SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
7-4 · 2ND IN AFC WEST
Next Game at Falcons · Sun 6:00PM
LAC -1.0 TOTAL 47.5
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 2 game? The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers face off on Sunday in a Week 2 NFL game. Which team will get the victory?
Jared Cook - Five catches in opener Cook logged 47 of a possible 81 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Impact In the process, Cook caught five of his eight targets for 56 yards. While fellow tight end Donald Parham was on the field for 41 snaps, he failed to haul in his only target and Stephen Anderson turned his 20 snaps into one catch (on two targets) for one yard. With Hunter Henry no longer in the mix, it's pretty clear that Cook is the Chargers' top pass catcher at his position, a context that gives him a decent weekly fantasy floor in the team's Justin Herbert-helmed offense.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers find a way to rally, close out in Staley's debut
The Brandon Staley era has started with something the Los Angeles Chargers were not able to do the past two seasons: win a close game after experiencing adversitySEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What Did the Washington Football Team Say After Losing to the Bolts? Here’s what Taylor Heinicke, Ron Rivera, and others had to say following the Chargers' 20-16 Week 1 win.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
DERWIN JAMES FIRST GAME BACK 😤 Chargers Top Defensive Plays vs. Washington
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Rashawn Slater's Big Debut and More Reactions from Bolts Win! Take a look at the reactions from across the internet from Sunday's Week 1 win over the Washington Football Team!
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
JUSTIN HERBERT 337 YDS IN YEAR 2 DEBUT 🗣 Chargers Top Offensive Plays vs Washington
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants
Taylor Heinicke is set to start at quarterback for Washington against the New York Giants on Thursday night after Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his right hip in the season openerSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What we learned from Chargers' 20-16 victory at Washington: Michael Williams a catch What we learned from Chargers' 20-16 victory at Washington. First off, Michael Williams is a big target for the offense.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Chargers OT Rashawn Slater plays well beyond his years in debut Chargers rookie OT Rashawn Slater exceeded even the highest expectations in his debut in the professional ranks.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chiefs, Steelers make Week 1 statements in competitive AFC race
Geoff Schwartz provides an early read on the AFC power structure after the Chiefs and Steelers scored big wins.SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Mike Williams Changes Chargers' 'Movie' with Fourth Quarter Touchdown "He's one of those guys that goes up and 50/50 balls are more like 75/25."
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Dylan Hernandez: Chargers' Justin Herbert might seem unassuming, but his skills are superlative LANDOVER, Md. — His lips twitched, as if he were trying to contain a smile.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NFL Today, Week 1
NFL Today, Week 1SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chargers' 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers Chargers' 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers. Chargers, Washington individual statistics.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Chargers' Justin Herbert might seem unassuming, but his skills are superlative Justin Herbert might not show a lot of emotion, but the Chargers quarterback's play speaks loudly as he skillfully leads a road victory over...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Chargers' 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers Chargers' 20-16 victory over Washington by the numbers. Chargers, Washington individual statistics.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
'Fourth-quarter team': 4 takeaways from Chargers' 20-16 win over Washington The Chargers lost 16 one-score games over the past two seasons. Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington was a big step in the right direction.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mike Williams - Notably spry in win Williams caught eight of his 12 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Impact Williams looked noticeably more spry, nimbly breaking out of routes particularly on the isolated touchdown reception. Multiple drops in the third quarter stalled an otherwise productive offensive drive so it wasn't a pristine game from Williams, but it was easily his best contest with Justin Herbert under center who time and again looked to the big target in crucial chain-moving situations. Another solid game could be on tap as the Chargers face the Cowboys' porous defense in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Despite mishaps, Chargers find road to a good start in win over Washington It wasn't a perfect start to the season for the Chargers, but they responded to earn rookie coach Brandon Staley his first victory, a 20-16...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Washington's defense 'didn't take care of business' against Chargers, Justin Herbert The Chargers carved up Washington's defense — especially through the air — and converted 14 of 19 third-down attempts.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington's historically bad third down defense costs victory against Chargers Keenan Allen took his time to gloat. Fresh off a 20-16 victory, the Chargers wide receiver recalled an on-field exchange he had with Washing...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
NFL Week 1 Top Moments: Rams, Chiefs, Saints, Broncos open with big wins
The Chiefs rallied past the Browns and the Saints stunned the Packers in a wild NFL Week 1. Check out Sunday's top moments!SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
10 Insights: Keenan Allen and Co. Dominant in D.C. on Third Down Los Angeles was 14-of-19 on third down against the Washington Football Team.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • CHARGERS.COM
Keenan Allen - Posts usual line Allen caught nine of his 13 targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Impact Allen and Justin Herbert looked like a seasoned duo as the passing offense shredded what was widely regarded as a difficult Washington defense. An uncharacteristic drop by Allen in the first half stymied a possible touchdown drive, but it was an otherwise dominant day for the veteran wideout. Both Allen and Williams, the two outside wide receivers, registered double-digit targets while no other wideout saw more than five, reinforcing Allen's role as the top option. Expect a similar type of performance next week against a porous Cowboys defense.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
