<!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

<!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-2-la-players-fined-combined-89177');   ga('set', 'title', '2 Chargers players fined combined total of $89,177');   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/2024/10/2-LA-players-fined-combined-total-of-89177.jpg"></figure><h1>2 Chargers players fined combined total of $89,177</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-05T15:07:59-07:00">October 5th, 3:07pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-05T15:07:59-07:00">October 5th, 3:07pm</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 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>

2 Chargers players fined combined total of $89,177

<!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-justin-herbert-plea-after-loss-chiefs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jim Harbaugh’s Justin Herbert plea after Chargers loss to Chiefs');   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-Harbaughs-Justin-Herbert-plea-after-loss-to-Chiefs.jpg"></figure><h1>Jim Harbaugh’s Justin Herbert plea after Chargers loss to Chiefs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-30T07:33:21-07:00">September 30th, 7:33am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-30T07:33:21-07:00">September 30th, 7:33am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Los Angeles Chargers head into their Week 5 bye week, it’s reasonable to believe that this break in action is coming at the absolute perfect time. After two straight wins that started both the season and the Jim Harbaugh era off on the right foot, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-joe-alt-added-to-las-laundry-list-of-injuries">the Chargers have since been bit up by the injury bug</a> and lost a pair of games to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.</p><p>Sunday’s loss to the back-to-back Super Bowl champs, which was as hard-fought as you’d expect it to be from a Jim Harbaugh coached team, highlighted the biggest problem that the Chargers face as they enter their bye week: <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-expected-play-vs-chiefs-amid-ankle-sprain">Justin Herbert, who has been dealing with a right ankle sprain</a>, was battered once again, this week playing behind an offensive line that was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-likely-without-key-protector-week-4-chiefs-latest-move">missing both of their starting tackles</a>, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.</p><p>After the game, Jim Harbaugh <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41521296/chargers-jim-harbaugh-emphasizes-better-ol-protection-justin-herbert-loss-chiefs" rel="noopener">spoke at length</a> about the problems that the Chargers offensive line is having while also praising Justin Herbert for his “warrior-like” ability to take a beating and continue making otherworldly throws.</p><p>“We’ve got to get Justin another half-second, second, we really do,” Harbaugh said, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com. “I mean, he’s trying to get the ball out as fast as he possibly can, and he is. And like I said, some of those throws that he made, I mean I don’t have the adjective for it. It’s warrior-like; it’s everything within his human power, and then some, is the way I look at it. It’s incredible what he can do. We do need to get him more [time], just another second.”</p><p>Justin Herbert was sacked twice and pressured on 12 of his 27 dropbacks, but the problems with the Chargers offensive line don’t end with allowing the Chiefs to turn Herbert into a piñata. The Bolts offensive line also committed four false start penalties, unacceptable in just about any situation, but particularly egregious when playing at home.</p><h2><b>Justin Herbert preaching patience amidst Chargers struggles </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Justin-Herbert-gets-sacked-against-the-Chiefs.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-sideline-outburst-after-chiefs-caught-camera">Justin Herbert has every right to be frustrated</a> with how the last two weeks have played out, and on Sunday afternoon, he was caught on camera expressing his frustration on the Chargers sideline. However, when it came time to talk to the media after the game, Herbert said all of the right things.</p><p>“We’ve got to stay patient. We’ve got to hold our water and understand that the cadence, we have to use that as a weapon,” Herbert said. “This front seven that we were going against, we felt like it was important to be able to hold them off, whether it’s switching up the cadence, different cadences, and unfortunately we had too many penalties.”</p><p>Although Herbert has been sacked just six times this season, his sack percentage (6.19%) is higher than it has been at any point in his career. Then there’s the issue of how drastic of a stylistic change Herbert has had to make from the first four seasons of his career to this season.</p><p>During his first four NFL seasons, Herbert threw for 277 yards on just over 39 pass attempts per game. This season, he’s down to 144 yards per game on just 22.8 attempts, which is a product of an offensive line that is in flux, a philosophical overhaul under Jim Harbaugh, and a league that suddenly isn’t passing the ball with the proficiency it once did. Consider that this season, only four quarterbacks are throwing for over 250 yards per game. Just five years ago, that number was up to 16.</p><p>Thus far, Justin Herbert has been a good soldier and continues to stand in the line of fire even as his offensive line has been decimated. But make no mistake, Herbert will surely be pleased to have a week away from this battle.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jim Harbaugh’s Justin Herbert plea after Chargers loss to Chiefs

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He's also an award-winning author and Ken Jeong's best friend.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Kansas City Chiefs moved to 4-0 by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-reveals-good-kansas-city-week-4-win">beating the Los Angeles Chargers</a>, but was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-reason-taylor-swift-kansas-city-falcons-absence">Taylor Swift at the game</a> to support Travis Kelce?</p><p>Unfortunately for Kelce, Swift <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-sad-travis-kelce-meme-viral-taylor-swift-skips-week-3-win">skipped her second-straight Chiefs game</a>. She previously missed their Week 3 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Swift was <a href="https://www.today.com/popculture/music/taylor-swift-chiefs-chargers-nfl-game-rcna172269" rel="noopener">not seen during the broadcast</a> or on social media, as TODAY notes.</p><p>With Swift being as big of a star as she is, she probably was too busy to attend the latest game. The Eras Tour will resume on October 18, so she only has a few more weeks to get settled before hitting the road.</p><p>The Eras Tour has 18 shows remaining in North America. Nine will be performed in the United States, while the other nine will be performed in Canada. The final leg of the tour will keep Swift busy until December 8, when the tour concludes.</p><p>Until then, the Chiefs have a Monday Night Football matchup with the New Orleans Saints on October 7 and a Week 6 bye before Swift’s tour resumes. They will then face the San Fransisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch on October 20. Swift has a show that night, so she likely will miss the most important game of the year.</p><p>Once the tour ends, Swift will have four more Chiefs games to attend. It remains to be seen if the Chiefs will make the playoffs. With their 4-0 record, it seems likely. However, it will require a lot of work for Swift to match her 2023 number of games attended (13).</p><h2><b>How many of Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ games has Taylor Swift attended?</b></h2><p>As noted, in 2023, Taylor Swift was seen at 13 of Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs games. Her first came in Week 3 of the NFL season when the Chiefs dominated the Chicago Bears 41-10.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Taylor-Swift-at-Chiefs-game-against-the-Bengals-1.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><p>Throughout the rest of the season, Swift attended 12 more Chiefs games, including their Super Bowl LVIII win over the 49ers. She became a featured part of every broadcast when she was at the game.</p><p>She attended the Chiefs’ first two games to start the 2024 season. It is unclear if she will be able to attend their next game on October 7 before the Eras Tour picks up again.</p><p>Swift missed a good game, as her boyfriend finally had a vintage performance against his division rival Chargers. Coming into the game, Kelce had just eight catches for 69 yards.</p><p>Against the Chargers, he had season-highs in catches (seven) and yards (89). His longest catch on the day went for 38 yards. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a turnaround for Kelce and the Chiefs’ offense.</p><p>The Chiefs are hoping to defend their Super Bowl championship this year and win their third straight. They would become the first NFL team ever to accomplish that feat. A lot still has to go their way, but the start of the season bodes well for their postseason hopes.</p><p>Kelce is in his 12th season with the Chiefs. A nine-time Pro Bowler, Kelce is coming off one of his worst seasons since 2015. He snapped his streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and only had five touchdowns. This was coming off a year during which he caught 110 passes for 1,338 yards and 12 touchdowns.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Did Taylor Swift attend Travis Kelce, Chiefs’ win against the Chargers?

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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>The Kansas City Chiefs are rolling, winning their fourth straight game after dispatching the hobbled Los Angeles Chargers in their Week 4 matchup on Sunday. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went 19-29 with 245 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Chargers play-caller Justin Herbert had 16 completions of 27 passes with 179 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>After the win, Patrick Mahomes credited the Chiefs defense for giving them a shot for the victory.</p><p>“We weren’t playing good,” the QB <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671674" rel="noopener">said in a report</a> for the Associated Press, shared on ESPN.com. “But I think the best thing is, no one talks about it and they start to now, but our defense is really good. They know how to shut the door and keep us in games. Then they believe that the offense is going to find a way to score enough points at the end.”</p><h2><b>Week 4: Chiefs def. Chargers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes-throws-the-ball.jpg"><figcaption>© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In the win, the Chiefs now own six straight victories over the Chargers, with 11 straight road wins over their AFC West rivals. This streak is the longest-active winning streak by a road team, tied for third all-time. Moreover, the Chiefs are 4-0 for the first time since 2020.</p><p>Coach Andy Reid couldn’t be happier for his team, especially as Mahomes rediscovered his chemistry with Travis Kelce, who had struggled of late. Against the Chargers, Kelce had seven receptions for 89 receiving yards.</p><p>“I’m proud of our guys for hanging in there. Easily could have gone a different direction there, but the guys supported each other,” Reid said.</p><p>Reid also expressed confidence in Travis Kelce, who finally looked like his younger self after a slow start to the season. Even sports analysts had called him out for neglecting his conditioning in his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/travis-kelce-gets-blasted-by-sports-analyst-for-partying-offseason-with-taylor-swift">public relationship with Taylor Swift</a>.</p><p>“I really don’t care what anybody thinks, to be honest with you… I watch Trav every day, I get to see him and how he works. He never wants to come out in practice and in the games, he’s all-in all the time. I don’t worry about all of that,” the coach <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/game-day/chiefs-echo-familiar-sentiment-after-travis-kelces-first-big-game-of-season" rel="noopener">said via a report</a> from Jordan Foote for Sports Illustrated.</p><h2><b>Outlook</b></h2><p>However, one sour note for the Chiefs’ Week 4 win over the Chargers was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-rashee-rice-feared-to-have-torn-acl-after-chargers-exit">potentially losing Rashee Rice for the season</a> due to an unfortunate injury in the first quarter. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-gets-real-play-injured-rashee-rice">Mahomes had collided with Rice’s leg</a> as he ran after Kristian Fulton during an interception return.</p><p>The wideout managed to hobble back toward the bench, but he was in so much pain the medical staff had to cart him off to the locker room for further checking. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-rashee-rice-gf-reacts-wide-receivers-concerning-injury">Rashee Rice’s girlfriend echoed fans</a> praying for his recovery.</p><p>Look for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to try to keep their win streak going against the 2-2 New Orleans Saints in Week 5.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Patrick Mahomes reveals what’s ‘really good’ about Chiefs after Week 4 win

<!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', '/chiefs-news-patrick-mahomes-gets-real-play-injured-rashee-rice');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes gets 100% real on play that injured Rashee Rice');   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/Chiefs-news-Patrick-Mahomes-gets-100-real-on-play-that-injured-Rashee-Rice.jpg"></figure><h1>Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes gets 100% real on play that injured Rashee Rice</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-29T23:54:45-07:00">September 29th, 11:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-29T23:54:45-07:00">September 29th, 11:54pm</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>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-rashee-rice-feared-to-have-torn-acl-after-chargers-exit">Kansas City Chiefs are anxiously awaiting MRI results</a> after a distressing incident in their latest victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, which could sideline star receiver Rashee Rice for the remainder of the season.</p><p>The accident occurred when quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-rashee-rice-carted-off-colliding-patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes collided with Rice’s knee</a> while attempting to make a tackle following an interception. Patrick Mahomes expressed his immediate concern post-game, <a href="https://x.com/lindseythiry/status/1840540283345465350?s=46&amp;t=kE7PjZinaBdv383bI4yeNQ" rel="noopener">reflecting on the moment</a> of the collision.</p><p>“I didn’t know what happened to Rashee Rice as he went to try to make a tackle but realized ‘it wasn’t good.’ He’s hoping test results come back better than it looked,” Mahomes stated, as reported by Lindsey Thiry on X, formerly Twitter.</p><h2><b>Patrick Mahomes expresses fear over Rashee Rice injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Patrick-Mahomes_b7f55e.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The incident took place in the first quarter after Mahomes was intercepted by the Chargers’ Kristian Fulton. In an effort to mitigate the turnover’s impact, Mahomes and Rice both moved to tackle Fulton. However, in a moment of misjudgment, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-rashee-rice-gf-reacts-wide-receivers-concerning-injury">Mahomes inadvertently struck Rice’s right knee</a>. The impact was severe enough that Rice was visibly in agony on the field and had to be assisted off before being carted to the locker room with a towel covering his face—a clear sign of the severity of his distress.</p><p>Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn’t sound optimistic when he <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chiefs-fear-rashee-rice-has-torn-acl-after-collision-patrick-mahomes" rel="noopener">spoke during halftime</a> and post-game. “It’s not good,” Reid mentioned on the CBS broadcast. He later added, “I feel terrible for Rashee… We will hope for the best,” indicating a somber outlook for Rice’s immediate future this season.</p><p>The potential loss of Rice, suspected to have suffered a torn ACL according to multiple reports, adds to the Chiefs’ growing list of injuries. With players like Hollywood Brown out for the season and Isiah Pacheco sidelined for several weeks due to a fractured fibula, the Chiefs’ offensive lineup is significantly weakened.</p><p>Rice’s absence would not only be felt on the field but could also be complicated by off-field issues. He is currently awaiting trial related to several charges from a high-speed car crash earlier in the year, which could lead to further disciplinary action from the NFL depending on the outcome.</p><p>The situation puts the Chiefs in a precarious position as they aim to maintain their competitive edge this season. The team has historically relied on its dynamic offense to dominate games, and adjusting to the absence of key players will test their depth and strategy.</p><p>As the Chiefs and their fans hold their breath for the MRI results, the team’s resilience and adaptability are set to be tested in the coming weeks. The hope is that the news is more positive than anticipated, allowing Rice a chance for a quicker recovery and return to the field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chiefs news: Patrick Mahomes gets 100% real on play that injured Rashee Rice

<!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-sideline-outburst-after-chiefs-caught-camera');   ga('set', 'title', 'Justin Herbert’s sideline outburst after Chargers vs. Chiefs caught on camera');   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/Justin-Herberts-sideline-outburst-after-loss-vs.-Chiefs-caught-on-camera.jpg"></figure><h1>Justin Herbert’s sideline outburst after Chargers vs. Chiefs caught on camera</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-29T17:25:49-07:00">September 29th, 5:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-29T17:26:12-07:00">September 29th, 5:26pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers built a 10-point lead in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. But that double-digit advantage was simply not enough to hold off the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, as Patrick Mahomes and company came away with a come-from-behind 17-10 win at SoFi Stadium.</p><p>It was the second loss in a row for the Chargers, a disappointing turn of events for the team that won both of its first two assignments of the 2024 NFL regular season.</p><p>And in a rare show of explosive emotion, Herbert slammed his helmet into the bench out of frustration during the contest.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow, Justin Herbert is pissed off as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chargers</a> lose to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>.<br> <a href="https://t.co/atDx9MXBzs">pic.twitter.com/atDx9MXBzs</a></p><p>— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasrifootball/status/1840532226787725473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-expected-play-vs-chiefs-amid-ankle-sprain">Justin Herbert, who braved through</a> a hurting ankle, passed for 179 yards while completing 16-of-27 throws. He did not get intercepted but took two sacks for a loss of 10 yards. It started out so well for the Chargers versus Kansas City, with Justin Herbert making all of his four passes in the opening drive which was punctuated by a seven-yard touchdown reception by rookie Ladd McConkey.</p><p>But with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-likely-without-key-protector-week-4-chiefs-latest-move">Chargers operating with a banged-up offensive line</a> and with Herbert still dealing with a sprained ankle, the quarterback got repeatedly touched in the pocket. Both the sacks he took were from Chiefs star Chris Jones while he also got hit 10 times out of the 31 dropbacks he had versus the Chiefs.</p><h2><b>Justin Herbert, Chargers have stumbled after a hot start</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Los-Angeles-Chargers-quarterback-Justin-Herbert-10-throws-the-ball-.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>With a 2-2 record, the Chargers continue to look for a way back to the NFL win column. They took advantage of the lowly Las Vegas Raiders and the Carolina Panthers in the first two weeks of the season but floundered in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Panthers before falling prey to the Chiefs at home. One thing about Los Angeles is that its ground attack has trended down of late. The Chargers had <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/2024/gamelog/" rel="noopener">395 rushing yards in the first two weeks</a> but only mustered 116 yards on the ground in the Bolts’ last two outings.</p><p>For what it’s worth, Herbert and the Chargers have a seemingly timely bye in Week 5, as they look to regroup and come out stronger in Week 6 against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on the road.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Herbert’s sideline outburst after Chargers vs. Chiefs caught on camera

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Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For a quarter and a half on Sunday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs looked lethargic, disinterested and completely out of sorts against <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-likely-without-key-protector-week-4-chiefs-latest-move">a short-handed Los Angeles Chargers squad</a>. To make matters worse, the NFL’s leading receiver heading into Week 3, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-rashee-rice-carted-off-colliding-patrick-mahomes" rel="noopener">Rashee Rice, was knocked out of the game and carted back to the locker room</a> with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.</p><p>But in the midst of their fourth consecutive uneven 1st half, Travis Kelce, one of the greatest players in Kansas City Chiefs history — who you may know as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/travis-kelce-taylor-swift-go-viral-for-rocking-out-at-us-open">the boyfriend of Taylor Swift</a> — moved up in the franchise record book, surpassing a first ballot Hall of Famer for the second time in a major receiving category.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Travis Kelce has surpassed Tony Gonzalez with 917 receptions, making him the player with the most receptions in Chiefs franchise history 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/UnZJRnI1Vv">pic.twitter.com/UnZJRnI1Vv</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1840499909218419043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Tony Gonzalez reached 916 receptions in 190 games with the Chiefs. Travis Kelce surpassed his mark in just his 163rd professional game. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-travis-kelces-honest-feelings-on-breaking-tony-gonzalezs-record-its-a-fing-honor">Kelce surpassed Gonzalez as the franchise leader in receiving yards</a> last November, and he’s just three touchdowns shy of passing the Hall of Fame tight end for the Chiefs franchise record in receiving touchdowns.</p><p>It’s been a slow start for Travis Kelce in 2024, leading some to believe that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/andy-reid-addresses-rumors-travis-kelce-is-distracted-by-taylor-swift">aforementioned relationship with the pop culture icon has hindered his performance</a>. I’d argue that age and mileage have a whole lot more to do with it than Taylor Swift does, but hey, I digress.</p><p>Anyways, through Kansas City’s first three games of the season, Kelce logged just eight receptions for just 69 yards. But already in the 1st half against the Chargers, Kelce has corralled five receptions for 74 yards, proving that the Chiefs could just be keeping their Ferrari in the garage until they <i>need to</i> bust him out onto the open road.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Travis Kelce breaks Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs record 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-justin-herbert-likely-without-key-protector-week-4-chiefs-latest-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers, Justin Herbert likely without key protector in Week 4 vs Chiefs with latest move');   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-Justin-Herbert-likely-without-key-protector-in-Week-4-vs-Chiefs-with-latest-move.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers, Justin Herbert likely without key protector in Week 4 vs Chiefs with latest move</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T14:33:20-07:00">September 28th, 2:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T14:33:20-07:00">September 28th, 2:33pm</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Just 24 hours after the Los Angeles Chargers announced that All-Pro left tackle Rashawn Slater would be out for a big <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-vs-chargers-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-4-2024">Week 4 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs</a>, the right side of the offensive line is <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1840123495000219711" rel="noopener">now suffering a great deal too</a>, putting <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-expected-play-vs-chiefs-amid-ankle-sprain">the already gimpy Justin Herbert</a> in harms way against a Chiefs defense that is looking to get their pass rush going.</p><p>Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport:</p><p>“The #Chargers have downgraded OT Joe Alt to doubtful with an MCL sprain. He was previously questionable.”</p><p>The 6’8″ Alt was the 5th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after being named a Unanimous All-American during his junior season at Notre Dame. Some questioned the pick, particularly after LA’s two top pass-catchers (Keenan Allen and Mike Williams) departed the team, but rather than taking either Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, Jim Harbaugh was hell-bent on creating the same sort of smash-mouth identity he was able to foster while at Stanford, in San Francisco, and at Michigan.</p><p>It’s a small sample size, Joe Alt has been every bit as good as the Chargers could’ve hoped as they look to establish this identity. <a href="https://www.pff.com/nfl/grades/position/t" rel="noopener">According to Pro Football Focus</a>, Alt is the 15th-highest graded offensive tackle in the league through three weeks.</p><h2><b>Chargers roster decimated in Week 3 loss to Steelers </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Joe-Alt-blocks-TJ-Watt.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>© Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Joe Alt was one of a handful of Chargers — along with Herbert, Slater and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa — who exited LA’s Week 3 loss to the Steelers early because of injury. Pittsburgh didn’t come out unscathed, losing Jaylen Warren and Alex Highsmith in the process of their 20-10 win.</p><p>In addition to Alt, Herbert, Slater and Bosa, the Chargers will once again be without rookie linebacker Junior Colson, who missed the game against Pittsburgh, as well as star safety <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-why-jim-harbaugh-disappointed-nfls-derwin-james-suspension-ruling">Derwin James Jr., who was suspended for a game</a> due to an unnecessary roughness penalty called against him on a hit against Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.</p><p>It’s never a good time to be down as many guys as LA will be this Sunday, but it’s especially troubling when you’ve got the back-to-back Super Bowl champs coming into your building in what will surely feel like a game at Arrowhead West. Don’t expect to see anyone in the Chargers locker room making excuses though. Jim Harbaugh will have the players at his disposal ready for a war on Sunday afternoon.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers, Justin Herbert likely without key protector in Week 4 vs Chiefs with latest move

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He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert is expected to play against the Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Week 4 matchup. After suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Chargers’ 20-10 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-questionable-week-4">Herbert was listed as questionable this week</a>. He was a limited participant every day throughout the week. However, Justin was given an encouraging update, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport.</p><p>“QB Justin Herbert is expected to start again this week against the Chiefs, barring a pregame setback with his high-ankle sprain,” Rapaport reported. “LAC will be short-handed with several big names out. But Herbert likely plays if all goes well.”</p><h2><b>Justin Herbert gives cryptic injury update for Chiefs showdown</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chargers-quarterback-Justin-Herbert_6d981d.jpg"><figcaption>Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At the beginning of the week, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-cryptic-injury-update-chiefs-showdown">Justin Herbert was vague in his response</a> to how he felt about his chances of playing in Week 4, given he reaggravated the same injury that plagued his week ahead of Week 3’s matchup. However, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41443445/chargers-herbert-ankle-progressing-ahead-chiefs-game" rel="noopener">he has improved</a> since then in light of his latest development, per ESPN’s Khris Rhim.</p><p>“I don’t know. It’s early,” Herbert said. “As long as we keep moving in the right direction [with] weight room [and] treatment that’s always the goal. At this point last week, I didn’t know either, and so it’s one of those things that you take as many reps as you can, do what you can, and see where it ends up.”</p><p>It’s difficult to envision any top-tier starting quarterback backing down from a showdown against the Chiefs. Perhaps the challenge of facing off against Patrick Mahomes and the back-to-back Super Bowl champs took over in Herbert’s ambition to give it a go in Week 4’s matchup on Sunday.</p><p>It’s worth noting that the Chargers have a Week 5 bye after their showdown against the Chiefs. Thus, after Sunday’s game, Herbert will have the week off to rest.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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