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

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

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers offense is stumbling. The Chargers have gone scoreless in the second half of two of those games — a Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and Sunday’s loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. Through three weeks, the Chargers ranked second in the league in expected points added per drive and offensive success rate, according to TruMedia, trailing only the Miami Dolphins in both metrics. But on a down-to-down basis, the Chargers are creating successful offensive plays just 35 percent of the time over the past three games, according to TruMedia. Over the past three games, with Linsley out, the Chargers have allowed the highest pressure rate of any offense in the league on a per dropback basis — 45.9 percent, according to TruMedia.

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Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
4 days, 2 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
4 days, 2 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 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 …

Roman, Herbert try to get Chargers’ offense back on track going into game at Kansas City
2 weeks, 4 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 struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Although three years of injury problems ruined J.K. Dobbins’ once-promising tenure with the Ravens, he was off to a strong start Monday night in his reunion game against Baltimore. And then another injury ended yet another night early for the Los Angeles Chargers’ star-crossed new running back. “Obviously I’m hoping J.K. is OK.” Dobbins had 40 yards …

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 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’ …

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline

LA Times  

When it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz stood firm with the roster he built in the offseason. Joe Hortiz made aggressive moves this offseason, but when it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Chargers’ general manager stood firm with the roster he built. When asked about the trade deadline last month, Hortiz, a …

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 …

Justin Herbert's Health and Offensive Surge Lead Chargers to Momentum
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert's Health and Offensive Surge Lead Chargers to Momentum

Associated Press  

Justin Herbert's health and practice time have led to a resurgence for the Los Angeles Chargers offense. The quarterback has shown improvement in his passing efficiency and has been a consistent threat to the opposing defense. With a more balanced offensive approach, the Chargers have shown signs of returning to their previous offensive dominance.

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 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 rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit
2 months, 1 week ago

Chargers rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit

LA Times  

Chargers rookie Cam Hart made an immediate impression on coaches during training camp and now he is getting his chance to play because of injuries. … It was more so like, a ‘pissed off for greatness’ type of thing.” With strong starts to their careers, Hart and fellow rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still are chasing more great moments as the injury-riddled …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Could Justin Herbert throwing more solve Chargers’ offensive problems?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Justin Herbert throwing more solve Chargers’ offensive problems?

New York Times  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Since February, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have talked about building a “balanced” offense. Herbert is 71 yards behind the Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love, who has also only played two games. Buy The Packers are an interesting comparison, as their head coach and play caller Matt LaFleur leaned into …

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 …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert ready to get the season started
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert ready to get the season started

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is ready for the regular season, especially after what turned out to be an eventful training camp. I definitely learned a lot and went through some things you don’t want to,” Herbert said on Wednesday as Los Angeles continued preparations for its opener Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert said the …

Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Offense puts on a show in preseason finale
4 months ago

Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Offense puts on a show in preseason finale

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko works out before a game against the Packers in November. The Chargers’ first touchdown came on a 70-yard end-around by wide receiver Derius Davis after a fake handoff. “Going out there first play and just do that was a great experience.” Davis, the team’s primary returner, is trying to carve out a role in the …

Jim Harbaugh sees ‘a lot of work to be done’ as Chargers struggle in preseason opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh sees ‘a lot of work to be done’ as Chargers struggle in preseason opener

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Easton Stick gets chased out of the pocket by the Seattle Seahawks during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium Saturday. With backup Easton Stick commanding the offense, the Chargers’ starters struggled to move the ball during their 16-3 loss to Seattle Saturday night at SoFi Stadium, reminding fans how much the team needs Herbert. Here are some key …

Chargers’ new-look defense generates turnovers and pressure during joint practice against Rams
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ new-look defense generates turnovers and pressure during joint practice against Rams

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The new-look Los Angeles Chargers defense passed an important early training camp test on Sunday. “You can see it, it’s real and we felt that from our guys getting off the ball today, they did a great job.” Stafford was picked off three times, with two by cornerbacks Asante Samuel and Kristian Fulton. “Then, when you …

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 …

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers OTAs, Week 2: Junior Colson update, Hayden Hurst and Asante Samuel Jr. shine

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their second week of organized team activities Wednesday. Five players were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice: running back Gus Edwards, running back J.K. Dobbins, tight end Will Dissly, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Four players worked off to the side with trainers during practice: …

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family

LA Times  

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

Corey Linsley might have to retire; Chargers Keenan Allen, Mike Williams want to stay
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Corey Linsley might have to retire; Chargers Keenan Allen, Mike Williams want to stay

LA Times  

Almost certainly facing retirement, Chargers center Corey Linsley explained Monday that he’s more grateful than discouraged. The veteran said he’s “probably 99% sure” that he has played his final football game because of a heart issue that forced him to miss the last 15 weeks of the 2023 season. “Year 10, I don’t know how many years I have left …

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

Chargers’ bad/good news: Corey Linsley unlikely to return, but receiver help is on way
1 year ago

Chargers’ bad/good news: Corey Linsley unlikely to return, but receiver help is on way

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer injures his ankle as he is tackled by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 29. He played every snap of the Chargers’ first three games before going out, the team struggling to run the ball and with overall offensive consistency throughout the season. “Any time you have a star player — …

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?
1 year ago

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?

LA Times  

The attention given to stop Aaron Donald, shown tackling Browns back Jerome Ford, helps the play of the rest of the Rams’ front seven. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: What is more surprising, that “banged up” Puka Nacua …

Chargers special teams lead the way in wet, sloppy 6-0 win over Patriots
1 year ago

Chargers special teams lead the way in wet, sloppy 6-0 win over Patriots

New York Times  

— With rain in the forecast for Sunday in New England, Los Angeles Chargers special teams coordinator Ryan Ficken took an outside-the-box approach to preparing his players. “He has been for us for two years.” shoutout these guys pic.twitter.com/4tPuVRppRh — Los Angeles Chargers December 3, 2023 Long snapper Josh Harris led a clean operation on both of Dicker’s kicks and …

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’
1 year ago

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’

LA Times  

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterback Justin Herbert need to execute the right plays down the stretch of games. “I don’t really worry about my reputation,” Herbert said, before adding that he’s more concerned about being the best quarterback, leader and teammate possible, a line he has uttered repeatedly over the last three-plus seasons. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is …

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

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

LA Times  

Keenan Allen leads the NFL in catches and has been the force behind the Chargers offense for weeks. Against a stout and hard-hitting Baltimore defense last weekend, the Chargers had their least productive day since Week 3 last season, a string of 26 games, including the playoffs. They went nearly 3½ quarters with only three points versus the Ravens, which …

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 — …

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

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

New York Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

New York Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense continue to sputter in 27-6 loss to Chargers

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets’ defense did its job — again. “I think we all just kept taking turns,” Wilson said after the Jets’ 27-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. “It just wasn’t good enough.” The Jets have been the NFL’s worst team on third down and in the red zone — and …

NFL roundtable: Can Chargers’ D take next step? How Rams reinforcements could help
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL roundtable: Can Chargers’ D take next step? How Rams reinforcements could help

LA Times  

The Chargers’ defense stepped up with eight sacks and kept the New York Jets out of the end zone during a 27-6 win on “Monday Night Football.” The Rams could not muster much offense, and nary a touchdown, in a 20-3 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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