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First-year GM Joe Hortiz continues to refine his recipe for building the Chargers roster

Oct. 03, 2024 17:03 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Joe Hortiz had already earned a nickname from the Harbaugh family before his first game as the Los Angeles Chargers general manager. Hortiz was called “Chef Hortiz” by Jack Harbaugh, the father of coach Jim Harbaugh, after making a series of moves...

Rematch of last season's College Football Playoff championship game highlights Big Ten slate

Oct. 03, 2024 06:19 AM EDT

Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the week No. 10 Michigan (4-1, 2-0) at Washington (3-2, 1-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) It’s a rematch of last year’s national championship game that Michigan won 34-13, but a whole lot...

Chargers' Derwin James still looking to lower his targeting zone after returning from suspension

Oct. 02, 2024 22:16 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James came away with a couple important takeaways after serving a one-game suspension for repeated hits to defenseless receivers. The Los Angeles Chargers' safety isn't going to change his physical playing style, but he does have to consistently go...

Goff's perfect night and Daniels' fast start contribute to record pace for completion percentage

Oct. 02, 2024 06:04 AM EDT

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Jared Goff and Jayden Daniels have put up record-breaking performances in recent weeks when it comes to completing passes at a high rate. ...

Chargers dealing with injuries, 2 straight losses as they approach their bye week

Sep. 30, 2024 20:38 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Even though it is early in the season, the Los Angeles Chargers bye week comes at the right time. After Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Jim Harbaugh's squad is 2-2 and hoping to get healthy at key positions. It is the second straight season...

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce help Chiefs rally for 17-10 win over Chargers

Sep. 30, 2024 02:31 AM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has run through the gamut of situations in his 100 regular-season starts. Even though the Kansas City Chiefs were down 10-0 to the Los Angeles Chargers a little more than 11 minutes into Sunday's game, Mahomes knew there was plenty of time...

With two backup tackles and a sprained ankle, Justin Herbert perseveres in the Chargers' narrow loss

Sep. 29, 2024 21:33 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert avoided two rushers while he escaped the Chargers' collapsing pocket and chugged away on his sprained ankle. Throwing across his body on the move, he put a breathtaking pass about 19 yards downfield through a tiny window to a sprinting J.K. Dobbins — who...

Travis Kelce becomes Chiefs' career receptions leader with 7 catches vs. Chargers

Sep. 29, 2024 21:28 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Travis Kelce not only showed that rumors of his demise were a little exaggerated on Sunday, he became the Kansas City Chiefs' career receptions leader. Kelce had seven receptions for 89 yards as the Chiefs rallied for a 17-10 victory over the Los Angeles...

Chargers have reshuffled offensive line at 3 positions to protect Justin Herbert vs. Chiefs

Sep. 29, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has a reshuffled offensive line protecting him against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s not encouraging news for Herbert, who is still hampered by a high right ankle sprain that occurred two weeks ago at...

Quentin Johnston's quick start this season for the Chargers doesn't surprise his coaches

Sep. 27, 2024 20:29 PM EDT

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...