In a game of a timid offense, dropped passes, and lack of defensive execution, the Chargers fell to the Vikings, 27-20.
Following Los Angeles’ loss to Minnesota in Week 10, here’s a look at how the general population reacted on social media.
This was a big opportunity for the Chargers to start creating some separation in the AFC. No way to sugar coat this one, this is a bad loss at home for Brandon Staley and company.
— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) November 15, 2021
Well, that sucked. Again. There is way too much "same old chargers" going on with how much change happened this offseason.
Joe Lombardi and Tom Telesco are the reasons this team is not absolutely running away with the AFC West right now.— Boltfanindenver (@boltfanindenver) November 15, 2021
It was almost inevitable. The Chargers were crowned in October only to fall flat in November. Herbert will have a Rivers-esque December and the Bolts will sneak in and will be everyone’s “dark horse” only to get trampled by Buffalo in the first round. https://t.co/9UTYH70Olq
— Ryan Doyle (@RyanFDoyle) November 15, 2021
FINAL: Vikings 27, #Chargers 20.
Chargers fall to 5-4. They've lost 3 of their last 4. LAC loses time of possession battle by more than 12 minutes. Defense gives up nearly 300 yards in the air, including 143 to Justin Jefferson, who was the best player on the field.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) November 15, 2021
All that said. 5-4 is about where I expected the Chargers to be prior to the season, it just hurts more after a 4-1 start.
— Jason Balliet II (@Syntari13) November 15, 2021
Feels like the @NFL is starting to figure out #justinherbert. I hope I’m wrong. @chargers
— Jay Solomon (@jaysolomon) November 15, 2021
As frustrating as this game was, look at the AFC West standings. It's still wide-open no matter who wins on SNF. Definitely blew a great opportunity today in a very winnable game. But everyone take a deep breath. Season is far from over #Chargers
— Jared Ramsden (@CalDevil3219) November 15, 2021
Chargers gained just over 250 yards of offense against the league's 4th-worst defense (383.6/gm) that's also missing half their starters.
Justin Herbert now has three bad performances and one gem in the past month. He's looking worse during the "soft" part of their schedule.
— Michael Peterson (@ZoneTracks) November 15, 2021