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  • Bolt-O
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    Charger Power Rankings/Ratings entering 2021 Wk 3

    After the loss, lots of questions if the Chargers really have changed much from the past... Power Ranking blurbs:

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    Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News 14 (LW 13)
    https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/...x1nx3xuaxh1f1e

    The Chargers have shown much-improved defense with Brandon Staley, but their linebacker and smallish front concerns showed up against the Cowboys' running backs. Justin Herbert is doing his best to sophomore shine in the offense, but there are a few frustrating mistakes coming in the transition period.

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    Frank Schwab - Yahoo Sports 17 (LW 10)
    https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-r...033347427.html

    Justin Herbert is still a young quarterback, something that gets forgotten because he has been so good. His two interceptions came in Cowboys territory, including one into the end zone. You're not going to make those mistakes and win in the NFL, and the picks cost the Chargers a shot at what would have been a nice win.

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    Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football 10 (LW 7)


    The Chargers would've won a fair game against the Cowboys, but horrible officiating seemed to negate all of their big plays. They'll be getting Chris Harris back from injury soon, which will help matters.

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    Dan Hanzus - NFL.com 14 (LW 11)
    https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-r...-seahawks-slip

    The Chargers lost to the Cowboys because they couldn't get out of their own way. Los Angeles committed 12 penalties for 99 yards, with two of those infractions negating touchdowns. Some of the penalties could charitably be defined as borderline, but legitimate contenders find a way to rise above these challenges, and the Bolts aren't there -- at least not yet. Justin Herbert wasn't immune to mistakes, either. The second-year quarterback threw a pair of interceptions, but he also made a number of brilliant throws that keeps the arrow up on his young career. "Justin Herbert was outstanding," Brandon Staley said after the game. "He was the best player on the field."

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    Pete Prisco - CBS Sports 18 (LW 15)


    They just didn't do enough on offense against a depleted Cowboys defense last week. The penalties also killed them.

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    Mike Florio - PFT/NBC Sports 16 (LW 8)
    https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ower-rankings/

    The new-look Chargers looked like the same-old Chargers on Sunday. Maybe they are.

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    Russell S. Baxter - Fansided 20 (LW 15)
    https://fansided.com/2021/09/20/2021...s-cardinals/4/

    The Bolts pulled out a victory at Washington last week and now returned home to face a second straight NFC East opponent in the Cowboys. Once again, quarterback Justin Herbert put up some big numbers, throwing for 338 yards and finding Mike Williams for a score.

    But he also absorbed three sacks and served up a pair of interceptions. And the Chargers defense had their issues with the Dallas™ ground attack to the tune of 198 yards on 31 carries.

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    Matt Verderame - Fansided.com 12 (LW 9)
    https://fansided.com/2021/09/21/nfl-...ders-dolphins/

    Can't lose that game to the Cowboys. Justin Herbert and Co. gave one away.

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  • Bolt-O
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    #2
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    Nate Davis - USA Today 18 (LW 13)
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...10/5793313001/

    Penalties (12 on Sunday), turnovers (2), screwy luck, gut-wrenching defeats. Let's not expect rookie head coach Brandon Staley to change this organization's culture and history overnight.

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    ESPN 18 (LW 14)
    https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...fantasy-player

    Fantasy surprise: RB Justin Jackson

    His spot on the team was in question in training camp, and he doesn't have much value now, but Jackson is a good player to keep on your radar if Austin Ekeler gets hurt again. Jackson had four carries for 21 yards against the Cowboys in Week 2, and he has performed when called upon in the past, so he could be worth stashing as a handcuff. -- Shelley Smith

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    MMQB SI.COM 13 (LW 13)
    https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/09/21/nf...caneers-on-top

    Justin Herbert is as good as advertised here in his second season. Many of us have been burned by this team before, but I look upon the Bolts favorably, despite a classic Chargers-style loss in Week 2. They play in Kansas City this week and the tough schedule doesn't slow down from there (Raiders, Browns, at Ravens, Patriots), but I'm excited to see how they come out of that run.

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    Pro Football Network 15 (LW 14)
    https://www.profootballnetwork.com/n...-2021-nflwk-3/

    The Chargers' offense moved the ball at will against the Dallas Cowboys, but some costly turnovers proved to be the difference. Justin Herbert is supremely talented, but in Week 2, he threw an interception in the red zone and took a bad sack that made another red zone touchdown incredibly unlikely.

    They were 1-4 in the red zone, making any win far more difficult to achieve.

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    Bleacher Report Consensus 9 (LW 11)
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ntering-week-3

    On Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers finally got to play in front of their fans.

    Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both had big games, and running back Austin Ekeler piled up 115 total yards. But a pair of Justin Herbert interceptions and an inability to stop the run led to Los Angeles becoming the first team in the AFC West to lose a game this season.

    After the game, quarterback Justin Herbert said the team needs to shake off the stink of this defeat quickly.

    "We have 15 more weeks," he told reporters. "We've got 15 more opportunities to play football and we got another game on Sunday against a really good opponent. So, we've got to watch the film. We can be salty about it for a couple of hours, but it's time to be back to work."

    The second-year signal-caller is right. The Chargers have no time to sulk, as they're headed to Kansas City in Week 3.

    "Herbert has developed into one of the game's most dynamic quarterbacks," Sobleski wrote. "His arm talent forces defenders to be alert at all times, because he can make certain throws most quarterbacks can't. Yes, the Chargers lost to the Cowboys on Sunday. Even so, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year and his supporting cast is one of the most promising groups that the NFL has to offer."

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    • Bolt-O
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      #3
      Power Ratings... FINAL




      PlayoffStatus.com Draft Order - http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfldraftorder.html
      Tankathon.com Draft Order - http://www.tankathon.com/nfl
      USA Today Sagarin - https://sagarin.usatoday.com/2021-2/...-ratings-2021/
      TeamRankings - https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/ran...ctive-by-other
      ProFootballReference Standings - https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/
      Massey Ratings - https://www.masseyratings.com/nfl/ratings
      FiveThirtyEight Elo - https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com...l-predictions/
      numberFire NFL Rankings - https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/teams/power-rankings
      Odds Shark Power Rankings - https://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/power-rankings
      ESPN NFL Football Power Index - https://www.espn.com/nfl/fpi
      Draft Kings Nation - https://dknation.draftkings.com/authors/david-fucillo
      Aikman Efficiency Rating - http://www.aikman.com/Aikman-Efficiency-Ratings
      Football Outsiders DVOA - https://www.footballoutsiders.com/st...fficiency/2021
      Covers.com Ranking - https://www.covers.com/Sports/NFL/PowerRankings
      ARGH Ratings - http://www.arghratings.com/nfl.html
      Last edited by Bolt-O; 09-22-2021, 06:53 AM.

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      • Boltgang74
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        #4
        I agree with Walter Football.

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        • foreigner
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          #5
          Originally posted by Boltgang74 View Post
          I agree with Walter Football.
          Pure Gold.... some of the others clearly didnt watch the game..... these guys just watch highlights in youtube and make their crappy PRs

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          • Bolt-O
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            #6
            Reddit NFLPowerRankers 17 (LW 12)
            https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comment...ower_rankings/

            Given how the Cowboys were able to match up with the defending champs, this game was an early litmus test for the 2021 Chargers. They failed, despite Dallas not performing as well as they did in Week 1. The offense was extremely sloppy, accounting for 10 of the team's 12 total penalties. Justin Herbert played a whale of a game, interceptions notwithstanding. The Chargers defense bent too much for comfort, allowing 198 yards on the ground. There will be no room for error at Arrowhead next weekend.

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            AP Pro 32 18 (LW 11)


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            Matt Johnson - Sportsnaut.com 9 (LW 11)
            Our latest NFL power rankings provide an outlook for all 32 teams, rebuilders and Super Bowl contenders entering the offseason.



            The Los Angeles Chargers shot themselves in the foot too many times to win on Sunday. It’s clear the talent is there and this coaching staff is seemingly putting players in a better position to produce than the previous regime. But it was the personal fouls, not the egregious called sack late in the game, and a bad run defense that cost Los Angeles.


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            • Bolt-O
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              #7
              Current Aikman Rankings


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              • Bolt-O
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                #8
                Football Outsiders DVOA

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                • Bolt-O
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                  #9
                  From "The Athletic" (sponsored article so unlocked). QB confidence is on a 1 to 5 scale... 5 being potential All-Pro.




                  Final Summary:


                  Also updating the "ratings" above to close the week.

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