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Chargers QB Justin Herbert does not practice because of left ankle injury
1 week, 5 days ago

Chargers QB Justin Herbert does not practice because of left ankle injury

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. Herbert injured his left ankle during the first quarter of last Sunday’s 19-17 loss at Kansas City. I didn’t feel great, but it was one of those things to play through.” Herbert’s left leg was later bruised after taking a hard hit …

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Chargers offensive frustrations continue in 19-17 loss
2 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game: ‘We’ve come a long way’
2 weeks, 5 days 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. …

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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 …

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Even with off week ahead, Justin Herbert is determined not to miss Chargers-Chiefs
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Even with off week ahead, Justin Herbert is determined not to miss Chargers-Chiefs

LA Times  

Each time the Chargers’ Justin Herbert was sacked by the Steelers, his injured ankle suffered more until he had to leave the game. “Each game going out there is, ‘Hey, it’s time to go win it.’ And we felt like it was one of those injuries that you can fight through and you can push through.” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert …

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Chargers could be minus Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa and starting tackles for Chiefs
3 months ago

Chargers could be minus Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa and starting tackles for Chiefs

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert watches from the sideline in the second half after reinjuring his ankle against the Steelers. After four starters, including star quarterback Justin Herbert, missed the end of the Chargers’ 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Jim Harbaugh deflected all questions about the mounting injuries Monday, deferring until the team is required to release an injury …

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Justin Herbert, Chargers don’t last in road loss to Steelers
3 months ago

Justin Herbert, Chargers don’t last in road loss to Steelers

LA Times  

Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig forces a fumble by Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the second half. The Chargers’ dream start chipped away into a nightmare as their star quarterback re-aggravated a right ankle injury in a 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in front of 66,734 at Acrisure Stadium. “Warriors,” Harbaugh said, “you give them a shot.” Herbert …

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He’s back! Justin Herbert takes part in Chargers drills for first time since July 31
4 months ago

He’s back! Justin Herbert takes part in Chargers drills for first time since July 31

LA Times  

For Jim Harbaugh, the return of star quarterback Justin Herbert to practice for the first time since July 31 after injuring the plantar fascia in his right foot was a moment so uplifting it should have come with the “Voices of Angels.” Herbert was back slinging the football during seven-on-seven drills. Harbaugh was pleased with Herbert’s return, noting he looked …

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How do you make Justin Herbert even better? Chargers coaches have a new plan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How do you make Justin Herbert even better? Chargers coaches have a new plan

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stands on the sideline before a game against the Miami Dolphins in September. “Not everyone needs to function like Peyton Manning did to win football games,” said Andy Bischoff, Harbaugh’s run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. “I think he feels a fresh perspective that’s centered on providing the best offense that he’s played within.” In Herbert’s …

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Day 1 with Jim Harbaugh, and Chargers’ ‘physicals’ take a whole new meaning
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Day 1 with Jim Harbaugh, and Chargers’ ‘physicals’ take a whole new meaning

LA Times  

New coach Jim Harbaugh is pointing toward more physical play for his Chargers. “We’re going to be physical,” new tight end Hayden Hurst said. We want teams to end up giving up in the fourth quarter where we’re just hitting our stride.” Chargers Jim Harbaugh: Chargers could get top non-quarterback in NFL draft With quarterbacks potentially going in the top …

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Chargers’ Justin Herbert melts under Chiefs pressure in loss at Kansas City
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers’ Justin Herbert melts under Chiefs pressure in loss at Kansas City

Associated Press  

— Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert spent more time looking at the sky than downfield at his wide receivers on Sunday. Herbert was sacked five times by Kansas City’s suddenly stingy defense, and even when the Chiefs failed to get to him, they had a disrupting impact on his game. On the second series, it was Willie Gay Jr. who brought …

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Clutch pick by Asante Samuel Jr. and pass by Justin Herbert save Chargers
1 year, 2 months ago

Clutch pick by Asante Samuel Jr. and pass by Justin Herbert save Chargers

LA Times  

Justin Herbert made a clutch 51-yard throw to seal the Chargers’ victory despite wearing a split and glove on his left middle finger. Still, all of that wasn’t enough until Justin Herbert ignored his mangled left hand just long enough to use his healthy right one to throw the Chargers past Las Vegas 24-17 at SoFi Stadium. “It was just …

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Chargers’ offense under new coordinator Kellen Moore is the bomb with wide-open spaces
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ offense under new coordinator Kellen Moore is the bomb with wide-open spaces

LA Times  

His answers typically are straightforward — lacking gloss and glitz — a football coach sounding like a football coach. “He’s a calm guy,” wide receiver Keenan Allen said. “There’s not a lot of times where everybody on the field is running short routes,” Allen said, “versus Lombardi, where everybody’s running short routes. Now, somebody has an opportunity every time.” Chargers …

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Chargers vs. Texans: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread
2 years, 2 months ago

Chargers vs. Texans: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 11. After last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Chargers are eager to bounce back with a win over the Houston Texans on Friday. Chargers at Houston Texans Brandon Staley’s decision to let his injured quarterback play in the …

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Chargers’ 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers’ 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers

LA Times  

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scores the first touchdown of the game against Washington. Summary CHARGERS 7 6 0 7 — 20 Washington 3 6 7 0 — 16 First Quarter CHARGERS — Ekeler 3 run, 9:19. Key plays: Herbert 10 pass to Guyton, Ekeler 11 run, Rountree 13 run, Herbert 11 pass to M.Williams, Herbert 7 pass to Keenan …

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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert prepares to learn yet another new offense
3 years, 10 months ago

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert prepares to learn yet another new offense

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 17. “But that doesn’t look too likely after these past few years.” During his time at Oregon, Herbert had three head coaches and two offensive coordinators. Chargers New Chargers coordinator Joe Lombardi looks to build offense around Justin Herbert As the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator, …

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Chargers’ 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos by the numbers
4 years, 1 month ago

Chargers’ 31-30 loss to the Denver Broncos by the numbers

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Summary CHARGERS 0 14 10 6 — 30 Denver 3 0 7 21 — 31 First Quarter Denver — Field goal McManus 35, 10:02. Key plays: Simmons 46 interception return to CHARGERS 16, Lock 5 pass to Hamler on 3rd-and-15. Key plays: Callahan …

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