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Only the Los Angeles Chargers could look like Super Bowl contenders one week and a team in contention for a top first-round pick the next. In their Week 11 clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars,
Pro safety Derwin James Jr. believes the Chargers need to be unmercifully honest in sorting through Sunday’s 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the most lopsided defeat of the Jim Harbaugh era.The Jaguars collected 30 first downs,
Justin Herbert also finished with his lowest total for passing yards in his career with 81 while throwing no touchdowns and one interception. His streak of 15 consecutive games with a passing touchdown was also snapped as the third-longest active streak.
Herbert’s offensive line has since collapsed, losing the best starting offensive tackle duo in the NFL for the season, with Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt lost. Mekhi Becton, the team’s biggest signing in free agency and the only attempt at upgrading a bad interior, has been in and out of the lineup by the week, if not by the snap.
Despite dealing with a shin injury, Quentin Johnston is expected to be on the field alongside Justin Herbert for the Chargers in Week 11.
Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Nick Herbig received a hefty fine for a controversial sack on Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert.
Star quarterback Justin Herbert appeared to pick up an ankle injury and was seen limping after the game. Head coach Jim Harbaugh provided a humorous injury update for his quarterback on Monday morning, though, that hinted the injury might not be too bad. "I do have an update on his physical status: He is still a beast," Harbaugh said.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert managed to return in Week 11 despite an early injury scare, but he didn't finish the contest. With the Chargers trailing 35-6 late against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Herbert was taken out of the game.