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Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23
Read full article: Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Derrick Henry rushed for 140 yards, and Baltimore coach John Harbaugh improved to 3-0 against his brother as the Ravens beat Jim Harbaughās Los Angeles Chargers 30-23.
Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers
Read full article: Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over ChargersKyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Rylandās 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce help Chiefs rally for 17-10 win over Chargers
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce help Chiefs rally for 17-10 win over ChargersPatrick Mahomes passed for 245 yards and a touchdown while rediscovering his connection with Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10.
Justin Fields shines as the Steelers move to 3-0 with a 20-10 win over the Chargers
Read full article: Justin Fields shines as the Steelers move to 3-0 with a 20-10 win over the ChargersJustin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert sidelined by right ankle injury against the Steelers
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert sidelined by right ankle injury against the SteelersLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert left his team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an ankle injury and was questionable to return.
The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL season
Read full article: The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL seasonPatrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history will be the hottest topic throughout the NFL season.
Jim Harbaugh lauds Justin Herbert, other Chargers players who were stuck on elevator for 2 hours
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh lauds Justin Herbert, other Chargers players who were stuck on elevator for 2 hoursLos Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised quarterback Justin Herbert and others who were stuck on an elevator for two hours at the team hotel in Dallas.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least 2 weeks because of a right foot injury
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss at least 2 weeks because of a right foot injuryLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will miss at least the next two weeks because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot.
2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensions
Read full article: 2020 QB draft class cashes in with more than $1.2 billion in contract extensionsThe 2020 quarterback draft class is well on its way to being the highest-paid group of QBs from any draft in NFL history.
Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source saysThe Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million.
Patrick Mahomes is a unanimous choice for the top spot in the AP's quarterback rankings
Read full article: Patrick Mahomes is a unanimous choice for the top spot in the AP's quarterback rankingsThree-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes was a unanimous choice by The Associated Press for No. 1 quarterback in the NFL in a preseason survey.
QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations says Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension that makes him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history.
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
Read full article: Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers earlyDefense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round.
Saturday night's Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarter
Read full article: Saturday night's Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarterSaturday nightās game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers already carried significance as the first NFL game to be exclusively streamed on Peacock.
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
Read full article: Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing seasonCoach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco have been fired by the Los Angeles Chargers after one of the worst losses in franchise history.
Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL start
Read full article: Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL startEaston Stick will be the latest backup to make his first start in a season filled with injuries to high-profile quarterbacks.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken finger
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert will miss rest of season after undergoing surgery on broken fingerJustin Herbert will undergo surgery on Tuesday on his broken index finger on his right hand and will miss the Los Angeles Chargersā remaining four games this season.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclear
Read full article: Chargers QB Justin Herbert has fracture in right index finger, status for Thursday unclearChargers quarterback Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his right hand during the second quarter of Los Angelesā game against the Denver Broncos.
Zay Flowers catches and runs for TDs, Ravens force 4 turnovers in 20-10 win over Chargers
Read full article: Zay Flowers catches and runs for TDs, Ravens force 4 turnovers in 20-10 win over ChargersRookie Zay Flowers had a touchdown catch and ran for a game-sealing score late in the fourth quarter, Baltimoreās defense forced four turnovers, and the AFC-best Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10.
Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win
Read full article: Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 winTrevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans.
Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goal
Read full article: Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson's last-second field goalJared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jets' defense remains a steady, playmaking force while the offense struggles to find its way
Read full article: Jets' defense remains a steady, playmaking force while the offense struggles to find its wayRobert Saleh raised some eyebrows a few weeks ago when he declared the New York Jets have āembarrassedā some of the NFLās top quarterbacks this season.
Chargers roll past Jets 27-6 behind Davis' punt return, Ekeler's 2 TDs and LA's sack-happy defense
Read full article: Chargers roll past Jets 27-6 behind Davis' punt return, Ekeler's 2 TDs and LA's sack-happy defenseDerius Davis returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown, Austin Ekeler ran for two scores and Joey Bosa and Los Angelesā defense stifled Zach Wilson and the New York Jetsā bumbling offense in the Chargersā 27-6 victory.
Mahomes throws for 424 yards and 4 TDs, Kelce has big day as Chiefs beat Chargers 31-17
Read full article: Mahomes throws for 424 yards and 4 TDs, Kelce has big day as Chiefs beat Chargers 31-17Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught 12 passes for 179 yards and a score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-17.
Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the Chargers
Read full article: Dak Prescott, Cowboys rally in fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over the ChargersDak Prescott threw for 272 yards and a touchdown, and the Dallas Cowboys rebounded from a rout a week ago, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 Monday night.
Herbert glad to have focus back on football after reaching extension with Chargers
Read full article: Herbert glad to have focus back on football after reaching extension with ChargersLess than 24 hours after becoming the NFLās highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, Justin Herbertās first training camp practice on Wednesday didnāt appear different from past seasons, The Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller had his share of dynamic throws and then for nearly 25 minutes went up and down the sidelines signing autographs for fans and posing for pictures.
Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source says
Read full article: Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source saysJustin Herbert is set to become the NFLās highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, agreeing to a five-year, $262.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday.
Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3
Read full article: Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3Austin Ekeler scored on two 1-yard runs and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their first playoff berth since 2018, intercepting Indianapolis quarterback Nick Foles three times to beat the overmatched Colts 20-3.
Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17
Read full article: Herbert, short-handed defense lead Chargers past Fins 23-17Justin Herbert threw for 367 yards and a touchdown and a short-handed Chargers defense got the best of the Dolphinsā Tua Tagovailoa as Los Angeles beat Miami 23-17.
Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27
Read full article: Kelce scores 3 touchdowns, Chiefs rally past Chargers 30-27Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for their third touchdown of the game with 31 seconds remaining, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 to stay atop the AFC.
McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16
Read full article: McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16Christian McCaffrey ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 7:54 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-16 in their first game back from a bye week.
Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win
Read full article: Late turnover, Hopkins' 4th field goal gives Chargers OT winDustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.
Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24
Read full article: Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans.
Staley sticks with ailing Herbert in Chargers' blowout loss
Read full article: Staley sticks with ailing Herbert in Chargers' blowout lossEven after the Los Angeles Chargers fell behind by 28 points late on a dismal Sunday afternoon, Justin Herbert insisted on staying in the game with his fractured rib cartilage.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason
Read full article: Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseasonDaniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 on Sunday night to earn their first playoff berth since 2016.
Up-and-down Chargers hold off Bengals for 41-22 victory
Read full article: Up-and-down Chargers hold off Bengals for 41-22 victoryJustin Herbert passed for three touchdowns and Tevaughn Campbell returned a Joe Mixon fumble 61 yards for a score, helping the Los Angeles Chargers hold off the Cincinnati Bengals for a 41-22 victory.
Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24
Read full article: Justin Herbert has 3 TDs, Chargers beat Eagles 27-24Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Dustin Hopkins kicked a 29-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Phillips pick-six propels Patriots past Chargers 27-24
Read full article: Phillips pick-six propels Patriots past Chargers 27-24Adrian Phillips intercepted two Justin Herbert passes and returned one for the go-ahead touchdown, Nick Folk kicked four field goals and the New England Patriots rallied for a 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over BrownsAustin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Read full article: Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penalties.
Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive player
Read full article: Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive playerPackers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned his third Associated Press Most Valuable Player award, while Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald took his third top defensive player prize at NFL Honors. Titans 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry won Offensive Player of the Year, and the offensive rookie honor went to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Cleveland's Kevin Stefanski was the Coach of the Year, and Buffalo offensive coordinator Brian Daboll earned assistant coach honors. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work in the community. Rodgers had perhaps the best season of his 16-year career, leading Green Bay to a 13-3 regular season, the NFCās best mark.
The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award
Read full article: The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP AwardGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Rodgers received 44 votes, followed by Buffaloās Josh Allen with four, and Kansas Cityās Patrick Mahomes, the 2018 MVP, with two. ___9:52 p.m.For turning around a moribund Cleveland franchise, overcoming injuries and COVID-19 concerns, Kevin Stefanski is The Associated Press 2020 NFL Coach of the Year. Ad___9:20 p.m.Justin Herbert is the latest quarterback to win The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award. ___8:08 p.m.Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has won The Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year award.
Chiefs, Packers, Bills are top 3 in final AP Pro32 poll
Read full article: Chiefs, Packers, Bills are top 3 in final AP Pro32 pollHowever, none was able to knock off the Chiefs in the final AP Pro32 poll of the 2020 regular season. The Buffalo Bills stayed at No. The teams split their two meetings in the regular season, but the Seahawks won the most recent matchup, in Week 16. The Baltimore Ravens, the third team from the AFC North to make the playoffs, stayed at No. 16 after topping Philadelphia in the last game of the regular season and was the lowest-ranked team to make the playoffs.
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South
Read full article: The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC SouthHenry came into Sundayās regular season finale needing 223 yards rushing to become the second man in franchise history to reach 2,000. He came in as the NFLās rushing leader for a second straight season with a career-best 1,777 yards rushing. The Green Bay Packers have set an NFL season record for second-quarter points. With the run Newton also passed Grogan for the single-season team record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Newton entered the game 26 yards behind Grogan, who had 539 rushing yards in 1978.
NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East
Read full article: NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC EastāWe win this game, find a way to win, win the division. He's assured of repeating as NFL rushing champ, the first since Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006-07. Henry has a career-high 1,777 yards rushing and ran for 212 yards in his most recent game against the Texans. Ezekiel Elliott, despite a mediocre performance in 2020, needs 63 yards rushing for 1,000 this season, his fourth such output in five seasons. Baltimore (10-5) at Cincinnati (4-10-1)During their four-game winning streak, the Ravens have averaged 37 points and 233.3 yards rushing per game.
Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark
Read full article: Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD markHerbert, the sixth overall pick in the April draft and third QB taken, completed 21 of 33 passes for 253 yards. Badgley also split the uprights from 43 yards late in the second quarter to extend LAās lead to 13-0 at halftime. After the Chargers went three-and-out, Drew Lock scored on a 1-yard keeper for Denver's first rushing touchdown in seven games. And after Badgley's late field goal, the Broncos got to midfield. McManus then had a 37-yard field goal attempt bounce off the left upright, his first miss inside 40 yards since 2017.
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games
Read full article: A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of gamesThey do have a sack in an NFL-record 71 straight games and have sacked Philip Rivers 15 times during seven games while he played for the Chargers. Rivers has had two or more TD passes in five straight games. He had career bests of 10 catches for 163 yards last week, and Ridley's seven 100-yard games lead the NFL. The 19 straight seasons without losing both games to a divisional opponent is an NFL record. The Jaguars have allowed at least 24 points in each of those 13 games, an NFL record.
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert
Read full article: Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, HerbertLos Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, embraces quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Chargers (5-9) snapped a nine-game losing streak against their AFC West counterparts, and snapped a three-game skid against the Raiders. Las Vegas (7-7) lost quarterback Derek Carr to a left groin injury in the first quarter. āIt just shows the kind of player and football character he has,ā Raiders coach Jon Gruden said of Mariota.
Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
Read full article: Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Chargers could never catch up after they were hurt by two mistakes in the kicking game that allowed Miami to take a 14-0 lead. āI was disappointed in the special teams and some of the things that went on there. āIt changed the momentum.āSPECIALMost lopsided of all was the special teams matchup. Jakeem Grant, the NFL leader in punt return yards, helped the Dolphinsā field position with three runbacks for 57 yards.
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL
Read full article: The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFLThe Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.From Kyler Murray magic to Alex Smithās latest milestone, it was quite the day for quarterbacks selected first in the NFL draft. The Cardinals beat Buffalo 32-30 on a 43-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to DeAndre Hopkins with 2 seconds left, dropping the Bills record to 7-3. Brees was shaken up on a sack in the second quarter when Kentavius Street landed on him. 1 pick Joe Burrow, threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jakeem Grant with 58 seconds left in the first quarter. Cole had scored on a franchise-record 91-yard punt return in the second quarter.
Tua approaches injury anniversary grateful to be with Miami
Read full article: Tua approaches injury anniversary grateful to be with MiamiAs he walked off the field after taking a knee on the final play, Tagovailoa presented the ball to Flores. Flores said Tagovailoa appears to have regained all of his mobility, and might be even shiftier than he was at Alabama. āAs a rookie, you donāt know what you donāt know,ā Flores said. And while his NFL career is off to a good start, his perspective is different from before the hip injury. āI donāt know if I'll ever be my old self,ā he said.
Plenty of reasons for scoring's record-setting pace in NFL
Read full article: Plenty of reasons for scoring's record-setting pace in NFLThe top mark in NFL history through nine weeks was 24 ppg in 2018. That has eliminated the need for silent counts for road teams, making life much easier for offenses. Road teams are 67-65-1 this season, marking the first time since 1983 (68-57-1) that they had a winning record through nine weeks. From 2010-19, home teams outscored road teams by 2.0 points per game. FLAG FOOTBALL: From the crackdown on hits against defenseless receivers to the protections in place for quarterbacks, NFL rules always seem to tilt toward the offense.
Chargers make blown leads an art form in season full of them
Read full article: Chargers make blown leads an art form in season full of themLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Walker (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chargers make blown leads an art form in season full of them
Read full article: Chargers make blown leads an art form in season full of them(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)In a season full of blown leads, perhaps no team has perfected the art of the late-game collapse better than the Los Angeles Chargers. That makes the Chargers the first team in NFL history to blow a lead of at least 16 points in four straight games. While the Chargers have blown the biggest leads, there have been plenty of other teams to squander big advantages. MISSING TOM: The Patriots have gone three straight games without a touchdown pass for the first time since Tom Bradyās first year as the New England starter in 2001. The Jets have also gone three straight games without a TD pass, meaning these teams will take the two longest active streaks into their meeting on Monday night.
Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over Chargers
Read full article: Lock rallies Broncos to last-second 31-30 win over ChargersDenver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler (13) celebrates his game-tying touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER ā Drew Lock hit rookie KJ Hamler from a yard out and no time on the clock and Brandon McManus nailed the extra point to give the Denver Broncos a shocking 31-30 win over the hard-luck Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Broncos (3-4) overcame a 24-3 deficit and rallied after being held to just 60 first-half yards, including 2 on the ground. The Broncos got the ball at their 19 with 2:24 remaining and Lock drove them 81 yards in 14 plays, helped by two defensive flags.
The Latest: Broncos top Chargers on Lock's last-play TD pass
Read full article: The Latest: Broncos top Chargers on Lock's last-play TD passThe Denver Broncos have completed a remarkable comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers, with a 31-30 victory on Drew Lock's 1-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Dalvin Cook scored four times for the Minnesota Vikings, who held on for a 28-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Cook has scored six touchdowns in two games against Green Bay this season. The Vikings and Green Bay Packers are tied 7-all in the final minute of the first quarter. This is shaping up to be a windy day in Green Bay.
Herbert leads Chargers to 39-29 victory over Jaguars
Read full article: Herbert leads Chargers to 39-29 victory over JaguarsLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates his rushing touchdown with Joshua Kelley (27) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)INGLEWOOD, Calif. ā At last, a victory. The rookie threw for a season-high 347 yards and three touchdowns as well as running for a score as the Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 39-29 to snap a four-game losing streak. James Robinson led the Jaguars with 119 rushing yards on 22 carries and scored two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving). After Badgley's 35-yard field goal on the opening drive, rookie Joe Reed scored his first NFL touchdown on a 7-yard jet sweep around right end. It was the Chargers' first rushing touchdown since Herbert in Week 2 against Kansas City.
The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime
Read full article: The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime___10:09 p.mArizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Irving has been carted off the field after a collision on a kickoff just before halftime against the Seattle Seahawks. Jacksonville rallied from a 16-0 deficit and took the lead, but the Jaguars have been blanked in the fourth quarter. ___7:10 p.m.Tom Brady moved one touchdown pass ahead of Drew Brees for the career lead. Mayfield threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Harrison Bryant to even the score in the second quarter. New York leads 3-0.
Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OT
Read full article: Lutz lifts Saints past hard-luck Chargers, 30-27 in OTHeās got to do better but we could have done some other things better,ā Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said. āThis is how you grow as a team," Brees said. The Chargers (1-4) fell to their fourth straight loss by a touchdown or less, and the second in overtime. Then Brees found Cook open behind the Chargersā secondary on third-and-long to tie it early in the fourth quarter. Saints: Enter their bye week, followed by a Week 7 home date with Carolina on Oct. 25.
AP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lung
Read full article: AP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lungCOSTA MESA, Calif. ā Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday's game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case. When asked about his level of frustration with what happened, Lynn said he wasn't angry about what occurred because the mistake wasn't intentional. Herbert said he found out he was playing right as the Chargers were lining up to receive the opening kickoff. Taylor was taken off it, though, after fully participating in practice and taking all of the snaps with the first team. Lynn said he is eager to see how Herbert does with a week of practice with the first unit.
Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut
Read full article: Butker good from 58 in OT, Chiefs survive Herbert's LA debut(AP Photo/Ashley Landis )INGLEWOOD, Calif. ā Harrison Butker wasn't nervous about his third attempt to kick a game-winning field goal in overtime for the Kansas City Chiefs. Butker connected from 58 yards with 1:55 remaining in overtime to give the Chiefs a 23-20 victory on Sunday. Butkerās game-winner was his third field goal of the day and his second from 58 yards, which tied a Chiefs record for distance. In overtime, Butker sent the ball through the uprights from 53 yards, but Kansas City was called for a false start. He also had four runs for 29 yards, including a 22-yard scramble on third-and-21 late in regulation to put the Chiefs into field goal range.
The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit
Read full article: The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit(AP Photo/John Froschauer)The Latest on Week 2 in the NFL (all times EDT):___8:55 p.m.Seattle safety Quandre Diggs was ejected late in the first quarter Sunday night for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New Englandās NāKeal Harry. Multiple flags were thrown and after a few minutes of deliberation, referee Craig Wrolstad announced Diggs had been ejected. Watkins made an 11-yard catch to convert a third down when Desmond King started to bring him down and Denzel Perryman landed a helmet-to-helmet hit. San Francisco lost both defensive end Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas to left knee injuries earlier in the game. Brady struggled in an 11-point loss to New Orleans in his first NFL game not in a New England Patriots uniform.