Chargers vs. Chiefs matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers vs. Chiefs matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction

LA Times  

The Chargers could use a good dose of Austin Ekeler in the ground game against Bryan Cook and the Chiefs. An inability to run the ball Monday against Dallas led to quarterback Justin Herbert facing significant pressure that appeared to affect him throughout and eventually resulted in a game-sealing interception. A decent ground attack would help, but there has been little evidence since Week 1 to suggest the Chargers and running back Austin Ekeler suddenly will rediscover their legs. The Chiefs, long known for offensive firepower and creativity, are playing legitimate defense too, ranking in the top 10 in fewest points and yards passing given up, while surrendering barely 100 yards rushing per game.

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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 …

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 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 …

Justin Herbert and Chargers secure AFC’s No. 5 seed with 34-20 win over Raiders
1 week, 2 days ago

Justin Herbert and Chargers secure AFC’s No. 5 seed with 34-20 win over Raiders

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said he could tell from the noise his teammates made from neighboring meeting rooms on Saturday “that good things were happening.” Los Angeles needed the Steelers to lose to the Bengals that night to have a shot at the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs. They had some early red-zone troubles, but behind …

Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale
1 week, 5 days ago

Chargers and Raiders heading in different directions as teams meet in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Chargers and Raiders each enter Sunday’s meeting coming off back-to-back victories that affect each other’s futures in remarkably different ways. “We’re doing everything we can to win this game,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said. Las Vegas’ two recent victories made it considerably more difficult to draft Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward, although the Raiders …

Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh will lead the Chargers into the playoffs against the Ravens, Steelers or Texans but first the season finale comes at the Las Vegas Raiders. With teams still vying for divisional titles and playoff seeding, the Chargers coach, whose team clinched its first postseason berth since 2022 on Saturday, maintains a simple goal for a Week 18 game …

Los Angeles Chargers book play-off place in style with big win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Los Angeles Chargers book play-off place in style with big win

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Chargers …

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 hope to ride stingy defensive momentum past Patriots and into playoffs
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers hope to ride stingy defensive momentum past Patriots and into playoffs

LA Times  

Chargers defensive players celebrate after making a stop in a win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19. Jesse Minter quickly impressed Chargers players with his calm demeanor during his first season as an NFL defensive coordinator, but as the Denver Broncos rolled up three consecutive touchdown drives last Thursday, even the unflappable Minter started to panic. “To sort of …

Ranking the Chargers’ potential playoff opponents from best to worst matchup
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ranking the Chargers’ potential playoff opponents from best to worst matchup

New York Times  

The playoff-clinching scenario for the Los Angeles Chargers is as simple as possible this week: If they win at the New England Patriots on Saturday, they are in. The AFC playoff seeding remains fluid, and the Chargers could face any of five teams in the opening round: the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens or Houston Texans. …

Chargers takeaways: Comeback victory against Broncos puts a playoff berth in sight
3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

LA Times  

The Chargers fully acknowledged the importance of Thursday’s game. Chargers Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed The Chargers trailed by 11 in the second half before scoring 21 straight points to beat the Broncos and surpass them in the AFC West and playoff standings. The quarterback shook off an uncharacteristic interception in the second …

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
3 weeks, 5 days 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 vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

LA Times  

Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seeding but also reinforce Harbaugh’s first-year turnaround of the much-maligned franchise, the Chargers delivered a thrilling second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos, winning 34-27 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first …

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Broncos at Chargers: How to watch, odds, expert picks for AFC West battle

New York Times  

Week 16 kicks off with a good one in Inglewood — the 8-6 Los Angeles Chargers meet up with the 9-5 Denver Broncos. Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are averaging 18.5 points in their last four games, a dispiriting 1-3 stretch with two primetime losses. Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers odds Expert picks for Broncos vs. Chargers …

Chargers 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-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect
4 weeks, 2 days 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 month 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 …

Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish
1 month ago

Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish

Associated Press  

Kansas City at Cleveland Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Stats and stuff The Chiefs clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title last week.. Kansas City begins a stretch of three games in 11 days. The Chiefs host Houston on Dec. 21 and play in Pittsburgh on Christmas Day.. Kansas City’s past two wins were by identical 19-17 scores.. Mahomes has …

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

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

LA Times  

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

Chargers dealt another scar from Patrick Mahomes, AFC West champion Chiefs
1 month ago

Chargers dealt another scar from Patrick Mahomes, AFC West champion Chiefs

New York Times  

— Patrick Mahomes is inevitable. “I’m tired of doing it.” GO DEEPER Chiefs clinch AFC West title with 19-17 win vs. Chargers: Takeaways Mahomes and the Chiefs got the ball with 4:35 remaining in regulation, down by one. “Looking at the tape,” James said, “we’re going to be sick to our stomach.” Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct …

Chargers are beaten down by Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes again, this time on last drive
1 month, 1 week 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 secondary playing at a high level despite injuries and lineup changes
1 month, 1 week ago

Chargers secondary playing at a high level despite injuries and lineup changes

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Tarheeb Still’s breakout two-interception performance last week in Atlanta not only got him AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors, it spotlighted a Los Angeles Chargers secondary that has exceeded expectations despite dealing with injuries most of the season. The Chargers go into Sunday’s game at AFC West nemesis Kansas City still leading the league in …

Roman, Herbert try to get Chargers’ offense back on track going into game at Kansas City
1 month, 1 week 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. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
1 month, 1 week ago

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

LA Times  

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

Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game: ‘We’ve come a long way’
1 month, 1 week ago

Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game: ‘We’ve come a long way’

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Justin Herbert embraces Patrick Mahomes after a 17-10 Chiefs win at SoFi Stadium. Not only will his light brown hair not be poking out of his helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but also the fully healthy quarterback heralded the Chargers’ offensive progress as “very positive” since they lost to their division rivals in Week 4. …

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes could have new blindside protector when he faces Chargers on Sunday night
1 month, 1 week ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes could have new blindside protector when he faces Chargers on Sunday night

Associated Press  

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could have a new blindside protector when he faces the Chargers on Sunday night. And after one particularly poor stretch in Friday’s 19-17 win over Las Vegas, Reid and Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Hecht made the relatively drastic decision to move All-Pro guard Joe Thuney out to tackle and insert Mike Caliendo at the …

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

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

LA Times  

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

Chargers are expected to be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against Falcons
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens
1 month, 2 weeks 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 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 …

Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football,’ a first for NFL
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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

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 …

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 11 top storylines: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers and can Bears get right vs. Packers?

New York Times  

And the beat goes on. Another action-packed slate of games is upon us as Week 11 of the NFL regular season offers four high-stakes divisional matchups and another three contests between projected playoff teams. Pittsburgh’s defense, which is eighth-best in yards and second-stingiest in points per game, will certainly receive its most challenging assignment of the season. If the Ravens …

Chargers out to continue dominant defensive run against Burrow, Bengals
2 months 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 …

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...
2 months ago

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...

LA Times  

Do Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers or Sean McVay’s Rams have a better chance to reach the postseason? On Sunday night, the Chargers play host to the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, who has the hottest hand this side of Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Then-San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Baltimore’s Super Bowl win. That said, …

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

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

LA Times  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

Justin Herbert gives Chargers’ offense legs as defense shuts down Titans
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 …

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 …

Simi Fehoko might be out when Chargers now play Bengals in prime time in Week 11
2 months, 1 week 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
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 …

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

Five Chargers predictions at NFL midseason: Justin Herbert will be MVP worthy in second half
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Five Chargers predictions at NFL midseason: Justin Herbert will be MVP worthy in second half

New York Times  

It is officially November, and the Los Angeles Chargers are nearing the midpoint of Jim Harbaugh’s first season. The true nature of this team will come into clearer focus over the second half of the season, as the Chargers likely push for a playoff spot. Ladd McConkey will top 1,000 yards receiving McConkey, who the Chargers drafted in the second …

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.

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 …

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