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 the team “pretty special.” When reminded of things like the four-game winning streak the Chargers are on typically helps with such fan interest, Slater nodded. “Let’s keep doing it.” Coach Jim Harbaugh, who issued a public, unsolicited plea for fan support last week before the game, agreed with the team captain with respect to the team’s direction both on the field and in the stands. “We just want to put the kind of football out there that people get excited about.” Here are three takeaways from the Chargers’ win:

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Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
3 days, 18 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 …

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
3 days, 18 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, …

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
4 days, 18 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 …

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 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
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1 week, 3 days ago

Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

They received blue pin-striped, short-sleeved work shirts complete with embroidered name tags. “The culture that he’s trying to build around here,” edge rusher Joey Bosa said, “that we’re hard workers, that we come to work every single day, and it’s not always pretty.” Coming off a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers’ fortitude will be tested as …

Roman, Herbert try to get Chargers’ offense back on track going into game at Kansas City
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Roman, Herbert try to get Chargers’ offense back on track going into game at Kansas City

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Greg Roman has faced his share of criticism in his first year as the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive coordinator. With his unit struggling to reach the end zone over the past 2 1/2 games, Roman put the onus on himself to make sure there are improvements going into Sunday night’s game at AFC West nemesis Kansas …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

How a ‘gift from the football gods’ is pushing Chargers into playoff contention
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a ‘gift from the football gods’ is pushing Chargers into playoff contention

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Tarheeb Still was the last Los Angeles Chargers player to leave the field and enter the tunnel after a convincing 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns. “That’s something that we worked all week, me and coach Clink,” Still said. “That’s the cool feeling, especially as an older guy, being able to be around a guy like him who’s …

Chargers’ top-ranked defense leads way in lopsided win over Browns: Key takeaways
1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up

LA Times  

One thing for sure about the Chargers’ offensive identity: quarterback Justin Herbert will be behind it. The Chargers are searching for an offensive identity early in camp, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that will develop in the weeks to come. “That will dictate where we really put our focus.” Coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that the team …

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

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’ 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-Jets a prime-time example of playoff race desperation in the AFC
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers-Jets a prime-time example of playoff race desperation in the AFC

LA Times  

Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 34-28 victory over the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium in 2020. Come on, it’s “Monday Night Football.” “Same as playing in L.A., 1 o’clock in the afternoon.” But it’s New York! “It’s a football stadium.” OK, for the record, it’s New York-adjacent, MetLife Stadium sitting in New Jersey and serving as the …

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

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise
1 year, 3 months ago

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise

LA Times  

Buried in their stinging defeat and dreadful pass defense Sunday was a stellar effort by the Chargers’ offense, especially when running the ball. “That’s something that we need to build off of.” Staley said he liked the patience new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore exhibited as the Chargers remained committed to the ground game. He said the 40 carries were “just …

Chargers blow 27-point lead with horrendous second half in playoff loss to Jaguars
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers blow 27-point lead with horrendous second half in playoff loss to Jaguars

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga lies on the turf as the Jaguars celebrate Riley Patterson’s winning field goal in Jacksonville’s 31-30 AFC wild-card comeback win Saturday night. I feel horrible for the defense.” Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill intercepts a pass by Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on the first drive of the game. There’s no reason we shouldn’t have got that done …

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has been under scrutiny for his handling of the roster. The way the Chargers handled playing time against the Broncos — most starters played at least through the end of the third quarter — left coach Brandon Staley answering questions about the organization’s methods. You gotta go for it all when you get the chance.” The …

Chargers: First look at AFC wild-card opponent Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers: First look at AFC wild-card opponent Jacksonville Jaguars

LA Times  

In a rematch of a Week 3 game, the Chargers will meet the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC wild-card game Saturday : HISTORY LESSON: The Jaguars dominated the Chargers 38-10 at SoFi Stadium in late September. Jacksonville opened a 13-0 lead early in the second quarter before the Chargers tightened the score to 16-10 barely three minutes into the second …

Joey Bosa and Chargers focus on the little things, not big picture, before Broncos game
1 year, 11 months ago

Joey Bosa and Chargers focus on the little things, not big picture, before Broncos game

LA Times  

Joey Bosa and the Chargers have had their sights set on more than making the playoffs this season. Chargers Chargers vs. Denver Broncos matchups, how to watch and prediction If the Baltimore Ravens win earlier Sunday, the Chargers must prevail at Denver to claim the AFC’s No. Without James, defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill said he believes the rest of the …

Chargers-Falcons takeaways: Joshua Palmer receives spotlight in comeback
2 years, 1 month ago

Chargers-Falcons takeaways: Joshua Palmer receives spotlight in comeback

LA Times  

Chargers fans display signs supporting their team against the Atlanta Falcons. “We like to get it the hard way.” Atlanta produced the game’s initial nine first downs and had a 145-16 edge in total yards after one quarter. “I just like the way we’ve made adjustments,” Tranquill said, “and kept ourselves in the game.” DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Despite the …

Chargers nearly turn over big lead but defense saves them against Texans
2 years, 2 months ago

Chargers nearly turn over big lead but defense saves them against Texans

LA Times  

Derwin James Jr. celebrates after the Chargers held the Houston Texans to a field-goal attempt after a turnover deep in their end in the second half. Then our offense did a great job closing ’em out.” Though they stumbled in the second half Sunday, the Chargers still found a way to rebound from their 38-10 loss last weekend to Jacksonville, …

What we learned from Chargers’ 41-37 victory over the Steelers
3 years, 1 month ago

What we learned from Chargers’ 41-37 victory over the Steelers

LA Times  

The Chargers beat Pittsburgh 41-37 Sunday night in a game that featured a combined 41 points in the fourth quarter. “From the outside view, it’s still the Chargers to people,” running back Austin Ekeler said. This game was one of my favorites, for sure.” Herbert’s wheels Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs past Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and defensive end Cameron …

Chargers avoid complete meltdown with late, 53-yard TD in win over Steelers
3 years, 1 month ago

Chargers avoid complete meltdown with late, 53-yard TD in win over Steelers

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams outraces Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Tre Norwood to score on a 53-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 41-37 victory Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Leading by 17 points to start the fourth quarter Sunday night, the Chargers avoided an epic three-phase, five-alarm meltdown to escape with a heart-thumping 41-37 victory over Pittsburgh. Justin …

Chargers call ‘no más’ and get dragged to thrilling comeback win over Browns
3 years, 2 months ago

Chargers call ‘no más’ and get dragged to thrilling comeback win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scores the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter of a 47-42 win over the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. And yet running back Austin Ekeler still reached the end zone Sunday at the game’s most crucial point, scoring one of the most reluctant, least conventional touchdowns in NFL history. “I still have …

Making heads or tails of Cincinnati’s improbable coin toss streak: This Week in Bengals
3 years, 2 months ago

Making heads or tails of Cincinnati’s improbable coin toss streak: This Week in Bengals

New York Times  

Or even necessarily football-related ones. Last 17 coin tosses for the Bengals Team Site W/L Action Jaguars Home Win Defer Steelers Away Win Defer Bears Away Win Defer Vikings Home Win Receive Vikings Home Win Defer Ravens Home Win Defer Texans Away Win Defer Steelers Home Win Defer Cowboys Home Loss Receive Dolphins Away Loss Receive Giants Home Win Defer …

NFL roundtable: Will Chargers ever be accepted in L.A.?
3 years, 3 months ago

NFL roundtable: Will Chargers ever be accepted in L.A.?

LA Times  

Chargers fans were quite boisterous in their home opener against Dallas, but estimates are that SoFi Stadium was filled with two-thirds Cowboys fans. L.A. Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL writer Sam Farmer and columnist Bill Plaschke address what’s ahead in a discussion moderated by NFL editor Athan Atsales. But first, let’s address what …

Chargers suffer biggest defeat in franchise history in 45-0 loss to Patriots
4 years ago

Chargers suffer biggest defeat in franchise history in 45-0 loss to Patriots

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, right, and offensive coordinator Shane Steichen engage in a discussion during the Chargers’ 45-0 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Gunner Olszewski also had the punt return touchdown and, asked afterward if the reception was his first offensive score, said, “Shoot, it probably was.” A few minutes later, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn called the …

Chargers’ season-opening win came with some serious struggles and a significant loss
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers’ season-opening win came with some serious struggles and a significant loss

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill is carted off the field after sustaining a broken fibula during Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. There were times when he had to extend plays and create a little bit.” The first unsuccessful fourth down came on a run-pass option, Lynn explaining that Taylor “took the wrong option. Making his NFL debut, rookie running back …

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 …

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