First group is before MNF:
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Dalton Miller - Pro Football Network 11 (LW 9)
A young QB with a young head coach with multiple big passing threats and a veteran RB that can make plays all over the field. Does that sound familiar? It should, because the Bengals and the Chargers are practically the same team, except with their offensive and defensive efficiency flipped.
That is why the Chargers are one spot ahead. They have a highly ranked offense, which is more sustainable than its defensive counterpart. The only question is, can the Bengals' offense improve?
The Cowboys, Ravens, and Patriots are all proving to be quality losses for the Chargers. Those defeats came against the best of the best, and LA has a few solid wins along the way, too. But we're in a holding pattern to see just how good this team can be.
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Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News 11 (LW 9)
The Chargers' electric offense hit another snag with Justin Herbert with his big arm not connecting deep as much. Their major run defense problems have now leaked having some downfield coverage issues.
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Matt Johnson - Sportsnaut 11 (LW 9)
New regime, same result. The Los Angeles Chargers just can't close games and quarterback Justin Herbert is not seeing his talents maximized. Fortunately for the Chargers, things get a lot easier from here with winnable matchups against the Steelers and Broncos.
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Russell S. Baxter - Fansided 10 (LW 7)
Make it three losses in four games for Brandon Staley's club, which has had problems all season stopping the run. Against the Vikings, the Chargers had their issues with Minnesota's passing game.
But it would really be a rough outing for quarterback Justin Herbert and a Los Angeles' offense that had problems sustaining drives. The Bolts owned the football for only 23:45 and Staley's offense came up with only 253 total yards in the seven-point loss.
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Dalton Miller - Pro Football Network 11 (LW 9)
A young QB with a young head coach with multiple big passing threats and a veteran RB that can make plays all over the field. Does that sound familiar? It should, because the Bengals and the Chargers are practically the same team, except with their offensive and defensive efficiency flipped.
That is why the Chargers are one spot ahead. They have a highly ranked offense, which is more sustainable than its defensive counterpart. The only question is, can the Bengals' offense improve?
The Cowboys, Ravens, and Patriots are all proving to be quality losses for the Chargers. Those defeats came against the best of the best, and LA has a few solid wins along the way, too. But we're in a holding pattern to see just how good this team can be.
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Vinnie Iyer - Sporting News 11 (LW 9)
The Chargers' electric offense hit another snag with Justin Herbert with his big arm not connecting deep as much. Their major run defense problems have now leaked having some downfield coverage issues.
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Matt Johnson - Sportsnaut 11 (LW 9)
New regime, same result. The Los Angeles Chargers just can't close games and quarterback Justin Herbert is not seeing his talents maximized. Fortunately for the Chargers, things get a lot easier from here with winnable matchups against the Steelers and Broncos.
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Russell S. Baxter - Fansided 10 (LW 7)
Make it three losses in four games for Brandon Staley's club, which has had problems all season stopping the run. Against the Vikings, the Chargers had their issues with Minnesota's passing game.
But it would really be a rough outing for quarterback Justin Herbert and a Los Angeles' offense that had problems sustaining drives. The Bolts owned the football for only 23:45 and Staley's offense came up with only 253 total yards in the seven-point loss.
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