Defensive end Melvin Ingram isn’t giving up hopes of making the playoffs, despite a gut-wrenching loss on Monday night to the Chiefs.
Standing tall at the podium, appearing confident from his tone of voice, Ingram said he believes the Chargers can still make the playoffs after falling to 4-7.
“Yes, sir. We still the same team no matter. Whatever has to happen, take care of itself. All we can do is come, line up, fight every week,” Ingram said.
Led by Ingram’s dominant performance on Monday, the defense had their best outing yet against the league’s most prolific offense, but quarterback Philip Rivers was unable to help put up the much-needed points to match their success.
Prior to game, Los Angeles’ playoff hopes were revived after a few key losses to teams across the AFC in Week 10. The Bolts were only two games back from the division and a win would’ve put them back in contention, but they were unable to deliver.
The Chargers lost their past two consecutive games to divisional opponents and are 4-7 heading into their bye. They’re three games back from first place in the division, but have a tough road ahead of them to close out the season, facing teams like the Vikings, Raiders and Chiefs once more.
Los Angeles would have to not only win the last five games of the regular season, but they would have to hope for losses to the other teams above them that are in the mix for the postseason in order to make the playoffs.
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