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Chargers QB Justin Herbert exits briefly vs. Chiefs after hard hit from Nick Bolton

Dec. 09, 2024 02:21 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert briefly left the field late in the second quarter of the 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. After a hard hit by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton, Herbert missed just one play, re-entering...

Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goal

Dec. 09, 2024 01:25 AM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid doesn't need to schedule a stress test anytime soon. He seems to get one every week. The Kansas City Chiefs coach saw his third-string kicker doink a 31-yard field goal off the left upright and through for a victory that secured the Chiefs' ninth...

Kirk Cousins leads a massive turnaround in Atlanta, now he's got to finish strong

Nov. 04, 2024 18:17 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Shortly after signing a massive free-agent contract with the Falcons, Kirk Cousins was talking with a retired quarterback — he didn't name names — about what he might expect in Atlanta. Cousins was coming to a franchise in the midst of six straight losing seasons...

Injury problems continue for the Chargers under their new regime

Sep. 23, 2024 21:00 PM EDT

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...

Chargers QB Justin Herbert's bid to play on a balky right ankle ends with an early exit

Sep. 22, 2024 18:27 PM EDT

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...