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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
Column: Justin Herbert leads Chargers to victory, and not for last time Chargers are fortunate to have Herbert, who is in his second year continues to look like he'll be a big star
Keenan Allen & Austin Ekeler Postgame Press Conferences Week 1 vs. WFT ' LA Chargers
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Chargers Top Plays from Week 1 vs. Washington ' Los Angeles Chargers
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Justin Herbert - Nearly sterling season debut Herbert completed 31 of 47 passes for 337 yards and a touchdown to go along with an interception in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Impact Herbert was noticeably comfortable in his first game under offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi's system, routinely sitting back in the pocket and finding open receivers. By the end of the first half, the second-year signal-caller had completed passes to seven different players and finished the game with at least a dozen completions over 15-plus yards. If not for a couple of bad drops by Mike Williams in the third quarter and an egregious one by Keenan Allen early in the first half, the 23-year-old likely could have had even better numbers, but an impressive yardage total will have to be a small consolation for fantasy managers. Herbert figures to be primed for another solid day in Week 2 against the Cowboys.
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Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray put NFC West's firepower on display in respective victories
Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray had sizzling starts, and the Steelers rallied to stun the Bills in Week 1's early action.SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Justin Herbert Postgame Press Conference Week 1 vs. Washington Football Team ' Los Angeles Chargers
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Brandon Staley Postgame Press Conference Week 1 vs. Washington Football Team ' Los Angeles Chargers
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Column: Nick Canepa's Chargers report card: at Washington Union-Tribune columnist grades the Chargers after Sunday's season opener against Washington Football Team
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Austin Ekeler - Scores touchdown in season debut Ekeler (hamstring) carried the ball 15 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.
Impact Notably, Ekeler wasn't even targeted in this contest, as quarterback Justin Herbert rarely saw enough pressure to force any checkdowns. Considering the running back was listed as questionable heading into Sunday's contest after a mid-week hamstring injury, fantasy managers still have to be happy with Ekeler's explosiveness, particularly after contact. The Chargers notably used a plethora of two-back sets with Larry Rountree mixing into the rotation, so any hopes of Ekeler having a monopoly on the backfield opportunities predictably were dashed, However, it seemed incredibly unlikely such a situation would occur under new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi anyhow. Expect more production next week against a Cowboys defense that was picked apart Week 1.
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Reaction from Week 1 ' Postgame Live: Los Angeles Chargers vs. The Washington Football Team
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Nasir Adderley - Hurts shoulder Sunday Adderley left Sunday's game against Washington with a shoulder injury, according to NFL.com.
Impact There has been no word on the severity of the injury, just that he was hurt and left early. Mark Webb will likely take over at free safety if the 32-year-old can't make it back for Week 2 against Dallas, while KJ Hill will probably return kicks.
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Bryan Bulaga - Suffers injury in Week 1 Bulaga (back) suffered an injury Sunday against Washington and did not return, according to NFL.com.
Impact Bulaga left the game early in the season opener and it remains to be seen whether he'd be ready to return for next week's matchup against the Cowboys. If he can't go, then Storm Norton would operate as his likely replacement.
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Chargers vs. Washington Football Team
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Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16
Justin Herbert threw for 337 yards and a touchdown to help the Los Angeles Chargers beat Washington 20-16 in an ugly Week 1 matchup full of turnovers and big penaltiesSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Standig: Washington loses the home opener 20-16. Taylor... - The Athletic Washington loses the home opener 20-16. Taylor Heinicke went 11 of 15 for 122 yards and a TDP after Ryan Fitzpatrick left with a hip injury....
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Ben Standig: Justin Herbert 3-yard TD pass to Mike Williams.... - The Athletic Justin Herbert 3-yard TD pass to Mike Williams. Chargers back in front, 20-16. 3rd and goal play. Williams with a power edge against St-Just...
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Scary Terry Makes Impressive Sideline Catch
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Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB
Ryan Fitzpatrick was knocked out of his debut as Washington's starting quarterback with a right hip injurySEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Standig: Another long Chargers drive ending with a FG... - The Athletic Another long Chargers drive ending with a FG. LAC up 13-6.
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Ben Standig: Keenan Allen helps the cause by dropping a 3rd... - The Athletic Keenan Allen helps the cause by dropping a 3rd down pass. Chargers settle for a FG. Lead 10-6.
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Chargers at Washington Football Team In-Game Updates Los Angeles opens the 2021 NFL season on the road in our nation's capital.
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Rashawn Slater helps pave lane for Austin Ekeler's opening-drive TD Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater helps pave a lane for running back Austin Ekeler's opening-drive touchdown.
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Mike Sando: Nothing like a nice little 10-play, 70-yard... - The Athletic Nothing like a nice little 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive for Justin Herbert and the Chargers against what we expect to be a mostly solid...
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Top Moments From Chargers vs Washington Football Team Take a look at some of the top social media moments from Chargers Week 1 matchup with the Washington Football Team at FedEx Field.
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Gameday Live: Los Angeles Chargers vs. the Washington Football Team
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