JOE REEDY
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, left, is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Harvey Langi during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Chargers still learning how to put teams away in second half

By Joe Reedy Nov. 23, 2020 07:44 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers proved on Sunday that they can finally hang on to a

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) walks off the field after a loss to to the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Allen, Herbert propel Chargers to 34-28 victory over Jets

By Joe Reedy Nov. 22, 2020 07:28 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It hasn't taken long for Justin Herbert and Keenan

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. The Los Angeles Chargers host the winless Jets on Sunday, in a midseason matchup of struggling teams. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Winless Jets, reeling Chargers searching for any momentum

By Joe Reedy Nov. 19, 2020 06:44 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joey Bosa remembers the last time the Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) stands on the sidelines, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Chargers' Herbert attracts attention for new haircut

By Joe Reedy Nov. 18, 2020 07:57 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — When Justin Herbert looks back at his rookie season

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) stands on the sidelines, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Chargers frustrated after third straight loss has them 2-7

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2020 07:42 PM EST
When it comes to the different stages of a bad football team, anger and denial

CBS weighs options in case of Masters/NFL conflict Sunday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 13, 2020 10:26 AM EST
In a year in which few things are normal, CBS has been weighing contingencies

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for a receiver during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Tampa, Fla. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 38-3. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL television ratings see 6% decline at midseason point

By Joe Reedy Nov. 12, 2020 01:46 PM EST
The NFL was not expected to be immune from the ratings declines that have hit

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs as Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chargers' Herbert able to deliver while under pressure

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2020 06:57 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has surprised many people with how

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, left, cannot make an end zone catch as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert exceeding expectations despite Chargers' 2-6 record

By Joe Reedy Nov. 09, 2020 05:28 PM EST
Justin Herbert has exceeded expectations for the Los Angeles Chargers while the

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, below, stays down on the field after an injury and an incomplete pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No catch: Raiders outlast Chargers after replay review

By Joe Reedy Nov. 08, 2020 07:42 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders were the beneficiaries of

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) chases down Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bradley shoulders blame for Chargers' defensive lapses

By Joe Reedy Nov. 06, 2020 03:50 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — One or two blown leads during a season can be torture

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game as Denver Broncos defensive end DeShawn Williams (90) pursues, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Raiders' Gruden: Chargers' rookie QB Herbert is 'real deal'

By Joe Reedy Nov. 05, 2020 05:23 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Gruden was known for his enthusiastic reviews of players

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Mike Badgley (4) kicks a field goal as punter Ty Long holds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chargers at a loss when it comes to explaining blown leads

By Joe Reedy Nov. 02, 2020 09:19 PM EST
The Los Angeles Chargers are showing they can't hold on to any lead at an

Injuries, COVID-19 have Chargers offensive line scrambling

By Joe Reedy Oct. 30, 2020 06:20 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have been shorthanded for

Chargers cancel practice after positive test for COVID-19

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2020 06:43 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers placed guard Ryan Groy on the

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Chargers snap losing streak, but plenty remains to correct

By Joe Reedy Oct. 26, 2020 06:31 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn and the Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, bottom, lunges into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Herbert leads Chargers to 39-29 victory over Jaguars

By Joe Reedy Oct. 25, 2020 07:57 PM EDT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — At last, a victory. Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jaguars' Minshew, Chargers' Herbert look to snap team skids

By Joe Reedy Oct. 22, 2020 05:45 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gardner Minshew and Justin Herbert don't remember much about

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Mike Badgley (4) reacts after missing a field goal in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. The Saints won in overtime, 30-27. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Another blown lead has Chargers reeling going into bye week

By Joe Reedy Oct. 13, 2020 08:25 PM EDT
The Los Angeles Chargers were 5-1 two years ago in games decided by seven

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Herbert sticking with same approach as Chargers' starter

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2020 06:51 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert found out earlier this week that he