Chargers can’t stop Texans’ second-half surge or deliver late in loss
5 years, 3 months ago

Chargers can’t stop Texans’ second-half surge or deliver late in loss

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is sacked by Houston Texans defensive ends J.J. Watt, left, and D.J. 4 / 14 Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is upended by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby after scrambling for eight yards in the final minutes of the game. 5 / 14 Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu, left, grabs the face mask of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half. 12 / 14 Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers tries to evade a sack by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus before he ends up fumbling the ball away during a play in the second half. 14 / 14 Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks off the field in the final moments of the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Houston Texans.

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Interception barrage, including a pick-six, prompts Texans to bury Chargers
4 days, 7 hours ago

Interception barrage, including a pick-six, prompts Texans to bury Chargers

LA Times  

The Texans’ Eric Murray celebrates returning an interception for a touchdown that put the Chargers behind by 14 points in the third quarter. Somehow the Chargers quarterback getting a pass intercepted and returned for a touchdown for the first time in his career wasn’t the low-point of a season-ending loss Saturday. After setting a franchise record for fewest interceptions thrown …

Houston Texans overcome slow start to rout Los Angeles Chargers in chaotic playoff matchup
4 days, 7 hours ago

Houston Texans overcome slow start to rout Los Angeles Chargers in chaotic playoff matchup

CNN  

CNN — Powered by a stifling defense that intercepted Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert a career-high four times and an offense that came to life at the end of the first half, the Houston Texans’ wild-card victory sees them advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. Los Angeles Chargers' Derwin James Jr. reaches to recover a fumble by …

Chargers vs. Houston Texans: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
5 days, 7 hours ago

Chargers vs. Houston Texans: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

For three straight weeks, the Chargers have shared emphatic high fives in their celebratory post-game locker room. The Chargers feel as if they’re having too much fun for Saturday’s AFC wild-card playoff game to be the end. A lot of people probably don’t think we can do it, so we’re just ready to show the world.” The Chargers haven’t won …

Chargers’ decimated secondary survived because Derwin James Jr. ‘can make it right’
1 week ago

Chargers’ decimated secondary survived because Derwin James Jr. ‘can make it right’

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Derwin James Jr. celebrates an interception against the Falcons with Tony Jefferson, Elijah Molden and Marcus Maye. No matter who was playing alongside him in the secondary, safety Derwin James Jr. has held together the back end of the Chargers’ defense. “Derwin, he’s always a guy who’s high energy,” said Jackson, who played in the last two games …

Chargers fortify rushing attack with return of Gus Edwards, addition of Ezekiel Elliott
1 week, 1 day ago

Chargers fortify rushing attack with return of Gus Edwards, addition of Ezekiel Elliott

LA Times  

Running back Gus Edwards, scoring against the Broncos on Dec. 19, returned to Chargers practice Tuesday after missing the last two games because of an ankle injury. Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott made his Chargers practice debut Tuesday after being signed to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/SBAvXF00Wj — Thuc Nhi Nguyen January 7, 2025 “Competitors welcome at the Los …

Texans considered easier playoff opponent for Chargers, but ‘They’ve got playmakers’
1 week, 2 days ago

Texans considered easier playoff opponent for Chargers, but ‘They’ve got playmakers’

LA Times  

Derwin James Jr. breaks every Chargers huddle with a simple direction. On Sunday, the Chargers lived up to their daily proclamation, cementing themselves as the NFL’s top defense in points allowed while finishing the regular season with a 34-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. “They’ve got playmakers, great competitors.” Stroud broke through last season under current Chargers quarterback coach …

Chargers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins return a boost to offense in rout of Patriots
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chargers takeaways: J.K. Dobbins return a boost to offense in rout of Patriots

LA Times  

Derius Davis hadn’t reached his full stretch, hadn’t reeled in his second touchdown in as many games and hadn’t yet gotten the Chargers on the scoreboard. The Chargers running back threw both hands in the air once quarterback Justin Herbert threw the ball downfield and beat the referees at Gillette Stadium to the signal as Davis laid out for a …

Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

Even with the Chargers’ playoff hopes in the air last week, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley didn’t pay much attention to NFL games on TV during a rare off weekend after a Thursday game against the Denver Broncos. “It didn’t really matter,” Henley said, “because I’m like, we can’t lose anymore anyway.” Buoyed by a key win over the Broncos, the …

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
4 weeks, 2 days 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 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 …

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13
1 month, 1 week ago

Still makes 2 picks, returns one for TD as Chargers hand Falcons third straight loss, 17-13

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — In a game neither team seemed eager to win, the Los Angeles Chargers relied on their defense — especially rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still — to hand Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons their third straight loss. “We’re witnessing complementary, winning football.” Still, a fifth-round pick out of Maryland, made the 36-year-old Cousins looked like a rookie when the …

Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself
1 month, 2 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 vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
1 month, 3 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 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 …

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

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Defensive Turnaround: Chargers' Jesse Minter Making Waves
2 months, 2 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.

Justin Herbert wakes up Chargers’ offense with his arm and legs to defeat Saints
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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

Chargers’ loss to Cardinals was about far more than late-game officiating
2 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
3 months 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
3 months 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. …

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

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

Jim Harbaugh's reborn Chargers are fighting image of new coach
4 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh's reborn Chargers are fighting image of new coach

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh emphatically congratulates J.K. Dobbins after the Chargers running back’s touchdown in the fourth quarter. These Chargers “Harbaughed,” which translated into using inspiration from their new coach to outslug the Raiders, 22-10, in a season opener that came with a statement. Chargers fans — including one holding up a sign saying, “Make Chargers Great Again” — saw a …

Jim Harbaugh in awe of Chargers’ Justin Herbert: ‘A human computer chip for a brain’
4 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh in awe of Chargers’ Justin Herbert: ‘A human computer chip for a brain’

LA Times  

From his first day as the Chargers’ coach, Jim Harbaugh was enamored with Justin Herbert’s leadership abilities. Hoping to rebound after the Chargers’ 5-12 season, Herbert called his eventful preseason, which included a foot injury that kept him out for two weeks and the comical-only-in-retrospect elevator incident, “a fun test.” “Definitely learned a lot through some things you don’t want …

Chargers vs. Cowboys takeaways: Offense puts on a show in preseason finale
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up
5 months, 3 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 …

Brenden Rice says Jerry Rice wants draft revenge: ‘These guys gonna feel us’
8 months ago

Brenden Rice says Jerry Rice wants draft revenge: ‘These guys gonna feel us’

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice speaks to reporters during a news conference in Costa Mesa on Friday. “First words he said were, ‘Time to go to work.’ He said, ‘I will be with you every step of the way.’ He said, ‘I’m going to be involved with all your workouts from now on, and we got a lot of people …

Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins on emerging from his injury ‘storm’ — and more from first day of Phase 2
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins on emerging from his injury ‘storm’ — and more from first day of Phase 2

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers were back in the facility Monday after draft weekend. “Everyone around the league knows that whenever I am on the field, the numbers don’t lie,” Dobbins said. “And that’s exciting when you feel really supported.” nick is back at the podium, y'all 🥹 pic.twitter.com/kiUPp9bqni — Los Angeles Chargers April 29, 2024 4. …

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family
1 year 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 …

Chargers’ feats in loss to Broncos: Khalil Mack sack mark, next season schedule is set
1 year ago

Chargers’ feats in loss to Broncos: Khalil Mack sack mark, next season schedule is set

LA Times  

It was New Year’s Eve, and the Chargers were going to celebrate old school. “She’s probably going to have some balloons or something.” The occasion was Mack’s 100th career sack, one of the few highlights as the Chargers lost their fourth game in a row and seventh in eight games. “Ultimately, you want to win the ballgame so it can …

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 …

With Bills next, Chargers’ jobs on line: ‘We have three weeks to show the character’
1 year ago

With Bills next, Chargers’ jobs on line: ‘We have three weeks to show the character’

LA Times  

Chargers interim coach Giff Smith is pushing his 5-9 team to compete over the final three weeks against three franchises fighting for playoff spots. “It’s about finishing them.” The Chargers too often haven’t, their 5-9 record including five losses by three or fewer points. Over the course of the season, it’s become this.” Longtime assistant Giff Smith was given the …

Chargers lose Justin Herbert to injury and any realistic chance of making playoffs
1 year, 1 month 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. …

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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’ offense is all wet, but defense shuts out Patriots in first must-win game
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ offense is all wet, but defense shuts out Patriots in first must-win game

LA Times  

Defense was the name of the game in Foxborough, Mass., as Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson absorbs a hit from Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.. First he was booming. “There weren’t going to be any style points today,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. Asked to explain what’s continuously gone wrong for the offense, the legendary coach sarcastically grumbled: “Sorry, if …

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

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 …

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