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Quentin Johnston's quick start this season for the Chargers doesn't surprise his coaches
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston might be surprising fantasy football players with his start to the season. However, his strong play isn’t a shock to his offensive coordinator. “I said when I first got here that he’s got immense talent, and...
Mahomes and Chiefs could be in for another close finish when they visit Chargers on Sunday
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0, with each victory coming down to the final minute. Based on recent history, Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers will likely produce a similar result. Even though the Chiefs...
Chiefs seek to continue winning ways, road streak against Chargers
Kansas City (3-0) at Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 2-1; Chargers 2-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 69-57-1. Last meeting: Chiefs beat...
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been instrumental in 3-0 start, even without his usual production
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ask anybody in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room, from Andy Reid to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to quarterback Patrick Mahomes, why Travis Kelce hasn't been catching passes and they will have the same answer: It's not his fault. In fact, they will say...
Justin Herbert is 'feeling less pain' in sprained ankle as short-handed Chargers prepare for Chiefs
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert gave some optimism to Los Angeles Chargers fans after a tough three-day stretch. Herbert said on Wednesday he is “feeling less pain” with his left ankle and that he is out of a walking boot. The fifth-year quarterback — who has a high...
Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig grew up having to prove himself. It hasn't stopped in the NFL
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Herbig grew up as the youngest of three brothers on the island of Kauai. That meant he needed to prove himself if he wanted to hang with the big kids. Over and over and over. “I was always the underdog," the Pittsburgh...
NFL upholds Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s 1-game suspension
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s suspension was upheld by the NFL on Tuesday. The decision was made by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was jointly appointed by the league and the players' union. James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on...
Injury problems continue for the Chargers under their new regime
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Not even changes at head coach, general manager and a move to a new year-round facility have altered the Los Angeles Chargers' track record when it comes to injuries. The Chargers are dealing with injuries to four starters after Sunday's 20-10 loss to the...
NFL suspends Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. 1 game for repeated hits to head of opponents
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of rules intended to protect players' health and safety. James has five unnecessary roughness penalties in his last 18 games, the most...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert's bid to play on a balky right ankle ends with an early exit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Herbert spent two-plus quarters trying to grit his teeth through the pain of an ankle injury that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. For a while, it worked. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback threw a first-half touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston...
