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After the Chargers’ 26-14 loss to the Cardinals, Jim Harbaugh said he wishes he’d given his starters more preseason reps, acknowledging preseason mistakes and that there’s no time to fix them now as they try to rebound and improve on the fly.
Justin Herbert looked sharp against the 49ers in a joint practice, with McCaffrey sidelined by “tightness” rather than a contract issue. San Francisco’s Kaelon Black and Deebo Samuel flashed in the run game and passing drills, while rookie De’Zhaun Stribling offered upside in the receiving corps. On the Chargers’ side, Omarion Hampton showed explosiveness, but offensive-line injuries piled up—Tyler Biadasz was carted off, and Quentin Johnston, Kyle Kennard and Rashawn Slater left reps shortened—highlighting continued O-line concerns as San Francisco’s new-look receiver group, including Mike Evans, looks to take shape.
Justin Herbert says his early meetings with new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel have been exciting, with a clear plan to speed up the offense and get the ball out in about 2.4 seconds. He emphasizes improved footwork and timing to support McDaniel’s quick-throw system, notes the potential of speedy targets like Quentin Johnston, and praises new center Tyler Biadasz for stabilizing the line. Herbert is healthy after a tough 2025, and OTAs (plus a Europe trip) show the Bolts building toward what could be a big 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Chargers hired Mike McDaniel as their new Offensive Coordinator, signing the top play-calling candidate of the cycle. McDaniel’s proven resume includes back-to-back Dolphins playoff appearances and explosive offenses, plus San Francisco’s strong run game, suggesting he can elevate Justin Herbert and a weapon-rich roster as the Chargers pursue a dynamic offensive direction in 2026.
New England’s defense dictated a 16-3 Wild Card victory by mixing disguise coverages, blitzes, and dime looks to fluster Justin Herbert, while Drake Maye racked up 334 total yards (268 passing, 66 rushing) in his playoff debut. The Patriots fed off the pressure and good scheme, holding LA largely in check as Maye made key plays (including a 28-yard TD dime and a late move to extend the drive), Stevenson piled up 128 scrimmage yards, and Hunter Henry contributed a 28-yard TD catch. The win sets up a divisional-round clash as the defense earned its flowers for the performance.
The article highlights five overlooked plays that impacted the Cowboys' loss to the Chargers, including a crucial holding call, poor timeout management, a false start by CeeDee Lamb, Justin Herbert's escape and fumble recovery, and an offside penalty by Lamb, all contributing to the game's outcome.
The Chargers are 4-2 after a comeback win in Week 6, led by Justin Herbert's clutch plays, and are in a strong playoff position with a 74% chance to make it. They face the 5-1 Colts in Week 7 at SoFi Stadium, a challenging game against a top AFC team.
The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 23-20, with Justin Herbert leading a game-winning drive and becoming the youngest NFL player to reach 2,000 career completions, marking their first 3-0 start since 2002.
In a historic game in Sao Paulo, Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, snapping a seven-game losing streak to the Chiefs, with Herbert throwing for 318 yards and three touchdowns, outdueling Patrick Mahomes.
The Chargers' training camp began with Justin Herbert showcasing his passing skills, including a 50-yard touchdown to Jalen Reagor, and the team working through offensive line position battles, with ongoing rotations at left guard and center. The first day also featured solid defensive plays and general optimism about the team's prospects.