With the first week done, getting better data for the numerical ratings, and also who are still posting their subjective power rankings. If you have one that I don't track, let me know. Here are the first group of Power Ranking blurbs:
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Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News 13 (LW 9)
It was a grind for Justin Herbert and the entire offense as expected facing Washington's solid all-around defense. But the Chargers got the job done in clutch moments with Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and others. Brandon Staley proved he was the real deal early as their head coach with the great immediate influence on the other L.A. D.
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Frank Schwab - Yahoo Sports 10 (LW 14)
Justin Herbert didn't put up a startling stat line, but mostly played well against an excellent Washington defense. Not that there should have been much doubt but he looks like the real deal.
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Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football 7 (LW 8)
Don't discount the Week 1 result as just a victory over the lowly Redskins. I think there's a good chance both the Chargers and Redskins finish as top-10 NFL teams this year. What Justin Herbert did on the final drive, converting third down after third down, was extremely impressive. He had a great game while battling a top-three defense.
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Dan Hanzus - NFL.com 11 (LW 12)
Justin Herbert was an absolute savage from the pocket when the Chargers needed him most on Sunday. The second-year QB delivered laser strikes for first-down completions of 17, 19, 20 and 9 yards -- all of them on pivotal third-down plays -- to seal a hard-fought 20-16 win over the Washington Football Team. Herbert wasn't perfect, committing two turnovers with L.A. in scoring range, but his incredible arm talent, combined with a gutsy self-belief in the opportunities that golden right arm gives him, separates him from so many of his peers. The Chargers, at long last, have a closer.
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Pete Prisco - CBS Sports 15 (LW 20)
Winning on the road on the East Coast to open the season is a good look. The defense looked much improved from a year ago.
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Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News 13 (LW 9)
It was a grind for Justin Herbert and the entire offense as expected facing Washington's solid all-around defense. But the Chargers got the job done in clutch moments with Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and others. Brandon Staley proved he was the real deal early as their head coach with the great immediate influence on the other L.A. D.
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Frank Schwab - Yahoo Sports 10 (LW 14)
Justin Herbert didn't put up a startling stat line, but mostly played well against an excellent Washington defense. Not that there should have been much doubt but he looks like the real deal.
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Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football 7 (LW 8)
Don't discount the Week 1 result as just a victory over the lowly Redskins. I think there's a good chance both the Chargers and Redskins finish as top-10 NFL teams this year. What Justin Herbert did on the final drive, converting third down after third down, was extremely impressive. He had a great game while battling a top-three defense.
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Dan Hanzus - NFL.com 11 (LW 12)
Justin Herbert was an absolute savage from the pocket when the Chargers needed him most on Sunday. The second-year QB delivered laser strikes for first-down completions of 17, 19, 20 and 9 yards -- all of them on pivotal third-down plays -- to seal a hard-fought 20-16 win over the Washington Football Team. Herbert wasn't perfect, committing two turnovers with L.A. in scoring range, but his incredible arm talent, combined with a gutsy self-belief in the opportunities that golden right arm gives him, separates him from so many of his peers. The Chargers, at long last, have a closer.
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Pete Prisco - CBS Sports 15 (LW 20)
Winning on the road on the East Coast to open the season is a good look. The defense looked much improved from a year ago.
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