JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Herbert, Chargers surging with 4-2 record at bye week

By Joe Reedy Oct. 21, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks Justin Herbert, center, and Chase Daniel, right, sit on the bench with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Chargers go into bye week on down note after loss to Ravens

By Joe Reedy Oct. 18, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
The good news for Brandon Staley and the Los Angeles Chargers is they go into

Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams (81) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers facing offensive line issues with Ravens up next

By Joe Reedy Oct. 13, 2021 08:59 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — It has not been a good start to the week for the Los

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NBC's Tirico expresses disappointment in Gruden's behavior

By Joe Reedy Oct. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EDT
NBC’s Mike Tirico, who was Jon Gruden’s partner for seven years on ESPN’s

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers continue to build strong resume after another win

By Joe Reedy Oct. 11, 2021 06:09 PM EDT
Brandon Staley, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are leading the AFC

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) recovers a fumble on a kickoff return during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2021 07:50 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers showed

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert's Chargers host Mayfield's Browns in key AFC battle

By Joe Reedy Oct. 07, 2021 07:03 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Herbert and Baker Mayfield are at the helm of 3-1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, right, reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers' Ekeler looking for another strong game vs. Browns

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2021 08:55 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Austin Ekeler helped more than a few fantasy football

The field at SoFi Stadium sits empty during a weather delay shortly before the scheduled start of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ratings surge: NFL is up 17%, averaging 17.3 million viewers

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
NFL and network executives expected ratings to increase this season. But the

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook (87) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Staley's trust in Herbert big key to Chargers' 3-1 start

By Joe Reedy Oct. 05, 2021 07:41 PM EDT
Brandon Staley's unwavering trust in Justin Herbert and aggressiveness going

Los Angeles Chargers receiver Tevaughn Campbell can't make the catch as he is hit by Las Vegas Raiders defender Hunter Renfrow during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Herbert, Ekeler propel Chargers to 28-14 win over Raiders

By Joe Reedy Oct. 05, 2021 12:05 AM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers came into

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford rolls out during the second half in an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Bad decisions, 3rd-down lapses drop Rams from unbeaten ranks

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2021 10:12 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — One week ago, the Los Angeles Rams were considered the

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley walking on the field during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Staley's journey: Chargers coach's cancer battle defined him

By Joe Reedy Oct. 03, 2021 01:55 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chargers coach Brandon Staley will be on the national stage

Chargers LB Murray Jr. questionable due to ankle injury

By Joe Reedy Oct. 02, 2021 05:06 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. is

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Chargers' Allen will see familiar foes on Raiders' defense

By Joe Reedy Oct. 01, 2021 08:01 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen isn’t going to be

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles won 30-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Carr, Herbert likely to factor in late stages Monday night

By Joe Reedy Sep. 30, 2021 06:20 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Derek Carr and Justin Herbert have shown a flare for late

Los Angeles Chargers' Nasir Adderley (24) and Kemon Hall (37) celebrate following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles won 30-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chargers' defense rising to occasion by forcing takeaways

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2021 06:32 PM EDT
Justin Herbert has continued to earn the lion's share of attention for the Los

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) walks off the field after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Rams' Stafford throws for 4 TDs, outduels Brady and Bucs

By Joe Reedy Sep. 26, 2021 07:53 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay's excitement over the big-play potential

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., center, intercepts a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Chargers' rookie CB Samuel Jr. makes quick adjustment to NFL

By Joe Reedy Sep. 24, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Asante Samuel Jr. is quickly showing that being a

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Herbert, Chargers continue to have struggles in red zone

By Joe Reedy Sep. 22, 2021 08:21 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has mostly picked up from where he