Chargers rely on late-game ‘miracle’ to preserve win over Bengals
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers rely on late-game ‘miracle’ to preserve win over Bengals

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor scrambles during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Football games are hard to win in this league.” The Chargers didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter. “Regardless of what it looked like throughout the game,” Taylor said, “we were able to still stay focused and win.” After 14 seasons and 224 consecutive regular-season starts, Rivers was not the Chargers’ quarterback Sunday. I felt like we just didn’t have that killer instinct.” The drive that produced the Chargers’ only touchdown was jump-started late in the third quarter by a 46-yard kickoff return by rookie Joe Reed. “He’s just a baller, since the first day he got here,” Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram said of Kelley.

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Broncos’ breakdowns ruin a rare fast start and keep them from clinching 1st playoff berth since ’15
3 days, 4 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,” …

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers
3 days, 5 hours ago

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Associated Press  

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. It’s time for us to play our best ball in December, January.’ I feel like we did that today.” The Chargers got contributions from all three phases …

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

The Sports Report: Chargers rally for important victory over Broncos
4 days 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 …

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

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle
5 days 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
5 days 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 appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
1 week, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Chiefs show Chargers how to win close games, still a lost cause for L.A.
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert dodges a bullet, team still can’t finish off Chiefs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert dodges a bullet, team still can’t finish off Chiefs

LA Times  

Chargers running back Gus Edwards led the team with 36 rushing yards and scored a touchdown Sunday against the Chiefs. Chargers running backs averaged 2.6 yards per rush in the first half, getting only five carries. But the running backs started the second half on the right foot with Edwards picking up three yards on his first carry of the …

Chargers are beaten down by Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes again, this time on last drive
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

LA Times  

Greg Roman has built his career as a run game guru but the Chargers offensive coordinator’s ground attack has slowed to a crawl. The Chargers rank 18th in the NFL with 112.9 yards rushing per game and 22nd with 4.1 yards per carry. After rushing for just 56 yards against the Atlanta Falcons, the Chargers are trying to rediscover their …

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Chargers vs. Atlanta Falcons: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Baltimore Ravens tested the Chargers’ running defense. The Chargers, who gave up a season-high 212 yards rushing to the Ravens last week, will face the Atlanta Falcons’ fifth-ranked passing offense on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins has versatile weapons in receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. With Perryman out for a second consecutive game, …

Chargers are expected to be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chargers are expected to be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers player to watch RB Gus Edwards could move up as the lead back for Los Angeles as J.K Dobbins …

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens
4 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Chargers fade away in loss to Ravens

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Just little things to get into them, knock them out of the rhythm a little bit so they can’t just walk through everything.” Continue reading here CLIPPERS Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 three-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday night. Continue reading here Clippers box …

Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself
4 weeks 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 drop the ball on offense and defense in second half as Ravens prevail
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers drop the ball on offense and defense in second half as Ravens prevail

LA Times  

The Ravens’ Rashod Bateman flips over as he makes a touchdown catch over Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton in the second quarter to give Baltimore a lead it would not relinquish. The defense that boasted an NFL-leading points-against average gave up a season high in points, not to mention five straight scoring drives that easily erased an early 10-0 Chargers’ lead. …

Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a first for NFL
1 month ago

Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a first for NFL

LA Times  

With both teams fighting for playoff position, the Chargers’ Week 16 game against their AFC West rival Denver Broncos was moved into a prime-time TV slot, the NFL announced Friday, shifting a game to “Thursday Night Football” for the first time. The schedule change gives the Chargers their only Thursday night game of the season, providing the team a 10-day …

Chargers beat Bengals 34-27 on Dobbins’ late TD after squandering 21-point lead
1 month ago

Chargers beat Bengals 34-27 on Dobbins’ late TD after squandering 21-point lead

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers finally have their signature win. The Chargers squandered a 21-point third-quarter lead Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals before J.K. Dobbins rushed for a 29-yard touchdown with 18 seconds remaining to give Los Angeles a 34-27 victory. And that’s what happened.” Joe Burrow got Cincinnati to the Chargers 43 in …

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, 1 week 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 …

Chargers out to continue dominant defensive run against Burrow, Bengals
1 month, 1 week ago

Chargers out to continue dominant defensive run against Burrow, Bengals

Associated Press  

Cincinnati at Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 1 1/2. It was Tuipulotu’s second straight game with at least two sacks, and all 5 1/2 of his QB takedowns this season have come over the past three outings. Knowing every successful run also keeps Bengals QB Joe Burrow off the field, the Chargers …

Chargers can celebrate, but they aren't overnight contenders yet
1 month, 1 week ago

Chargers can celebrate, but they aren't overnight contenders yet

LA Times  

Jim Harbaugh previously had said he would never use the word “satisfied” when talking about football. Somewhere around five, five-thirty, six hours, six-thirty mark, then it’ll just hit me that the Cincinnati Bengals are up next and we’re on to them.” Chargers Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans Besides his usual great passing, the Chargers’ …

Chargers takeaways: ‘Healthier’ win over Titans sets up challenging November games
1 month, 1 week ago

Chargers takeaways: ‘Healthier’ win over Titans sets up challenging November games

LA Times  

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will test the Chargers’ defense. Three of the next four games are in prime-time slots, starting with next Sunday’s matchup that was so enticing that the NFL flexed it into the “Sunday Night Football” window. “November is the football you remember,” the outside linebacker said, emphasizing the type of quarterbacks the …

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Tennessee Titans: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline, but DJ Chark Jr.’s long-awaited season debut will be like adding a new player to an offense that is starting to round into form. The 28-year-old receiver is expected to make his Chargers debut Sunday at SoFi Stadium against the Tennessee Titans at 1:05 p.m. PST after working through hip …

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers takeaways: Defense continues to make difference in win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still celebrates his interception against the Saints. “Let’s be the team that gets him there,” linebacker Daiyan Henley said of the message. Chargers defensive backs Elijah Molden, Alohi Gilman and Tarheeb Still each intercepted Winston in the second half with Still getting unofficial credit from coach Jim Harbaugh for “one-and-a-half” interceptions as the rookie deflected a pass …

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, 3 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 …

Chargers’ top-ranked defense leads way in lopsided win over Browns: Key takeaways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ top-ranked defense leads way in lopsided win over Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Zac Jackson and Jelani Scott Another week, another top-tier performance for the Los Angeles Chargers defense as the unit turned in a near-shutdown effort during Sunday’s 27-10 road win over the Cleveland Browns. With their defense dominating and forcing quick drives, the Chargers offense enjoyed a fruitful day, outside of allowing Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett …

Defensive Turnaround: Chargers' Jesse Minter Making Waves
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Defensive Turnaround: Chargers' Jesse Minter Making Waves

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has been dominant in recent games, allowing only 13 points per game and giving up just nine touchdowns. The unit has also forced opponents to go three-and-out on 28.6% of their drives, its highest percentage since 2010. The defense's turnaround has gone unnoticed, but it has been a key factor in the Chargers' success.

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 …

Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
2 months ago

Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

If the Chargers struggled to contain Denver’s rookie quarterback Bo Nix, Kyler Murray easily could turn into a nightmare. The Arizona Cardinals’ dynamic dual-threat quarterback is the top concern of the Chargers’ top-ranked defense for Monday’s prime-time matchup in State Farm Stadium as the Cardinals are trying to shake off a rut of three losses in four weeks. A 50-yard …

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 …

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 …

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Two Top Defenses Clash in Thrilling Matchup
2 months, 1 week ago

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Two Top Defenses Clash in Thrilling Matchup

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers meet in a battle of top defenses and offenses. Both teams boast strong defenses, but the Broncos' offense has found its footing with a 34-point outburst against Las Vegas last week. The Chargers' defense has been equally impressive, allowing only 12.5 points per game. The matchup will be a test of which team …

Chargers need to heal injuries, offense during their off week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers need to heal injuries, offense during their off week

LA Times  

The Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins had a great start to the season but the running back has been slowed during consecutive losses. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman has said he envisions a balanced offense in which the rushing attack sets up potent passing options for star quarterback Justin Herbert. Entering Week 5, they ranked second to last in the NFL with 136.5 …

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 …

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 …

Chargers show finishing mentality in first game of the Jim Harbaugh era
3 months, 1 week ago

Chargers show finishing mentality in first game of the Jim Harbaugh era

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Since being hired as the Los Angeles Chargers coach, Jim Harbaugh’s mantra has been to be physical. Dobbins, whose 46-yard run up the middle in the third quarter set the stage for Cameron Dicker’s third field goal, is the first Bolts back with a pair of carries of at least 45 yards in a game since …

Chargers dominate on defense to open Jim Harbaugh era with a win over Raiders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers dominate on defense to open Jim Harbaugh era with a win over Raiders

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree deflects a pass thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew during the second half of the Chargers’ 22-10 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Losers of eight of their last nine games, the Chargers ushered in the Jim Harbaugh era with a gritty 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. After the Raiders …

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time and prediction
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Chargers start their new era against the opponent that ended their last one. After an embarrassing 42-point loss to the Oakland Raiders last December resulted in Brandon Staley’s firing, new head coach Jim Harbaugh will make his debut Saturday at SoFi Stadium against the AFC West rival. Outside of Harbaugh’s ever-present khakis, almost nothing seems guaranteed about the new-look …

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