<!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-love-latest-injury-update-key-pass-catcher');   ga('set', 'title', 'Justin Herbert will love latest injury update on key Chargers pass catcher');   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/2024/12/Chargers-news-Justin-Herbert-will-love-latest-injury-update-on-key-pass-catcher.jpg"></figure><h1>Justin Herbert will love latest injury update on key Chargers pass catcher</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T06:02:29-08:00">December 19th, 6:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T06:02:29-08:00">December 19th, 6:02am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers will be looking to get back on track in Week 16 after they suffered an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-most-blame-week-15-loss-buccaneers">ugly 40-17 loss</a> at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. Justin Herbert and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-broncos-fantasy-football-week-16-start-sit">Chargers will be taking on the Denver Broncos</a> on “Thursday Night Football” in a huge divisional clash that could have some huge playoff repercussions, and it looks like he will be getting a veteran playmaker back for this one.</p><p>While the Chargers don’t have a star-studded pass-catching corps, they have managed to make due for most of the year anyways. One guy who hasn’t really panned out to this point is veteran tight end Hayden Hurst, but he will have a shot to establish himself in LA’s offense now that he’s set to <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1869719663292403843" rel="noopener">return from a hip injury</a> that resulted in him landing on injured reserve back in November.</p><p>“The Chargers plan to activate TE Hayden Hurst from Injured Reserve to play in tonight’s game against the Broncos, source says. Hurst went on IR with a hip injury in late November, but he’s practiced fully since having his window opened this week,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Thursday morning.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chargers</a> plan to activate TE Hayden Hurst from Injured Reserve to play in tonight’s game against the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broncos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broncos</a>, source says.  </p><p>Hurst went on IR with a hip injury in late November, but he’s practiced fully since having his window opened this week. <a href="https://t.co/eyKu2cPWgU">pic.twitter.com/eyKu2cPWgU</a></p><p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1869719663292403843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Chargers, Justin Herbert will be thrilled to get Hayden Hurst back</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chargers-tight-end-Hayden-Hurst.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With Hurst only racking up seven catches for 65 yards on the year, Will Dissly and Stone Smartt have stepped up at the tight end position to emerge as reliable targets for Herbert under center. While Ladd McConkey seems to be emerging as his top target in the passing game, Herbert will throw to whoever gets open, so if Hurst can get back on the field, he should be able to make an impact.</p><p>Dissly has already been ruled out for this contest, so Hurst should have an immediate opportunity to make an impact for the Chargers in his return. Whether or not Los Angeles can move the ball against a tough Broncos defense will determine if they are able to come out on top, which is why it’s great to see Herbert will have another weapon at his disposal for this big game.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Herbert will love latest injury update on key Chargers pass catcher

<!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-report-broncos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Justin Herbert remains on injury report ahead of Broncos clash');   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/2024/12/Chargers-news-Justin-Herbert-remains-on-injury-report-ahead-of-Broncos-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Justin Herbert remains on injury report ahead of Broncos clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-17T18:23:16-08:00">December 17th, 6:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-17T18:23:16-08:00">December 17th, 6:23pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>Dakota Zientek graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As they prepare to take on the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-vs-chargers-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Denver Broncos in Week 16</a>, the Los Angeles Chargers could be without their starting quarterback. Following Tuesday’s injury update from the Chargers, Justin Herbert <a href="https://x.com/chargers/status/1869190737046442250" rel="noopener">practiced in a limited fashion</a> for the second day in a row due to his nagging ankle injury.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">tuesday’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DENvsLAC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DENvsLAC</a> injury report <a href="https://t.co/Rcv6GHxKcC">pic.twitter.com/Rcv6GHxKcC</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1869190737046442250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In Week 15, Herbert was healing from the ankle injury he sustained against the Kansas City Chiefs the week before. He progressed each day of practice before taking on the Buccaneers, making daily strides.</p><p>However, as the Chargers take on the Broncos in Week 16, Herbert has been a limited participant for back-to-back days. As he continues recovering from his ankle injury, the Chargers could be without Herbert in a crucial AFC West matchup on Thursday night.</p><h2><b>Chargers QB Justin Herbert questionable ahead of TNF vs. Broncos</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert-1.jpg"><figcaption>Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Though the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-andy-reid-urgent-message-after-winning-afc-west-yet-again">Chiefs have claimed their consecutive ninth AFC West title</a>, the battle for second place remains an ongoing fight between the Chargers and Broncos.</p><p>In Week 15, the Broncos helped their case with a 31-13 win against the Indianapolis Colts, while the Chargers got knocked down a peg after being blown out by the Buccaneers.</p><p>However, with both teams facing off on Thursday night, the Chargers have a chance to even their record back up with the Broncos. With that, their game plan is a whole lot messier without Herbert in the mix.</p><p>Considering he played against the Buccaneers after a mixed week of practice leading up to the game, there’s a belief that he’ll suit up on Thursday night.</p><p>It’s not guaranteed, given Herbert’s back-to-back limited practices. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-quentin-johnston-injury-report-tnf-broncos-clash">Herbert’s injury status</a> should be updated after Wednesday’s practice, giving a better idea of whether he’ll suit up for Week 16.</p><p>Without Herbert, the Chargers would rely on backup quarterback Easton Stick, who hasn’t started a game since the 2023 season.</p><p>And with Stick’s 0-4 record as a starter, the Chargers are hopeful to get a more positive injury update on Herbert before Thursday night.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Justin Herbert remains on injury report ahead of Broncos clash

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He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers have dropped two games in a row after a comprehensive 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. Quarterback Justin Herbert was unable to keep pace with the red-hot Bucs offense as the fifth-year passer <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-reacts-pass-without-interception-streak-ending-357">threw his first interception in 357 attempts</a>, ending the fifth-longest such streak in NFL history. Now 8-6 and fighting for their playoff lives, the Chargers are also dealing with several significant injuries.</p><p>LA <a href="https://x.com/chargers/status/1868763071709430214" rel="noopener">posted an estimated</a> injury report on Monday via the team’s official account on X. Herbert is the headliner, being listed as limited with an ankle injury. The Chargers’ top deep threat receiver Quentin Johnston is also dealing with an ankle ailment and the team listed him as DNP (did not participate).</p><p>Also included in LA’s injury list were tight end Will Dissly, who got a DNP due to a shoulder and linebacker Denzel Perryman, who was limited with a groin injury.</p><p>While having your franchise quarterback land on the injury report is never ideal, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-lands-injury-report-before-buccaneers-clash">Herbert was already banged up</a> heading into the Buccaneers game, kicking off preparations for Week 15 with a leg contusion and ankle injury. However, he was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-returns-to-practice-amid-ankle-injury">able to return to practice</a> and ultimately played against Tampa Bay.</p><p>Unfortunately, the veteran QB clearly isn’t over the ailment, which is not ideal for the Chargers as they prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in an important divisional clash on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The short week adds significance to the team’s Monday injury report as players only have two more opportunities to avoid a designation heading into Thursday’s game.</p><h2><b>Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert continues to be hampered by an ankle injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert_ee08fa.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On Sunday, the Chargers ran into a buzzsaw as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-warning-opponents-40-chargers">Buccaneers are clearly feeling themselves</a> at the moment. Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns against Los Angeles, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-new-career-high-with-td-explosion-vs-chargers">setting a new career-high touchdown mark</a> with 32 after just 14 games.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Broncos are coming off a 31-13 beating of the Indianapolis Colts. Although the game appeared to be a defensive battle for three quarters, Denver and rookie quarterback Bo Nix woke up and dropped 21 points on Indy in the fourth quarter. That win pushed the Broncos past the Chargers in the AFC West.</p><p>Los Angeles won the first matchup between the division rivals in Week 6. So a victory on Thursday night would move the Chargers back into second place in the division and greatly improve their postseason odds. But first, the team needs to get healthy.</p><p>Herbert’s value to LA is obvious. But Johnston and Dissly are the Chargers’ third and fourth leading receivers on the season respectively. The team’s top wideout Ladd McConkey overcame knee and shoulder injuries to play in Week 15. The rookie WR grabbed five receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers would certainly benefit from a healthy-ish Herbert with a full complement of pass catchers going up against Denver’s defense.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Herbert, Quentin Johnston headline lengthy Chargers injury report for TNF Broncos clash

<!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-reacts-pass-without-interception-streak-ending-357');   ga('set', 'title', 'Justin Herbert reacts to pass-without-interception streak ending at 357');   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/2024/12/Justin-Herbert-reacts-to-pass-without-interception-streak-ending-at-357.jpg"></figure><h1>Justin Herbert reacts to pass-without-interception streak ending at 357</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T08:52:50-08:00">December 16th, 8:52am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T08:52:50-08:00">December 16th, 8:52am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-hired-head-coach-michigan">Chargers have turned into a competitive team under Jim Harbaugh</a> in 2024. LA is 8-6 after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-warning-opponents-40-chargers">getting smacked around by Tampa Bay in Week 15</a>. To add insult to injury, the Chargers ended one of their more impressive offensive streaks in Sunday’s loss.</p><p>Chargers QB Justin Herbert was riding an impressive <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671762" rel="noopener">streak of consecutive completions without throwing an interception</a>. Herbert’s streak ended at 357 attempts when he threw off his back foot trying to connect with Quentin Johnston. Unfortunately, the second-year receiver could not properly track the ball and it was intercepted by Jamel Dean.</p><p>“It is what it is. I always try to protect the ball and do my best to not put our team in harm’s way. Unfortunately that one got away from me,” Herbert said after the game via ESPN.</p><p>Herbert’s streak was the fifth-longest streak in NFL history.</p><p>Oddly enough this was only Herbert’s second interception of the season. He threw his first interception of the season in Week 2 against the Panthers. Even though Herbert’s streak is over, it is impressive to go nearly an entire NFL season without throwing an interception.</p><p>Herbert has thrown for 2,959 yards with 16 touchdowns and only two interceptions so far this season. These are not eye-popping numbers, but it is good to see Herbert playing efficiently in Harbaugh’s system.</p><p>The Chargers could become even more dangerous in 2025 after they have a chance to add more weapons around Herbert.</p><h2><b>Recapping Chargers’ tough Week 15 loss against the Buccaneers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert_a8eca3.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This game was truly a tale of two halves.</p><p>Los Angeles was able to stay competitive in the first half. In fact, they entered halftime leading 17-13. Unfortunately, the second half was a completely different story.</p><p>Tampa Bay outscored LA 27-0 in the second half. They demolished the Chargers 40-17 and looked like the better all-around team.</p><p>Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh did not mince words when talking about his team’s performance.</p><p>“It was pretty thorough. Very thorough. And now we’re staring at that adversity, and it’s (about) how we respond,” Harbaugh said after the game via ESPN. “All phases, just wasn’t good enough today.”</p><p>The next three games are hugely important for the Chargers. They are barely hanging on as the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture heading into Week 16. LA needs to string together a couple of wins to end the season if they want to hold off Indianapolis, Miami, and Cincinnati.</p><p>Unfortunately, the Chargers suffered a few injuries that could make this more difficult. They lost both cornerback Cam Hart and guard Zion Johnson to injuries on Sunday, with neither player returning.</p><p>Next up for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/schedule/upcoming">Chargers is a Week 16 matchup against the Broncos</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Herbert reacts to pass-without-interception streak ending at 357

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As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After Justin Herbert left Week 14 briefly, it appears the Los Angeles Chargers avoided a serious injury to their star quarterback. On Friday, Herbert was <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1867700719543103621" rel="noopener">officially removed</a> from the team’s injury report, per Ian Rapoport on X. Along with avoiding a serious injury, Herbert got a <a href="https://www.chargers.com/video/jim-harbaugh-press-conference-friday-week-15-2024" rel="noopener">ringing endorsement</a> from Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh during his Friday press conference.</p><p>“He’s got the strength of 10 men,” Harbaugh said about his starting quarterback.</p><p>And that appears to be a true testament, as Herbert is seemingly back to 100% after an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-injury-scare-chiefs">injury scare against the Kansas City Chiefs</a> just a week ago.</p><p>At first glance when Herbert got injured, it looked as though he could miss serious time. Herbert was on the ground after the hit, requiring on-field attention from the medical staff. However, after a short visit to the blue tent on the sideline, Herbert completed the game, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-game-winning-doink-fans-bonkers">nearly leading the Chargers to a win</a>.</p><p>Now, after seeing him removed from the team’s injury report less than a week later, Harbaugh’s comments appear iron-clad.</p><h2>Chargers QB Justin Herbert avoids serious injury amid playoff push</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert_a8eca3.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chargers are fighting for a playoff spot with just four games remaining in the regular season. After their loss to the Chiefs, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/afc-playoff-picture-chargers-week-14-loss-chiefs">Chargers hold sixth place in the AFC Playoff Picture</a>.</p><p>Tied for second in the AFC West, the Chargers hold an 8-5 record. Coming up on the schedule for the Chargers, they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6), Denver Broncos (8-5), New England Patriots (3-10), and Las Vegas Raiders (2-11).</p><p>Considering two of their last four games are against teams racing for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-best-qbs-raiders-giants-tank-2025-nfl-draft">No.1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft</a>, the Chargers should be able to win both of those matchups.</p><p>And with two of their last four games being divisional games, the pressure is on to win as many games as possible with the season closing.</p><p>Not that losing Herbert anytime would be good, but losing him at this point in the season would’ve spelled disaster for the Chargers’ playoff aspirations.</p><p>But, after being removed from the team’s injury report, Herbert is fully healthy ahead of Week 15.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
5535.8	30.7	8.7	11

2024 SEASON STATS
PASSING YDS	PASSING TDS	INTERCEPTIONS	POSITION RANK
5535.8	30.7	8.7	11

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