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Los Angeles Chargers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting of surprising 2-0 teams

Sep. 19, 2024 15:04 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Steelers lead 24-11. Against the spread: Chargers 2-0, Steelers 2-0. Last meeting: Chargers beat Steelers...

Chargers success in running game gives time for inexperienced passing game to get up to speed

Sep. 16, 2024 20:11 PM EDT

During his first four years in the NFL, Justin Herbert had 13 games where he had at least 47 pass attempts. Times have changed for the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback under Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman. Behind a prolific running game, Herbert has thrown it only 46...

J.K. Dobbins somersaults into end zone, proving the Chargers RB is all the way back from injury

Sep. 15, 2024 18:54 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — As he raced toward the end zone at the conclusion of a nifty 43-yard run, J.K. Dobbins had only one thought in his mind: Don't get caught. Well that, and why not cap off this run with something special? Dobbins somersaulted his way into the end...

Justin Herbert throws 2 TDs to Quentin Johnston; Chargers hammer Panthers 26-3 to remain unbeaten

Sep. 15, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Herbert averaged more than 40 pass attempts per game over his first four years in the league. He's attempted just 46 total in his first two games under new coach Jim Harbaugh. And that's just fine with the Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback. ...

Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins looking to continue strong start against Panthers

Sep. 13, 2024 20:24 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins made a successful return one year after an Achilles injury. He is looking for more. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards on 10 carries last weekend, helping the Los Angeles Chargers to a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. He...

Analysis: Running backs proved their value in Week 1

Sep. 13, 2024 11:20 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Paying running backs paid off in Week 1 for teams across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were...

Panthers look to slow down Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins, avoid third straight 0-2 start to season

Sep. 12, 2024 14:24 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) at Carolina Panthers (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 6 1/2 Series record: Panthers lead Chargers 6-1. Against the spread: Chargers 1-0, Panthers 0-1. Last meeting:...

Chargers look to carry over momentum from Week 1 vs. Panthers, who are reeling from 37-point defeat

Sep. 12, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are looking to build on the momentum of a solid Week 1 win, while embattled second-year quarterback Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers will try to pick themselves off the mat following a history-making defeat. ...

Raiders need to improve run defense as they prepare for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Sep. 11, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The hints were there in the preseason that the Raiders might struggle to defend the run, and coach Antonio Pierce let his feelings be known that it had to be cleaned up. He's still not satisfied — for good reason. Las Vegas had a legitimate...

Chargers show finishing mentality in first game of the Jim Harbaugh era

Sep. 09, 2024 20:48 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Since being hired as the Los Angeles Chargers coach, Jim Harbaugh’s mantra has been to be physical. He also had his team participate in “fourth-quarter finisher” conditioning drills during the offseason and training camp to drive home the point that...