Dustin Hopkins overcomes the ‘pop’ and the ‘stabbing’ pain to kick Chargers to OT win
2 years, 2 months ago

Dustin Hopkins overcomes the ‘pop’ and the ‘stabbing’ pain to kick Chargers to OT win

LA Times  

Denver’s Montrell Washington muffs a punt as teammate P.J. I was, ‘Lord, just be with me.’ The other part was, ‘Pain’s temporary.’ I was just committed to swinging and dealing with pain after.” Hopkins’ other successful kicks came from 37, 31 and 35 yards as he provided much of the Chargers’ offense against a stout Broncos defense. Thank God he didn’t.” After the muff, the Chargers gained nine yards on a Herbert pass to Mike Williams, setting up Hopkins, who willingly gave up his health — and perhaps the rest of his season — for his team. The Chargers’ Deane Leonard recovers a punt muffed by the Broncos’ Montrell Washington in overtime to set up the winning score. Trailing 13-10 at halftime, the Chargers made it 13-13 with a field-goal drive — capped by Hopkins’ 31-yarder — on their first possession of the third quarter.

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Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Chargers offensive frustrations continue in 19-17 loss
1 month 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 survive as last-second kick clanks in off upright to beat Chargers for ninth straight AFC West crown
1 month ago

Chiefs survive as last-second kick clanks in off upright to beat Chargers for ninth straight AFC West crown

Daily Mail  

Make that 24 and 29. Now well in field-goal range, and with the Chargers out of time outs, Mahomes & Co. simply needed to kill the clock before replacement kicker Matthew Wright's 31-yard kick. Only instead of splitting the uprights, as injured kicker Harrison Butker has done so many times, Wright's attempt clanked in off the left upright to seal …

Chargers are beaten down by Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes again, this time on last drive
1 month 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 blow 21-point second-half lead but beat Bengals on TD with 18 seconds to go
1 month, 3 weeks 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-Broncos takeaways: Not all Mile High goals for L.A. met
2 months, 4 weeks 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, 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 …

Justin Herbert, Chargers had chances to beat the Chiefs but limped at the finish line
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Short-handed Chargers’ valiant performance against Chiefs ends in predictable fashion
3 months, 1 week 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-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 …

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 …

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, …

How the Chargers’ slew of errors sunk them in overtime against the Titans
1 year, 3 months ago

How the Chargers’ slew of errors sunk them in overtime against the Titans

New York Times  

After an up-and-down 60 minutes of regulation Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, the Los Angeles Chargers won the overtime coin toss and got possession first. Staley decided to bring a blitz to try and, as he said Monday, “get them out of range and hopefully create a negative play.” He brought seven rushers — three interior defensive linemen, two edge …

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid

LA Times  

In the aftermath of their opening loss, the Chargers’ general disposition matched their performance: boldly graphic and brutally real. “None of us like how that went down.” Believe it, the Chargers’ Week 1 was a weak one, their pass defense buried in an historically bad showing that ended as a 36-34 defeat to Miami. Consider this team’s recent history: In …

Cameron Dicker is Chargers’ kicker; Dustin Hopkins is traded to Browns for draft pick
1 year, 4 months ago

Cameron Dicker is Chargers’ kicker; Dustin Hopkins is traded to Browns for draft pick

LA Times  

Dustin Hopkins will be wearing a Cleveland Browns uniform this season because the Chargers traded the placekicker Monday. The Chargers traded placekicker Dustin Hopkins to Cleveland for a 2025 seventh-round pick Monday, as they opted to go with Cameron Dicker to start the season. Dicker hit three extra points and field goals of 22, 23 and 50 yards in the …

Browns acquire kicker Dustin Hopkins from Chargers: Why both teams made the trade
1 year, 4 months ago

Browns acquire kicker Dustin Hopkins from Chargers: Why both teams made the trade

New York Times  

By Zac Jackson, Jeff Howe and Daniel Popper The Los Angeles Chargers have traded kicker Dustin Hopkins to the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday. York made his first eight field goal tries to start his rookie season before slumping badly the rest of the year. Hopkins joined the Chargers midway through the 2021 season and made 18 of his …

Raiders snap 3-game losing streak: How Denver’s late mistakes propelled Las Vegas to victory
2 years, 1 month ago

Raiders snap 3-game losing streak: How Denver’s late mistakes propelled Las Vegas to victory

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos 22-16 in overtime on Sunday. — Kosmider Raiders earn a meaningful victory It may not seem like much to the outside observer, but the 3-7 Raiders’ overtime win over the 3-7 Broncos was everything. The Raiders got big break when Wilson threw the ball …

Russell Wilson’s fade pattern with Broncos is one of NFL’s big mysteries
2 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson’s fade pattern with Broncos is one of NFL’s big mysteries

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Chris Rumph II dives in an attempt to tackle Denver quarterback Russell Wilson as Khalil Mack also pursues. The Broncos came into Monday night’s game against the Chargers averaging just 15 points per game. Every time there was a Hollywood moment, when the Broncos were backed up against the wall and the Wilson of old might have resurfaced, …

Justin Herbert tried to be hero, but Chargers blunders were villain
3 years ago

Justin Herbert tried to be hero, but Chargers blunders were villain

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert walks off the field after losing to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday night. “Raiii-dersss!” On their way to the playoffs in the final hours of the regular season, the Chargers stepped into The Black Hole and will not be seen again until next fall, losing bitterly to Los Angeles’ favorite …

Chargers waive kicker Tristan Vizcaino, sign veteran Dustin Hopkins
3 years, 2 months ago

Chargers waive kicker Tristan Vizcaino, sign veteran Dustin Hopkins

LA Times  

Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins kicks as punter Tress Way holds the ball during the second half against the New York Giants on Sept. 16 in Landover, Md. The Chargers touted Tristan Vizcaino’s leg strength and potential when he made the team this season. The rookie was waived Tuesday in favor of veteran Dustin Hopkins, who was let go …

Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
3 years, 3 months ago

Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

Associated Press  

— Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert shared a smile and shook hands outside the locker room before the new Los Angeles Chargers coach congratulated the second-year quarterback on a job well done. “Fourteen of 19 — that’s unheard of,” said Herbert, who completed 31 of 47 passes and joined Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes as the only players in league history …

Despite mishaps, Chargers find road to a good start in win over Washington
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite mishaps, Chargers find road to a good start in win over Washington

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates his deciding touchdown catch against the Washington Football Team with teammate Josh Palmer. After Ekeler’s opening touchdown, the Chargers maintained the lead into the second half before falling behind 16-13 when Washington scored on its first series of the third quarter. “They came off the sidelines and said, ‘Justin, we got your back.’ I …

Last-minute field goal lifts Chargers to victory over Broncos
4 years ago

Last-minute field goal lifts Chargers to victory over Broncos

LA Times  

Chargers kicker Mike Badgley connects on a 37-yard field goal in the final minute of a 19-16 win over the Denver Broncos at SoFi Field on Sunday. … I think we’ve played some pretty good football over these past three weeks.” Michael Badgley’s 37-yard field goal with 41 seconds remaining provided the final margin Sunday. Denver Broncos defensive end Dre’Mont …

Jalen Guyton’s contributions were ‘the bomb’ in Chargers’ win over Raiders
4 years ago

Jalen Guyton’s contributions were ‘the bomb’ in Chargers’ win over Raiders

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon after making an overtime catch in the Chargers’ 30-27 win Thursday. In overtime Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chargers receiver connected with quarterback Justin Herbert for a 53-yard bomb, setting his team up at the two-yard line. “The second guys stepped up and …

Chargers’ 30-27 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders by the numbers
4 years ago

Chargers’ 30-27 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders by the numbers

LA Times  

Chargers kicker Mike Badgley reacts after missing a field goal attempt against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter on Thursday. Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Chargers’ 30-27 overtime victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas on Thursday: 7 Games with 300 or more yards passing for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert this season, an NFL record for …

How did Chargers lose another heartbreaker? Let’s look at the last drive
4 years, 2 months ago

How did Chargers lose another heartbreaker? Let’s look at the last drive

LA Times  

Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler runs as he celebrates his game-tying touchdown with no time left in regulation. Trailing by six points, the Broncos marched 80 yards to the Chargers’ one-yard line with one second left, a pass interference call in the end zone setting them up there. Four plays later, with the ball on the Chargers’ 18-yard line, Lock …

Column: At 4-7 and sinking in AFC West, did Chargers lose more than postseason hopes?
5 years, 1 month ago

Column: At 4-7 and sinking in AFC West, did Chargers lose more than postseason hopes?

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is sacked by the Chiefs’ Frank Clark and Joey Ivie, and loses the football. 3 / 22 Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is sacked by Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark and defensive tackle Joey Ivie during a game Nov. 18 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. 10 / 22 Chargers running back Austin Ekeler gets away from …

Casey recovers fumble, Titans hold off Chargers’ rally 23-20
5 years, 2 months ago

Casey recovers fumble, Titans hold off Chargers’ rally 23-20

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans came up with an amazing goal-line stand stopping the Los Angeles Chargers. Jurrell Casey recovered a fumble by Melvin Gordon at the goal line with 15 seconds left, and Tennessee pulled out a 23-20 victory Sunday over the Chargers after a frantic final minute. “We had 1 yard to win this game, and we …

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