The weekly rundown. It's surprising how the statistical ratings hopped with the big win last Sunday
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Frank Schwab - Yahoo Sports 22 (LW 23)
Austin Ekeler is on pace for 1,000 receiving yards. He has been a heck of a revelation for the Chargers, and he probably should have been playing way more snaps than Melvin Gordon even after Gordon’s holdout ended.
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Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football 18 (LW 20)
The Chargers apparently didn't seem to realize that their loss to the Broncos effectively eliminated them from the playoffs. They tried hard at Jacksonville and came away with an easy victory despite having no motivation to achieve one. In fact, they hurt themselves in the process by worsening their draft positioning. So, even though they won, they really lost. Classic Chargers.
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Dan Hanzus - NFL.com 18 (LW 19)
In a rough season for the Chargers and the greatest quarterback in their history, Sunday served as an exhale. Philip Rivers celebrated his 38th birthday with 314 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 45-10 win over the Jaguars. Who cares if the Bolts were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday? The Chargers have all offseason to try and figure out how to fix this team. For now, this is the time to appreciate Rivers, who might be playing his final games as a Charger. Whomever is behind center next year will be lucky to have Austin Ekeler on his side. The versatile running back became the first player in the NFL this season to finish a game with 100 yards rushing and receiving. Most of that receiving damage came on an 84-yard touchdown reception off a bubble screen. The man is instant offense.
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Frank Schwab - Yahoo Sports 22 (LW 23)
Austin Ekeler is on pace for 1,000 receiving yards. He has been a heck of a revelation for the Chargers, and he probably should have been playing way more snaps than Melvin Gordon even after Gordon’s holdout ended.
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Walter Cherepinsky - Walter Football 18 (LW 20)
The Chargers apparently didn't seem to realize that their loss to the Broncos effectively eliminated them from the playoffs. They tried hard at Jacksonville and came away with an easy victory despite having no motivation to achieve one. In fact, they hurt themselves in the process by worsening their draft positioning. So, even though they won, they really lost. Classic Chargers.
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Dan Hanzus - NFL.com 18 (LW 19)
In a rough season for the Chargers and the greatest quarterback in their history, Sunday served as an exhale. Philip Rivers celebrated his 38th birthday with 314 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 45-10 win over the Jaguars. Who cares if the Bolts were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday? The Chargers have all offseason to try and figure out how to fix this team. For now, this is the time to appreciate Rivers, who might be playing his final games as a Charger. Whomever is behind center next year will be lucky to have Austin Ekeler on his side. The versatile running back became the first player in the NFL this season to finish a game with 100 yards rushing and receiving. Most of that receiving damage came on an 84-yard touchdown reception off a bubble screen. The man is instant offense.
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