging 18.5 points in their last four games, a dispiriting 1-3 stretch with two primetime losses. Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers odds Expert picks for Broncos vs. Chargers …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
4 days, 15 hours ago

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

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos
4 days, 15 hours ago

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos

LA Times  

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker walks off the field at halftime after making a fair catch kick field goal as time expired in the first half Thursday against the Broncos. The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch free kick from Cameron Dicker that cut the Chargers deficit to 21-13 entering the …

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

Chargers offensive frustrations continue in 19-17 loss
2 weeks ago

Chargers offensive frustrations continue in 19-17 loss

Associated Press  

— The Los Angeles Chargers let Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs slip away with their ninth straight AFC West division championship on Sunday night. “In the first half we had penalties, got behind the sticks a few too many times to stop drives,” Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said. Pass game, run game, we weren’t moving the ball …

Chargers are beaten down by Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes again, this time on last drive
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers are beaten down by Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes again, this time on last drive

LA Times  

The Chargers know this all too well. The Kansas City Chiefs kicked a game-winning field goal off the upright to clinch their ninth consecutive AFC West title with a 19-17 win Sunday as the Chargers lost their seventh consecutive game to their divisional rival. When Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal bounced off the left upright and through the goal posts …

Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game: ‘We’ve come a long way’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game: ‘We’ve come a long way’

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Justin Herbert embraces Patrick Mahomes after a 17-10 Chiefs win at SoFi Stadium. Not only will his light brown hair not be poking out of his helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but also the fully healthy quarterback heralded the Chargers’ offensive progress as “very positive” since they lost to their division rivals in Week 4. …

Tarheeb Still’s second interception, a 61-yard pick-six, lifts Chargers over Falcons
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tarheeb Still’s second interception, a 61-yard pick-six, lifts Chargers over Falcons

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Tarheeb Still celebrates his 61-yard interception return for the deciding score against the Falcons. “We’re witnessing complementary, winning football.” The Chargers struggled early, fumbling twice on offense in the first quarter to fall behind 7-0. “Coming up watching guys do it and now it’s my turn to do it, it just feels great.” Still is the second Chargers …

Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert peers over the line before being sacked by Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy during the Chargers’ 30-23 loss at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. The Chargers scored just three points in the second half before running back Gus Edwards’ garbage-time touchdown, but coach Jim Harbaugh nonetheless described Herbert’s play as “incredible.” If the quarterback was “incredible,” …

Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
4 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The brothers on the sideline have dominated the conversation, but Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh — who will coach against older brother John Harbaugh on Monday — knows the prime-time game between the Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens will be decided by the players on the field. “It’s about the two teams,” said Jim Harbaugh, who will coach against his brother …

Jim Harbaugh makes Chargering a thing of the past in win over Bengals: ‘Starting to believe’
1 month ago

Jim Harbaugh makes Chargering a thing of the past in win over Bengals: ‘Starting to believe’

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It was happening again. “You go through some adversity and you win, it’ll push your team up to level up even more.” “We’re trying to turn the worm around here,” said safety Derwin James Jr. “There’s been a lot of games through the years where we’ve been put in that position and came up short,” Bosa said. …

Chargers takeaways: Is dramatic win over the Bengals a sign of ‘magic going on’?
1 month ago

Chargers takeaways: Is dramatic win over the Bengals a sign of ‘magic going on’?

LA Times  

During a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, Chargers players soaked up loud chants of “Let’s go Chargers!” Quarterback Justin Herbert was even serenaded with chants of “M-V-P!” The crowd for Sunday’s prime-time game wasn’t just the Chargers’ loudest home-field advantage of the season, offensive lineman Rashawn Slater estimated. Slater called the growing enthusiasm around …

Chargers blow 21-point second-half lead but beat Bengals on TD with 18 seconds to go
1 month ago

Chargers blow 21-point second-half lead but beat Bengals on TD with 18 seconds to go

LA Times  

Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins dives into the end zone past Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton for the winning touchdown in the Chargers’ 34-27 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. When he starred at Ohio State, the Buckeye faithful called their running back “All Day J.K.” J.K. Dobbins took all day to break through but did just in time, scoring the …

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...
1 month, 1 week ago

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...

LA Times  

Do Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers or Sean McVay’s Rams have a better chance to reach the postseason? On Sunday night, the Chargers play host to the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, who has the hottest hand this side of Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Then-San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Baltimore’s Super Bowl win. That said, …

Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers start to enter rough waters next week after 3 straight wins
1 month, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers start to enter rough waters next week after 3 straight wins

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh might have made NFL history on Sunday when he picked a Gordon Lightfoot song to celebrate the Los Angeles Chargers’ 27-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans. He’s also the seventh quarterback since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, and first since Philip Rivers in 2018, to have a passer rating of at least 90 in each …

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans
1 month, 1 week ago

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is all smiles after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans. The Chargers’ franchise quarterback who threw for 164 yards and one touchdown Sunday is averaging 262.2 yards passing in the last five games, with six touchdowns. “All of the time.” Herbert helped jump-start a sputtering offense by scoring the Chargers’ first …

How Jim Harbaugh channeled a folk-rock ballad to lead Chargers to third straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

How Jim Harbaugh channeled a folk-rock ballad to lead Chargers to third straight win

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A haunting, solemn guitar riff played over the speakers inside the home locker room at SoFi Stadium late Sunday afternoon. Molden said it was “kind of hard to follow.” Edge rusher Bud Dupree said he “couldn’t really grasp” what Harbaugh was getting at. Harbaugh said Herbert avoiding the sack-fumble and the fourth-down touchdown run were the “two …

Simi Fehoko might be out when Chargers now play Bengals in prime time in Week 11
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Simi Fehoko might be out when Chargers now play Bengals in prime time in Week 11

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Simi Fehoko holds his arm as he is helped off the field during a game against the Browns. Still basking in the glow of a 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh called the performance the best of the season Monday. After reviewing the film, Harbaugh said he didn’t want to spend much time singling …

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still is surrounded by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns. The list of key contributors sent coach Jim Harbaugh on a winding news conference that reminisced about his childhood growing up in Ohio, celebrated cornerback Tarheeb Still’s “one and a half” interceptions and praised receiver Quentin Johnston’s career-best 118 yards receiving. After a two-game …

Justin Herbert wakes up Chargers’ offense with his arm and legs to defeat Saints
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert wakes up Chargers’ offense with his arm and legs to defeat Saints

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs away from the Saints’ defense for a 38-yard gain in the first half. The sight of the Chargers’ quarterback absorbing a bone-shaking hit while scrambling made fans at SoFi Stadium hold their breath and nearby teammates rush to his aid, but Herbert popped right back up to his feet, extended the ball in his right …

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

With Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back, Rams’ Matthew Stafford is up to old tricks

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who completed four touchdown passes, throws against the Vikings in the fourth quarter. There were two Matthew Stafford moments suitable for framing in the Rams’ upset of the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. “It was a little choice route inside for Cooper, but to be honest with you, something in the huddle before the snap I’m …

What Jim Harbaugh saw on film to change coach’s opinion of Chargers’ loss to Cardinals
2 months ago

What Jim Harbaugh saw on film to change coach’s opinion of Chargers’ loss to Cardinals

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh was more pleased with his Chargers’ performance once he watched the film than he was when complaining to officials during their game against the Cardinals on Monday. Although a chorus of concerns arose after the team’s 17-15 loss on “Monday Night Football,” Jim Harbaugh is singing a different tune. I can look back and I can get …

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

Chargers only produce field goals and defense allows last-second loss to Cardinals
2 months ago

Chargers only produce field goals and defense allows last-second loss to Cardinals

LA Times  

Cameron Dicker’s five field goals accounted for all of the Chargers’ points, and that was not enough against the Cardinals on Monday. The Chargers’ top-ranked defense folded in the most critical moment and the offense never arrived, losing 17-15 to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday as the Cardinals on a last-second field goal. Arizona’s Chad Ryland kicks a 32-yard field …

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders
2 months ago

Rams’ secondary takes primary role as turnovers are impetus to beat Raiders

LA Times  

The Rams’ Kamren Curl skips into the end zone after returning a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown against the Raiders. “It was crazy,” he said, “because like I ended up with two.” McCollough and the defensive backfield’s performance helped the Rams improve to 2-4. “I didn’t really play baseball,” Curl said, “but I tried to get a little clean …

Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Not all Mile High goals for L.A. met
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Not all Mile High goals for L.A. met

LA Times  

After being shut down for three quarters, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix burned the Chargers and linebacker Daiyan Henley with passes and runs in the fourth quarter. “We’re looking to do it all four quarters.” The Chargers have taken major steps under first-year defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, turning the unit that ranked 24th in the NFL in points allowed last season …

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says he won’t slow down despite receiving heart treatment
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says he won’t slow down despite receiving heart treatment

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh had said he felt he was having heart issues when he walked onto Empower Field At Mile High before their game against the Denver Broncos. Sitting in the next seat over on the Chargers’ plane returning from Denver, Jim Harbaugh elbowed Ben Herbert. With treatment underway, Harbaugh doesn’t anticipate slowing down with the Chargers facing the …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has had this heart issue before, but what are next steps?
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has had this heart issue before, but what are next steps?

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, center, returned to the sideline after being treated in the locker room in Denver because of a heart issue. Chargers Jim Harbaugh, Chargers feeling better after first win in Denver since 2018 Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh had to leave the game early because of an apparent illness but he and his team recovered in Denver to …

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers feeling better after first win in Denver since 2018
2 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers feeling better after first win in Denver since 2018

LA Times  

After Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh had a heart issue in the first quarter, it wasn’t long before he returned and Justin Herbert was getting instructions. The quarterback who had been off to the slowest passing start of his career sparked the offense with 237 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-34 passing as the Chargers held off Denver’s 16-point fourth quarter …

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Justin Herbert is getting healthier, and that is great news for the Chargers
2 months, 1 week ago

Justin Herbert is getting healthier, and that is great news for the Chargers

New York Times  

DENVER — Justin Herbert is getting healthier. Herbert set season highs in passing yards and pass attempts in Sunday’s victory, the Chargers’ first at Empower Field at Mile High since 2018. “Hopefully this reminds everybody that Justin Herbert’s really good at playing quarterback,” Harbaugh said. … That’s really what’s precipitating it.” GO DEEPER Chargers' Jim Harbaugh returns to sideline vs. …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Why is Chargers’ attack running off-kilter? ‘It’s a tough offense. We’re gonna get it’
2 months, 1 week ago

Why is Chargers’ attack running off-kilter? ‘It’s a tough offense. We’re gonna get it’

LA Times  

The Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins is upended near the goal line by the Chiefs’ Chamarri Conner. “And I won’t get used to it.” The Chargers offense that emerged early as one of the most punishing running attacks in the NFL has faded into a two-game losing streak. “You go through these little stretches sometime, and you just want to make them …

Justin Herbert, Chargers had chances to beat the Chiefs but limped at the finish line
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert, Chargers had chances to beat the Chiefs but limped at the finish line

LA Times  

Facing a tie score in the fourth quarter for a second consecutive week, the Chargers lined up with a chance to make a strong statement. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack, now in his third season with the Chargers, said this week that the championship pedigree of the Chiefs shows up as the team “find ways to win games.” 🏈 Chargers-Chiefs summary …

Chiefs pummel Justin Herbert, remain undefeated but lose Rashee Rice: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs pummel Justin Herbert, remain undefeated but lose Rashee Rice: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nate Taylor, Daniel Popper, Cale Clinton The Kansas City Chiefs found another way to win in their fourth straight one-score game, securing their fourth 4-0 start of the Patrick Mahomes-Andy Reid era with a 17-10 victory on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. — Nate Taylor, Chiefs beat writer GO DEEPER No, the Chiefs don't have a Travis …

Short-handed Chargers’ valiant performance against Chiefs ends in predictable fashion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Short-handed Chargers’ valiant performance against Chiefs ends in predictable fashion

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two seemingly conflicting things can be true simultaneously, and that is especially the case in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Chargers’ latest loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. “But it wasn’t enough.” GO DEEPER Chiefs pummel Justin Herbert but lose Rashee Rice in 17-10 win: Key takeaways It was historically predictable in that Mahomes made one …

Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

Two weeks ago, this matchup looked as if it could be an opportunity for the Chargers to make a major divisional statement. With injuries affecting four key starters and a one-game suspension to star safety Derwin James Jr., the Chargers are hoping to at least limp into the off week without adding anyone else to the injury report. Quarterback Justin …

Chargers could be minus Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa and starting tackles for Chiefs
3 months ago

Chargers could be minus Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa and starting tackles for Chiefs

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert watches from the sideline in the second half after reinjuring his ankle against the Steelers. After four starters, including star quarterback Justin Herbert, missed the end of the Chargers’ 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Jim Harbaugh deflected all questions about the mounting injuries Monday, deferring until the team is required to release an injury …

Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 months ago

Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

They’ve won at home. After beating up on the Raiders and the Panthers — who combined for nine wins last season — the Chargers face what coach Jim Harbaugh calls their “playoff opener” against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are the Chargers’ first opponent that went to the playoffs last year. Although the Chargers have had no trouble relying on running …

Why Chargers’ run-heavy offense can be Justin Herbert’s ‘best friend’
3 months ago

Why Chargers’ run-heavy offense can be Justin Herbert’s ‘best friend’

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been handing the football off a lot so far this season, especially to J.K. Dobbins. “A running game,” Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day said, “is a quarterback’s best friend.” Through two games, Herbert’s personal stats have been mostly forgettable. … As long as I’m doing that, I’m doing my job.” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has …

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh won’t speculate on Justin Herbert’s ‘rolled up’ injury
3 months, 1 week ago

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh won’t speculate on Justin Herbert’s ‘rolled up’ injury

LA Times  

Quarterback Justin Herbert did not seem worried about his leg injury after the Chargers’ win over the Panthers, saying he was able to finish the game fine. Justin Herbert limped out of the stadium after a 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and, although X-rays were negative according to coach Jim Harbaugh, the quarterback’s status going forward isn’t …

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