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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-jim-harbaughs-plan-deal-heart-issue-in-game-scare');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s plan to deal with heart issue after in-game scare');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-news-Jim-Harbaughs-plan-to-deal-with-heart-issue-after-in-game-scare.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s plan to deal with heart issue after in-game scare</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-15T07:35:41-07:00">October 15th, 7:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-15T07:45:26-07:00">October 15th, 7:45am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh is taking precautions for the next few weeks after he briefly left Sunday’s win against the Denver Broncos. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-leaves-broncos-game-mystery-illness">Harbaugh went to the locker room</a> in the first quarter for what was originally described as an illness, but was later revealed to be a <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-jim-harbaugh-briefly-left-sunday-s-win-over-broncos-due-to-irregular-heartbeat" rel="noopener">heart rhythm abnormality</a>.</p><p>“It’s called atrial flutter,” Harbaugh said. “I got into an episode (on Sunday) with it. Doctors checked me out and it got back into a sinus rhythm — normal rhythm — so I came back.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-chargers-jim-harbaughs-illness-exit-vs-broncos-clarity">Harbaugh confirmed the atrial flutter with a cardiologist</a> on Monday. Moving forward, the first-year Chargers coach has been prescribed blood thinners and will be wearing a heart monitor <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/chargers-head-coach-jim-harbaugh-to-wear-heart-monitor-for-two-weeks-no-plan-to-miss-games" rel="noopener">for the next two weeks</a> before being reevaluated, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com.</p><p>“According to Harbaugh, he will wear the heart monitor for two weeks before he is reevaluated,” Gordon wrote. “The coach having an ablation procedure also remains an option. An ablation procedure, per the Mayo Clinic, is a treatment for irregular heart rhythms that uses catheters and heat or cold energy to create small scars in the heart, with the scars blocking faulty signals that cause irregular heartbeats.”</p><p>Despite the scare on Sunday, Harbaugh doesn’t plan on missing the Chargers’ Week 7 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals or any games after that.</p><p>“It would take my heart stopping for me to not be out there on the sideline,” Harbaugh said on Monday.</p><h2><b>Chargers establish themselves as No. 2 in AFC West</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LA-Chargers.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the medical scare to Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers still firmly established themselves as the second-best team in the AFC West on Sunday with a 23-16 win on the road over the Denver Broncos. The final score is closer than the game was for most of the afternoon, as the Chargers jumped out to a 23-0 lead after three quarters before the Broncos made a late push.</p><p>The Chargers followed a similar formula to get the win as they have been all season long. They controlled the clock on the ground, stayed ahead of the sticks and relied on Justin Herbert to keep the chains moving on third down. Sunday was a masterclass in those areas from Los Angeles, as it converted 11 out of 18 third downs and controlled the ball for more than 37 minutes.</p><p>Defensively, coordinator Jesse Minter continued his success in his first year calling plays on that side of the ball for the Chargers, who flustered Bo Nix all afternoon and forced the Denver offense into two turnovers. The Broncos were unable to get much of anything going until garbage time, when they finally started moving the ball through the air.</p><p>This Chargers team isn’t the most explosive, and it will take a few offseason before Harbaugh and his new staff a mold the team into exactly what they want it to be. Despite that, it still sits at 3-2 and is in a good spot to make a push for a Wild Card spot in the AFC in his first season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s plan to deal with heart issue after in-game scare

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-la-signs-former-first-round-pick-bolster-defense');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers sign former first-round pick to bolster defense');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LA-signs-former-first-round-pick-to-bolster-defense.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers sign former first-round pick to bolster defense</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-14T18:09:57-07:00">October 14th, 6:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-15T00:03:13-07:00">October 15th, 12:03am</time><address><a>Michael Aaron Gomez</a>Michael Aaron Gomez is a creative writer and longtime NBA fan. He has been a fan of the Lakers since the three-peat but believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After defeating the Denver Broncos 23-16 in Week 6, the Los Angeles Chargers shook up their defense by signing Eli Apple. The team’s cornerback room has dealt with injuries throughout the season, and this addition should shore up their defense a bit more, at least for the short-term. For one, the Chargers won against the Broncos without their top three cornerbacks, and they likely wouldn’t want to enter Week 7 without a solid CB presence.</p><p>“The Chargers are signing veteran CB Eli Apple, per source,” as <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1845975221905326253" rel="noopener">reported</a> by NFL insider Tom Pelissero on X, formerly Twitter. “Apple will start out on the practice squad.”</p><h2><b>Chargers sign veteran cornerback</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Eli-Apple-after-an-interception.jpg"><figcaption>© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Before the Broncos game, the Chargers had already dealt with injuries to their defensive players. First, Ja’Sir Taylor missed the game due to a leg injury, while the team put <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-disappointing-gus-edwards-asante-samuel-jr-injury-moves">Asante Samuel Jr. on injury reserve</a> with a shoulder injury.</p><p>Then, Kristian Fulton left the Broncos game with a hamstring injury after already entering the game with a knee issue. He was questionable to return.</p><p>Even head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-chargers-jim-harbaughs-illness-exit-vs-broncos-clarity">Jim Harbaugh suffered a bout of arrythmia</a> in the first quarter, forcing him to leave the game to seek medical attention. During his absence, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter assumed head coaching duties, although Harbaugh returned to the field to coach his team to the win.</p><p>However, this tale of cornerbacks also affected the Broncos, as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-news-patrick-surtain-ii-evaluated-concussion">Patrick Surtain II sustained a concussion</a> on their first defensive play, and the Chargers exploited his absence to the hilt.</p><p>“As long as we’re executing and doing everything we can as an offensive unit, I think we’re going to like the result,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said, via <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671655">a report</a> from the Associated Press.</p><p>Moreover, Herbert went 21-34 for 237 yards with one touchdown. His 21 completions and 237 passing yards were also season-highs.</p><p>“I thought he was as precise as he could be, or a quarterback could be,” coach Harbaugh said. “There were some great throws, some great moves to avoid the pressure. He was just putting the ball in the appropriate spot throughout the entire game. I was super impressed.”</p><h2><b>Issues</b></h2><p>Still, though, the Chargers will need solid defenders in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals, and beyond, while waiting for their top cornerbacks to return to the field.</p><p>While Eli Apple has not quite lived up to the hype of a No. 10 pick, he has given some <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-news-contract-eli-apple-amid-jalen-ramsey-injury">production for the Miami Dolphins</a> and the Cincinnati Bengals, where he revived his career in 2021-2022. His veteran experience also means he can start in a pinch, should the team need additional bodies on the backfield.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers sign former first-round pick to bolster defense

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-chargers-jim-harbaughs-illness-exit-vs-broncos-clarity');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s mystery illness after exit vs. Broncos gets clarity');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jim-Harbaughs-mystery-illness-after-exit-vs.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s mystery illness after exit vs. Broncos gets clarity</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T17:31:06-07:00">October 13th, 5:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T17:31:06-07:00">October 13th, 5:31pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a concerning series of events, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-leaves-broncos-game-mystery-illness">Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh unexpectedly left</a> the sideline during Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. The incident initially shrouded in mystery, occurred after Harbaugh visited the blue medical tent, only to re-emerge and head directly to the locker room. The lack of immediate information left many speculating about his condition.</p><p>Soon after, the situation became clear as reports about Harbaugh’s health surfaced. As reported by NFL on CBS, Harbaugh disclosed that he was experiencing an episode of arrhythmia, a condition he mentioned has been a recurring issue for him. “He stated he was contending with arrhythmia — something he has been managing intermittently for some time,” via NFL on CBS pn X, formerly Twitter. NFL insiders and media members continued to<a href="https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1845612075671752890?s=46&amp;t=vnLDgTn4yNZudl1UzUUjJA" rel="noopener"> cover and monitor</a> the situation as the situation continued to develop.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"He said he was dealing with arrhythmia — that's something he's been dealing with on and off for a while."<a href="https://twitter.com/AJRoss_TV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AJRoss_TV</a> spoke to Jim Harbaugh about briefly leaving today's game <a href="https://t.co/zAkQkpESoy">pic.twitter.com/zAkQkpESoy</a></p><p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1845591559204491407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh told reporters that he left today’s game vs. Denver due to an atrial flutter episode.” via Adam Schefter on X</p><h2><b>Jim Harbaugh has a health scare on the sideline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jim-Harbaugh-1.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This type of arrhythmia, known as atrial flutter, involves the heart’s atria beating very fast but steadily, which can cause significant discomfort and require <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1845611282851852386" rel="noopener">immediate medical attention</a>.</p><p>“HC Jim Harbaugh says he had an ‘atrial flutter’ episode today and that his heart got back into normal rhythm after he walked off the field. He jokes: ‘I am medically qualified to talk about it. ‘2-0 with arrythmias.’ – he says he had another one during a MNF game in SF.” via Alex Insdorf on X, reporting the situation from the eyes of Harbaugh. This statement not only informed the public of his condition but also highlighted Harbaugh’s resilience and ability to handle the situation with a bit of humor.</p><p>Jim Harbaugh is in his first season as the head coach of the Chargers, following a successful stint at Michigan where he led the Wolverines to a National Championship in 2024. His return to the NFL was highly anticipated, though it has been somewhat overshadowed by controversies from his college days, including allegations of cheating.</p><p>The health scare during the game adds another layer to Harbaugh’s challenging year. Managing a heart condition while navigating the pressures of NFL coaching is no small feat. It speaks volumes about his dedication and commitment to his team, despite personal health challenges.</p><p>As the Chargers prepare for their upcoming games, the focus will undoubtedly be on Harbaugh’s health and his ability to continue leading the team. The incident serves as a reminder of the intense pressures faced by NFL coaches and the critical importance of health management in such a high-stakes environment. Harbaugh’s transparency and the quick dissemination of information helped to alleviate concerns and have set a precedent for handling similar situations in the future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh’s mystery illness after exit vs. Broncos gets clarity

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/broncos-news-patrick-surtain-ii-evaluated-concussion');   ga('set', 'title', 'Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II ruled out with concussion vs. Chargers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Broncos-news-Patrick-Surtain-II-being-evaluated-for-concussion.jpg"></figure><h1>Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II ruled out with concussion vs. Chargers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T13:45:08-07:00">October 13th, 1:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T13:58:29-07:00">October 13th, 1:58pm</time><address><a>Matt De Lima</a>Matt De Lima is an Associate Editor for NFL and college football at ClutchPoints. He has been covering sports for over 12 years at sites like Sports Illustrated, The Game Day, and countless others. Born and raised in California, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a diehard Hokies fan who now resides in southern Maryland.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who agreed to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-news-denver-patrick-surtain-ii-historic-96-million-contract-extension">$96 million contract extension</a> last month, is <a href="https://x.com/TheBroncosWire/status/1845558880492769523" rel="noopener">being evaluated</a> for a possible concussion in Week 6 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, per the Broncos Wire. Surtain has been <a href="https://x.com/AroundTheNFL/status/1845566680480498098" rel="noopener">ruled out</a> for the rest of the contest, per Around the NFL.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Patrick Surtain II is hurt 🙏<a href="https://t.co/r1Gygv8X2z">pic.twitter.com/r1Gygv8X2z</a></p><p>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1845558276424929447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Surtain was down on the field for a few moments before being able to stand up and walk to the sidelines. He was then taken to the medical tent before being escorted to the Broncos’ locker room. CB Levi Wallace took over for Surtain.</p><p>Now ruled out for the rest of this contest, it’s unlikely Surtain will be ready for Week 7 on a short week. The Broncos play the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football on October 17 at 8:15 p.m. EST.</p><h2><b>Broncos down early vs. the Chargers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Broncos-Patrick-Surtain-II-after-the-Raiders-game-with-Gardner-Minshew.jpg"><figcaption>© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Denver was off to a nice 3-2 start, but it remains to be seen how they will hold up. Bo Nix is 1-for-5 with six yards and an interception through the end of the first quarter. The Chargers hold a 10-0 lead.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jim-harbaugh-mysteriously-heads-chargers-locker-room-during-broncos-game">Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh</a> went to the blue medical tent and then to the Chargers’ locker room, per NFL insider Ari Meirov. It’s unclear <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1845558740256526584" rel="noopener">the reason why</a> he had to step away.</p><p>“#Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh went into the medical tent and has now been taken to the locker room,” he wrote. “Unclear what exactly happened.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Right before kickoff, it appeared Jim Harbaugh went into the blue medical tent. <a href="https://t.co/aoS0q4dkl2">pic.twitter.com/aoS0q4dkl2</a></p><p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1845559137385550321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Chargers are playing their style of football with a focus on controlling the clock. They’ve already converted 11 first downs and held the ball for 15:23 compared to the Broncos’ 6:60 time of possession.</p><p>Justin Herbert, playing for the first time since Week 4, is 13-of-19 for 143 yards and a touchdown halfway through the second quarter.</p><p>Last week, when the Denver Broncos hype was a little more palatable, Colin Cowherd picked Bo Nix over Brock Purdy during a rapid-fire segment with more misses than hits for hot takes.</p><p>“[Nix is] slightly [better than Purdy]. [Nix is] the more accurate thrower collegiately. He’s starting to settle in. He didn’t inherit Kittle and Deebo and Aiyuk and all these wonderful toys to play with. He’s basically got Courtland Sutton and cross your fingers. Bo Nix is on a heater. And like C.J. Stroud. He and Bo Nix have a responsibility to rebuild a team. They don’t get the luxury seeding on Day 1.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"He's a more accurate thrower collegiately… He didn't inherit all these Kittle, Deebo, Aiyuk and all these wonderful toys to play with."</p><p>— <a href="https://twitter.com/colincowherd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColinCowherd</a> picks Bo Nix over Brock Purdy <a href="https://t.co/qRblvbPGOi">pic.twitter.com/qRblvbPGOi</a></p><p>— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHerd/status/1844804362381807782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>That Nix hot take made sense for about zero seconds.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II ruled out with concussion vs. Chargers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-leaves-broncos-game-mystery-illness');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh briefly leaves Broncos game with mystery illness');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chargers-news-Jim-Harbaugh-emerges-as-NFL-Coach-of-the-Year-betting-favorite-after-2-0-start.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh briefly leaves Broncos game with mystery illness</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T13:33:15-07:00">October 13th, 1:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T14:17:39-07:00">October 13th, 2:17pm</time><address><a>Michael Whitaker</a>Michael Whitaker is an experienced NHL and NFL writer and also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/los-angeles-chargers-bold-predictions-week-6-vs-broncos">Los Angeles Chargers are in action</a> on Sunday afternoon against the Denver Broncos, but Chargers head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jim-harbaugh-net-worth">Jim Harbaugh departed the sidelines for the locker room </a>after going into the blue medical tent for an unknown reason.</p><p>According to reporter Ari Meirov, the Chargers head coach was seen going into the blue medical tent before re-emerging and heading to the Chargers locker room, with <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1845558740256526584" rel="noopener">no indication as to exactly what took place</a>, via X:</p><p>“#Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh went into the medical tent and has now been taken to the locker room,” he wrote. “Unclear what exactly happened.”</p><p>Video of Harbaugh can be seen below:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Right before kickoff, it appeared Jim Harbaugh went into the blue medical tent. <a href="https://t.co/aoS0q4dkl2">pic.twitter.com/aoS0q4dkl2</a></p><p>— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1845559137385550321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>According to the latest update from the team, Harbaugh has <a href="https://x.com/chargers/status/1845559787871707339" rel="noopener">officially been listed as “questionable”</a> to return, via X:</p><p>“Injury update: HC Jim Harbaugh (illness) is questionable to return,” the update read. “DC Jesse Minter is serving as interim HC.” </p><p>Jim Harbaugh is in his first season as head coach in Los Angeles in his return to the NFL. Earlier in 2024, he led the Michigan Wolverines to a National Championship, though his tenure was marred by controversy due to cheating allegations.</p><p>The good news is that Harbaugh <a href="https://x.com/CSayf23/status/1845562575716831327" rel="noopener">has returned to the game</a>, as Clayton Safie wrote on X:</p><p>“Jim Harbaugh returns after going to the locker room with an illness,” he wrote. “Jesse Minter was the Chargers’ acting head coach for the brief period in which Harbaugh was not on the sideline.”</p><p>As of now, no official news as to what Harbaugh’s ailment was has been released.</p><h2><b>Brother John Harbaugh abruptly left his press conference upon hearing the news</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chargers-head-coach-Jim-Harbaugh.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The concern for Harbaugh’s health was evident with his brother John Harbaugh, who <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1845560746538877300" rel="noopener">abruptly ended his press conference</a> according to Jeff Zrebiec to make a phone call to inquire as to his well-being, via X:</p><p>“John Harbaugh’s news conference ended abruptly,” he wrote. “Harbaugh went back to locker room to make a call and check on his brother who was in blue medical tent during Chargers game.”</p><p>In Harbaugh’s absence, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter took on the responsibilities of acting head coach.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh briefly leaves Broncos game with mystery illness

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-fans-done-joey-bosa-week-6-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers fans ‘done’ with Joey Bosa after final Week 6 injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0Fans-done-with-Joey-Bosa-after-final-Week-6-injury-update0.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers fans ‘done’ with Joey Bosa after final Week 6 injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T13:14:31-07:00">October 13th, 1:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T13:14:31-07:00">October 13th, 1:14pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After nine years in Los Angeles, Chargers fans are beginning to grow impatient with star edge rusher Joey Bosa. Despite being selected for four Pro Bowl appearances, supporters of the team have reached the boiling point <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-joey-bosa-out-injury-vs-steelers">with his inactivity</a>.</p><p>The Chargers <a href="https://x.com/chargers/status/1845533714090192897" rel="noopener">officially ruled Bosa out</a> for their Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos along with Easton Stick, Brenden Rice, Ja’Sir Taylor and others. The ruling marked Bosa’s second straight absence with his current hip injury.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">our inactives for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LACvsDEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LACvsDEN</a> </p><p>QB Easton Stick (emergency 3rd QB)<br>S Tony Jefferson<br>DB Ja’Sir Taylor<br>OL Jordan McFadden<br>WR Brenden Rice<br>OLB Joey Bosa</p><p>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1845533714090192897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Chargers fans did not hold anything back in expressing their frustration with the 29-year-old out of Ohio State. Some sarcastically gave their <a href="https://x.com/Vrabel56/status/1845542335809204539" rel="noopener">“shocking” reaction</a> to him being sidelined while others were <a href="https://x.com/Tha_Frederation/status/1845534092890374198" rel="noopener">not so blunt</a> with their comments:</p><p>“Joey Bosa out? Shocker”</p><p>“I’m done with the Joey Bosa experiment forever”</p><p>After playing in the first three games of the season, Bosa will now miss his 10th game of the Chargers’ last 22 contests. Since 2022, Bosa has only appeared in 17 games out of a total of 39 outings for Los Angeles.</p><p>Since entering the league as the third overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, Bosa has been a force when on the field but has routinely struggled with consistency. He has played a full season in just three of his nine years as a professional and was selected to the Pro Bowl in three of the four seasons he played in 12 or more games.</p><h2>Chargers gear up to face Broncos without Joey Bosa</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fans-done-with-Joey-Bosa-after-final-Week-6-injury-update.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With Bosa once again out of the lineup, the Chargers will enter Empower Field at Mile High in Week 6 at less than full strength. Jim Harbaugh’s team will bring its 2-2 record into the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/los-angeles-chargers-bold-predictions-week-6-vs-broncos">game against the 3-2 Broncos</a> coming out of their Week 5 bye week.</p><p>The Chargers opened the year at 2-0 with wins over the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers before sputtering with consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. In line with Harbaugh’s M.O., Los Angeles has established its suffocating defense thus far.</p><p>The Broncos have operated at a similar level, leaning on their stout defensive unit as rookie quarterback Bo Nix struggles out of the gate. Two of Denver’s three victories have come by limiting their opponents to single digits.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers fans ‘done’ with Joey Bosa after final Week 6 injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/los-angeles-chargers-bold-predictions-week-6-vs-broncos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Los Angeles Chargers bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Broncos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/0Los-Angeles-Chargers-bold-predictions-for-Week-6-vs.-Broncos0.jpg"><figcaption>10/12/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Los Angeles Chargers bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Broncos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-12T17:14:02-07:00">October 12th, 5:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-12T17:14:02-07:00">October 12th, 5:14pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers endured a brutal 2023 season that saw them fall to 5-12 after making the playoffs the year before. It was clear the Chargers were lacking in leadership from the coaching staff, and Brandon Staley was fired as the disastrous season unfolded.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-emerges-nfl-coach-of-the-year-betting-favorite">Chargers have brought in Jim Harbaugh</a> to turn things around, and while it may take 2-3 seasons to get the full Harbaugh effect, Los Angeles appears to be a much more competitive team this season. The Chargers have changed their game plan quite a bit under the former Michigan head coach as he wants his team to have a significant physical presence that allows them to develop a punishing ground attack and control the clock.</p><p>Delivering a hard-hitting defense goes hand in hand with a more conservative offensive plan of attack. The Chargers are making progress in both areas. As they head into their Week 6 game at Denver, they have the <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/view/offense/stat/rushing/table/rushing/sort/rushingYardsPerGame/dir/desc">9th-ranked</a> rushing attack in the NFL. They were 25th in that area a year ago.</p><p>The Los Angeles defense has also shown dramatic improvement, as the Chargers have allowed the 5th fewest yards in the league. That is a huge upgrade over their performance a year ago, when the Chargers ranked 28th. The Chargers also rank first in points allowed per game.</p><p><b><i>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (</i></b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408"><b><i>free trial</i></b></a><b><i>)*</i></b><b><br></b>(Fubo affiliate links by sport available<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1crkWVG1BxV_0_8z4iRCcgxGll-agaYRAhX2kfnyYZ8s/edit?gid=0#gid=0"> here</a>) </p><p>Despite those changes, the Chargers will still need quarterback Justin Herbert to come through with a big game if they are going to beat the Broncos. He certainly has all the tools needed to be consistently successful. If he can get support from a ground game and an improving defense, Herbert is likely to have a solid performance in Week 6.</p><h2><b>Justin Herbert will throw for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns and avoid throwing any interceptions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Justin-Herberts-injured-ankle-has-improved-this-week.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Herbert has excellent command of the Chargers offense and Harbaugh has confidence that he can lead the offense successfully. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-injury-update-week-6">Herbert was slowed</a> in recent weeks by a high ankle sprain, but he has apparently recovered because he is not on the current injury report.</p><p>As a result, Herbert should be able to make all the throws that Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have in the Los Angeles game plan, He should also be able to take advantage of his athleticism when he is forced to buy time with his feet or scramble away from pressure.</p><p>In addition to having the confidence of his head coach, the opposition also has respect from the Chargers’ QB1.</p><p>Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph knows Herbert is leading a more conservative offense than opponents are used to seeing from the Chargers. He delivered a <a href="https://x.com/MaseDenver/status/1845164288874348839">strong opinion</a> about Herbert and the Los Angeles offense.</p><p>“He’s the same player,” Joseph said. “But it’s a different system. It’s a run-first system. It allows him to get a clean picture in the pass game, because to stop this unit, it’s got to be a heavy box and single-high coverages. So, it cleans the quarterback’s reads, so he’s not seeing single shell coverage.”</p><p>While the Broncos will try to slow down the ground attack, Joseph knows that Herbert can deliver the ball effectively. Look for Herbert to throw the ball to rookie wide out Ladd McConkey (15-176-2), Quentin Johnston (11-142-3) and tight end Will Dissly (9-85-0).</p><h2><b>J.K. Dobbins will support Herbert with 90 rushing yards and a TD</b></h2><p>There is little doubt that the Broncos will be respecting Herbert because of his arm strength, quick release, accuracy and athleticism. However, the Chargers want to employ a running game that takes time off the clock and gives their defense a chance to get off the field and retain its strength.</p><p>The Chargers have a two-headed running attack that is led by J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. At this point, Dobbins is the primary threat for Harbaugh, as he is more than willing to trust the former Ohio State running back. Dobbins has 56 carries for 341 yards and 2 touchdowns, and his 6.2 yards per carry average is very impressive.</p><p>Edwards has not been able to match that level of performance as he has 113 yards and a 2.97 yards per carry mark, but he is capable of picking up yardage between the tackles.</p><p>The Los Angeles offensive line is doing a solid job of opening holes for the running game, and the receivers are doing their part on the blocking front as well.</p><h2><b>Defense will put pressure on Broncos QB Bo Nix and force 2 interceptions</b></h2><p>The Chargers are going to try to put pressure on Denver rookie quarterback Bo Nix. While he has done a respectable job to this point — 102 of 165 for 866 yards with 3 TDs and 4 interceptions — he is still in the learning phase.</p><p>The expectation is that defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will come after Nix and try to pressure him into mistakes.</p><p>There is little doubt that the quarterback will have to take note of veteran linebacker Khalil Mack, because he is one of the hardest hitters in the league. Mack has 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks to this point in the season.</p><p>However, the big problem that Nix will face is Joey Bosa’s ability to get to the quarterback. He has 2.0 sacks to this point, but he has a hip injury and is listed as questionable.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Los Angeles Chargers bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Broncos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-disappointing-gus-edwards-asante-samuel-jr-injury-moves');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers news: LA makes disappointing Gus Edwards, Asante Samuel Jr. injury moves');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-news-LA-makes-disappointing-Gus-Edwards-Asante-Samuel-Jr-injury-moves.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers news: LA makes disappointing Gus Edwards, Asante Samuel Jr. injury moves</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-12T14:19:08-07:00">October 12th, 2:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-12T14:19:08-07:00">October 12th, 2:19pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Before the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-vs-broncos-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-6-2024">Los Angeles Chargers take on the Denver Broncos</a>, they received some less-than-flattering news about running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on X, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1845190180959027591" rel="noopener">he said</a>, “Chargers placed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., on injured reserve, sidelining each for a minimum of four games.” After the Chargers went on a bye week, they endured consecutive losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs.</p><p>However, not only Edwards and Samuel Jr. are plagued with the injury bug. At the beginning of the year, quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-injury-update-week-6">Justin Herbert had a high-ankle sprain</a> from which he’s still recovering. Also, safety Derwin James is set to come back after serving a two-game suspension from the NFL regarding safety violations. Despite the carousel of players in and out of the lineup, Edwards and Samuel’s absence is more significant.</p><h2><b>Gus Edwards and Asante Samuel Jr. injuries prove Chargers’ resiliency</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-deal-with-injuries-to-Gus-Edwards-and-Asante-Samuel-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Edwards is one part of the two-man backfield between him and JK Dobbins. His production took a massive dip after <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EdwaGu00.htm" rel="noopener">having 29 carries for 85 yards</a> in the first two games. He had 28 rushing yards combined against the Steelers and the Chiefs. While those two have stout defenses, Edwards is a bruising tailback and can wear out defenses with his physicality.</p><p>Despite this, Dobbins has taken on a bulk of the work even with Edwards being the bruiser. He’s had over 10 carries in every single game, with his highest being 17 against the Carolina Panthers. The ability to effectively get big-chunk yards and score has paid dividends.</p><p>On the other side of the ball, the Chargers have excelled. They allow the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/2024.htm" rel="noopener">fewest points per game</a> (12.5) in the league. Samuel Jr. has been a big part of that, with having two pass deflections on the season. He’s also started all four games at the cornerback position for Los Angeles. Along with Samuel Jr, both Kristian Fulton and Elijah Molden have each had one interception on the season. Also, Fulton has three pass deflections and has made his mark as a legit ballhawk.</p><p>The young Chargers secondary will lose an experienced player for four games. Offensively, head coach Jim Harbaugh will lose one-half of his two-headed monster in the backfield. Regardless of that, they will be without two of their key pieces on both sides of the ball. Fortunately, though, they’re squaring off against the Broncos’ rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who is prone to making some mistakes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers news: LA makes disappointing Gus Edwards, Asante Samuel Jr. injury moves

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-removed-week-6-injury-report');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Justin Herbert removed from Week 6 injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-news-Justin-Herbert-removed-from-Week-6-injury-report.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Justin Herbert removed from Week 6 injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T15:44:52-07:00">October 11th, 3:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T16:30:20-07:00">October 11th, 4:30pm</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The bye week came at the perfect <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-la-huge-austin-ekeler-derwin-james-injury-updates-bye-week">time for the Los Angeles Chargers</a>. Although they’re coming off of a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-injury-update-week-6">Justin Herbert is now off the injury report</a>.</p><p>The time off helped Herbert’s<a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1844857411770954086" rel="noopener"> right ankle heal</a> after hobbling him for weeks, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.</p><p>Herbert <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/justin-herbert-remains-limited-with-ankle-injury" rel="noopener">confirmed that he’s feeling better</a> since injuring it in Week 2 against the Panthers, but will still wear a brace, via NBC Sports’ Charean Williams.</p><p>Herbert aggravated the ailment in the third quarter of Week 3’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and did not return. However, the Oregon alum played the entirety of the Chiefs game.</p><p>Herbert’s been effective for the 2-2 Chargers, completing 64.8% of his passes for 578 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. Will the 26-year-old lead Los Angeles to victory on Sunday?</p><h2><b>Justin Herbert continues to be reliable for Chargers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Justin-Herbert_20b1a8.jpg"><figcaption>Barry Reeger-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Herbert has been one of Los Angeles’ only constants recently. The team has been through both coaching and personnel changes, with Jim Harbaugh replacing Brandon Staley and J.K. Dobbins and Ladd McConkey replacing Austin Ekeler and Keenan Allen. However, Herbert’s remained an effective game manager this year as the offense figures itself out.</p><p>The Broncos matchup won’t be easy, though, as they’re tied for second-best in the league with 14.6 points allowed per game. Coincidentally, Los Angeles tops the list with 12.5 points allowed.</p><p>Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain II continues to blanket receivers on the outside, and team’s 19 sacks are third-best in the NFL. Herbert must not only take care of the call, but make a few game-changing plays in order to beat such an elite unit.</p><p>The 6-foot-6, 236-pounder will also need to spread the ball around to avoid Surtain, with Quentin Johnston and Will Dissly being possible targets to prioritize in case McConkey gets shadowed. A victory would be crucial for the Chargers’ playoff chances as it tries to stay afloat in a tight AFC race.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Justin Herbert removed from Week 6 injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-positive-derwin-james-update-ahead-week-6');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers get positive Derwin James update ahead of Week 6');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/La-gets-positive-Derwin-James-update-ahead-of-Week-6.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers get positive Derwin James update ahead of Week 6</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-10T15:27:27-07:00">October 10th, 3:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-10T15:35:42-07:00">October 10th, 3:35pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off their bye in Week 5. Prior to the break, the Chargers dropped two straight games as the team struggled with injuries. And Los Angeles played their Week 4 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs without star defender <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-derwin-james-jr-hit-with-3-game-suspension-repeated-safety-violations">Derwin James, who was suspended by the league</a> for one game due to repeated safety violations.</p><p>As the Chargers prepare for Week 6, the team should once again have the services of the two-time first-team All-Pro. James was <a href="https://x.com/danielrpopper/status/1844465161064808658" rel="noopener">back at practice</a> for LA on Thursday, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper on X.</p><p>James’ suspension addressed an ongoing issue for the seven-year veteran, who tends to get a little too physical for the league’s taste. However, it was triggered by a helmet-to-helmet hit on Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 3. The tackle drew a penalty flag during the game and was highlighted by the NFL when the league handed down the one-game ban.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-derwin-james-gets-final-verdict-on-suspension-appeal">James appealed his suspension</a> but the verdict was upheld. He sat out the team’s Week 4 17-10 loss to the Chiefs but is clear to return to the field for the Chargers’ upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.</p><h2><b>Chargers safety Derwin James is ready to return from his one-game ban</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derwin-James.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chargers selected James with the 17th overall pick in the 2018 draft. While he’s found individual success on the field, making three Pro Bowls, the team has only reached the postseason twice during his tenure and failed to advance past the Divisional Playoffs. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-la-promotes-ex-ravens-safety-after-derwin-james-suspension">Chargers promoted veteran safety Tony Jefferson</a> to replace James while he sat out.</p><p>LA is dealing with several injuries to key players including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-joe-alt-added-to-las-laundry-list-of-injuries">offensive lineman Joe Alt</a> and Rashawn Slater. Perhaps the most significant injury involves quarterback Justin Herbert. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-justin-herbert-jim-harbaugh-get-brutally-honest-on-nagging-ankle-injury">Herbert has been slowed by a nagging ankle ailment</a> that forced him from the team’s Week 3 matchup in the third quarter. The five-year veteran was in a walking boot following the Steelers game but was able to play in Week 4. The team hopes the bye week allowed Herbert time to heal.</p><p>New head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-emerges-nfl-coach-of-the-year-betting-favorite">Jim Harbaugh was the betting favorite</a> to win Coach of the Year honors following the Chargers’ hot start. But after beginning the season 2-0, LA has dropped to 2-2 and sits in third place in the AFC West. The team will take on their division rivals, the Broncos, who improved to 3-2 on the year after a Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers get positive Derwin James update ahead of Week 6

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-injury-update-week-6');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers QB Justin Herbert gives important injury update ahead of Week 6');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Justin-Herbert-gives-important-injury-update-ahead-of-Week-6.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers QB Justin Herbert gives important injury update ahead of Week 6</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T16:20:17-07:00">October 9th, 4:20pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T16:20:17-07:00">October 9th, 4:20pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Chargers quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-gets-optimistic-injury-update-from-jim-harbaugh">Justin Herbert has been battling a high ankle sprain</a> since getting rolled up in the pocket in Week 2, but the star signal caller is on the mend. Despite re-injuring it in Week 3 against the Steelers, Herbert made it through the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs without any setbacks and now has had two weeks to rest and recover through the bye week.</p><p>Herbert’s ankle is still bothering him a little bit, but <a href="https://x.com/RyanDePaul/status/1844131351232131141" rel="noopener">he’s improving quickly</a> as the Chargers get ready for another divisional test against the Broncos.</p><p>“We’re getting better, and as long as we’re doing that we’re in the right position,” Herbert said. “It has felt better. Made it through the game, and having that bye week off has definitely helped continue to get that inflammation down.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-must-protect-justin-herbert-becoming-andrew-luck">Herbert has played through plenty of injuries</a> in the past, so managing them on the field has become second nature to him. For this ankle sprain, he has been wearing a brace to prevent injuring the ankle further during practice and games.</p><p>“I wore that all week, felt comfortable, liked it. So I wore that in the game,” Herbert said. “I thought it worked out pretty well… I think it’s one of those things that you’re gonna wear it until you don’t need it anymore, and I don’t envision that being this week.”</p><p>Herbert’s numbers have been down this season as the Chargers try to establish a more physical, run-game oriented identity under Jim Harbaugh, but he’s still been playing good football with five touchdown passes and just one interception.</p><p>Harbaugh and company will need their star quarterback out there and playing at his best on Sunday against a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-news-patrick-surtain-hilarious-riley-moss-image-big-game-raiders">Broncos defense that has been one of the league’s best</a> through five weeks. Vance Joseph will likely be sending his usual array of blitzes at the Chargers in order to test Herbert’s mobility as well as the Chargers’ banged up offensive line.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers QB Justin Herbert gives important injury update ahead of Week 6

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He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-derwin-james-jr-hit-with-3-game-suspension-repeated-safety-violations"> Chargers already had a player fined and suspended</a> for a dirty hit this season, but they didn’t change their ways in Week 4. After<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-derwin-james-gets-final-verdict-on-suspension-appeal"> safety Derwin James got suspended</a> for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Friermuth in Week 3, two other veterans got in trouble for the same reason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.</p><p>Edge rusher Khalil Mack was fined $22,511 for <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1842662046976122903" rel="noopener">using his helmet</a> during a pass rush on Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, while linebacker Denzel Perryman owes $66,666 for a helmet hit on tailback Kareem Hunt, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chargers</a> fine for use of helmet: The NFL docked Khalil Mack $22,511 for this pass rush against Creed Humphrey (No. 52 aligned at bottom). <a href="https://t.co/7ABaauywUc">https://t.co/7ABaauywUc</a> <a href="https://t.co/VCQZqDKtSt">pic.twitter.com/VCQZqDKtSt</a></p><p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1842662046976122903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With modern medical research showing the long-term brain trauma caused by football, the NFL outlawed helmet-to-helmet hits as a safety measure. Defenders must tackle the torso or below the waist, which is also tricky due to the outlawing of the “hip-drop” tackle as well, which is when the defender swivels his hips and drops his weight on the ball carrier.</p><p>Since it’s hard to hit the torso, defenders usually resort to wrapping up the legs nowadays. However, that’s not always easy to execute, either.</p><p>Is the NFL managing this the right way?</p><h2><b>The Chargers must be careful, but it’s a tough deal</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-Khalil-Mack.jpg"><figcaption>© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While it’s important to protect players, defenders may take a while to adjust to the stricter rules. Today’s veterans were initially trained under different conditions, and it’s difficult to remember all the protocols in the heat of battle.</p><p>James said that he <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41574155/chargers-james-back-ban-vows-not-change-playing-style" rel="noopener">won’t change despite the fine</a> and suspension, via ESPN’s Kris Rhim.</p><p>“No, it ain’t going to change s—,” James said. “It’s definitely not going to change nothing. Like I said, I’m just going to go lower. I’m not going to change…I’m going to play my style, but like I said, I’ll just go lower.”</p><p>James’ comments may come off as inconsiderate, but in reality, he needs to keep the intensity that made him a reliable pro in the first place.</p><p>“I’m not going to keep paying 700, 800 thousand [dollars],” James continued.</p><p>Both Mack and Perryman likely have similar sentiments. For the sake of their wallets, they must be mindful, but they can’t lose their edge and overthink every tackle, either.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
20-29 YDS	30-39 YDS	40-49 YDS	50+ YDS	EXTRA PTS MADE	POSITION RANK
8.7	0	5.8	5.8	14.6	19

2024 SEASON STATS
20-29 YDS	30-39 YDS	40-49 YDS	50+ YDS	EXTRA PTS MADE	POSITION RANK
8.7	0	5.8	5.8	14.6	19

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