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Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 15 loss to Buccaneers

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Buccaneers.

In Week 15, the Chargers were outmatched by the Buccaneers in their 40-17 loss.

Along the way, there were some standout performers and others who did not contribute as much.

Here are the best and worst performers from Sunday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

OT Joe Alt — 75.1

WR Quentin Johnston — 73.2

OT Rashawn Slater — 69.6

QB Justin Herbert — 63.4

OL Jamaree Salyer — 63.3

Top 5 Defense

DT Poona Ford — 79.0

DT Teair Tart — 78.5

S Derwin James — 75.6

S Elijah Molden — 72.3

LB Junior Colson — 72.2

Bottom 5 Offense

RB Kimani Vidal — 45.9

WR Josh Palmer — 47.8

TE Eric Tomlinson — 49.9

TE Stone Smartt — 50.5

TE Tucker Fisk — 50.8

Bottom 5 Defense

CB Cam Hart — 26.0

LB Daiyan Henley — 35.7

EDGE Khalil Mack — 39.1

DT Otito Ogbonnia — 41.0

S Marcus Maye — 45.8

Chargers Week 15 injury report: Justin Herbert back at practice on Thursday

Two players were out, and six were limited.

The Chargers had their second practice on Thursday in preparation for this Sunday’s contest against the Buccaneers.

Back on the practice field was quarterback Justin Herbert, who was listed as a limited participant on the injury report. Herbert missed Wednesday’s practice with a left ankle injury and a thigh contusion.

Herbert said his left ankle sprain is “not as severe” as the right high ankle sprain he had earlier this season.

Herbert is expected to play against Tampa Bay this weekend.

Edge defender Joey Bosa (hip) upgraded to limited after sitting out Wednesday.

Tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) and wide receiver Jalen Reagor (finger) did not practice for the second consecutive day.

Wide receiver Derius Davis (hamstring), safety Tony Jefferson (hamstring), wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) and linebacker Deznel Perryman (groin) were limited.

Justin Herbert did not practice Wednesday, dealing with lower body injuries

Justin Herbert is dealing with thigh and ankle injuries.

Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice on Wednesday as the Chargers began preparing for this weekend’s game against the Buccaneers.

At his media availability, Herbert the injury keeping him out of practice is a left ankle sprain. He also has a left leg contusion and said he’s also been dealing with swelling in his left knee.

Herbert said he suffered the ankle sprain on a scramble in the first half and played through it.

Herbert already sustained a right high ankle sprain. He said this sprain is not as bad as the sprain he was dealing with earlier this season.

When asked about practicing Thursday, Herbert said, “It really is day by day.”

In other injury-related news, wide receiver Jalen Reagor could miss some time due to a finger injury. Edge defenders Khalil Mack (non-injury related) and Joey Bosa (hip), and tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) did not practice.

Chargers TE Stone Smartt primed for bigger role

With Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst out, Stone Smartt sits atop the tight end depth chart.

Will Dissly suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday night in the Chargers’ loss to the Chiefs, likely sidelining him for a couple of weeks.

Hayden Hurst is still on injured reserve with a hip injury and won’t be eligible to return until Week 16,

That means the next man up for Los Angeles’ tight end group will be Stone Smartt, who sits atop the depth chart for this upcoming game against the Buccaneers.

Smartt stepped up when Dissly went down in the second quarter in Week 13. He played 22 snaps and turned them into three receptions for 54 yards, providing a second-half offensive spark.

“Guy has an opportunity, it’s there. He’s been chipping away at it-gets it, excels,” Jim Harbaugh said on Smartt.

Smartt has primarily been a special teams player this season, but he’s made the most of his opportunities when he’s been on offense. He has caught six passes for 98 yards (16.3 yards per catch).

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 14 loss to Chiefs

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Chiefs.

In Week 14, the Chargers lost to the Chiefs in a game that came down to the last play.

Along the way, there were some standout performers and others who did not contribute as much.

Here are the best and worst performers from Monday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

TE Stone Smartt — 93.4

QB Justin Herbert — 89.9

OT Rashawn Slater — 81.9

WR Quentin Johnston — 80.2

TE Tucker Fisk — 68.9

Top 5 Defense

LB Daiyan Henley — 84.3

EDGE Khalil Mack — 82.8

DT Teair Tart — 75.5

S Marcus Maye — 74.1

S Derwin James — 73.2

Bottom 5 Offense

FB Scott Matlock — 43.4

OL Trey Pipkins — 43.9

TE Will Dissly — 54.3

WR Jalen Reagor — 54.3

RB Gus Edwards — 54.4

Bottom 5 Defense

EDGE Joey Bosa — 39.1

LB Junior Colson — 41.0

DT Morgan Fox — 41.2

CB Cam Hart — 41.4

CB Ja’Sir Taylor — 49.9

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 12 loss to Ravens

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Ravens.

In Week 12, the Chargers lost on the road to the Ravens, 30-23.

Along the way, there were some standout performers and others who did not contribute as much.

Here are the best and worst performers from Monday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

OT Rashawn Slater — 85.6

QB Justin Herbert — 76.6

OT Joe Alt — 71.9

TE Will Dissly — 68.3

RB J.K. Dobbins — 68.1

Top 5 Defense

DT Poona Ford — 83.6

DT Teair Tart — 75.0

LB Nick Niemann — 71.1

S Derwin James — 70.9

EDGE Khalil Mack — 70.4

Bottom 5 Offense

WR Jalen Reagor — 56.0

RB Hassan Haskins — 54.6

FB Scott Matlock — 54.3

TE Tucker Fisk — 40.3

WR Quentin Johnston — 32.2

Bottom 5 Defense

CB Elijah Molden — 53.3

CB Ja’Sir Taylor — 51.9

DL Morgan Fox — 45.0

S Alohi Gilman — 43.6

DT Scott Matlock — 31.8

Chargers highlight: Justin Herbert splits three defenders for opening touchdown vs. Bengals

Gear up for another Justin Herbert masterpiece, Chargers fans.

After Los Angeles’ defense held Cincinnati to a field goal in the red zone, Herbert and the Chargers offense took over for their second drive of the game. After a first down sack, the quarterback sparked the series with a 20 yard scramble up the middle.

Two throws, one for 6 yards to tight end Tucker Fisk and one for 20 yards to rookie receiver Ladd McConkey, brought the Chargers to the 29 yard line. Herbert dropped back to pass after play action, delivering a throw over the middle in rhythm.

The pass arced over the heads of two Bengals defenders and nestled into the arms of tight end Will Dissly in front of a Cincinnati safety as Dissly waltzed into the end zone to open the scoring for the Chargers.

The touchdown, Dissly’s first of the season despite his involvement in the passing game, put the Chargers ahead 7-3 in the first quarter on Sunday Night Football.

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Chargers stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down after close loss in Week 7

Despite the Chargers’ close loss in Week 7, there are still plenty of positives to work with moving forward.

In some ways, the Chargers looked like the better team on Monday night against the Cardinals. In other ways though, they were the less disciplined squad and it ended up costing them a potential victory.

The team fell back to .500 at 3-3, but it was one that they let slip away it seems. Per usual, here are some players that boosted and hurt their stock in the Week 7 defeat.

Stock up: QB Justin Herbert

What a performance from #10. Despite Quentin Johnston’s absence, Herbert still put together his best performance of the season with 349 passing yards. His numbers could have been even better too, but his pass catchers dropped a handful of throws on the night. Herbert was phenomenal under pressure in particular and reminded everyone why he’s still an elite quarterback in this league.

Stock down: RB J.K. Dobbins

This was supposed to be a game in which the Chargers imposed their will in the running game. That did not go according to plan, as Dobbins’ longest run on the night was just 11 yards. Those explosive plays from the first two weeks of the season have all but disappeared. Dobbins averaged just 2.9 yards per carry on 14 attempts. That marks his fourth straight game finishing under four yards per carry.

Stock up: TE Will Dissly

With Hayden Hurst inactive, Dissly stepped up in a huge way. The veteran finished with a game-high eight catches and 81 receiving yards, which was the hightest total from a Charger this season. The performance further locks him in as the team’s clear No. 1 tight end even when Hurst returns to action.

Stock down: LB Daiyan Henley

A theme of the night was the Chargers’ missed tackling. While Henley has enjoyed a breakout season, he wasn’t at his best in Week 7. He missed four tackles on the night, which led the team. The linebacker core was poor in this particular department, and Henley stood out in negative way. He finished with four tackles, but still left a lot on the table.

Stock up: K Cameron Dicker

Dicker scored all 15 of the Chargers’ points on Monday evening. Unfortunately, that’s five opportunities squandered and were unable to reach the endzone. On the flip side, Dicker was five-for-five on field goal attempts, which included a 59-yarder in the second quarter. He’s now 15-for-16 on FG tries this season and has proven to be worth every penny of the $22 million extension that he signed back in August.

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 7 loss to Cardinals

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Cardinals.

In Week 7, the Chargers lost on the road to the Cardinals, 17-15.

Along the way, there were some standout performers and others who did not contribute as much.

Here are the best and worst performers from Monday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Top 5 Offense

QB Justin Herbert — 89.7

WR Josh Palmer — 80.3

OT Joe Alt — 76.2

TE Will Dissly — 74.6

OL Zion Johnson — 71.6

Top 5 Defense

EDGE Khalil Mack — 92.1

LB Denzel Perryman — 76.4

DT Poona Ford — 72.2

S Derwin James — 72.0

DT Otito Ogbonnia — 70.3

Bottom 5 Offense

TE Eric Tomlinson — 45.8

WR Ladd McConkey — 47.9

FB Scott Matlock — 48.3

WR Jalen Reagor — 56.0

OL Trey Pipkins — 56.2

Bottom 5 Defense

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu — 29.0

LB Junior Colson — 29.2

S Alohi Gilman — 35.7

EDGE Bud Dupree — 43.1

CB Cam Hart — 44.3

Who are the Chargers roster locks heading into the final preseason game?

Here is a look at who should have a spot on the 53-man roster heading into the final preseason game.

The Chargers travel to Dallas to meet the Cowboys for the final preseason game.

This will be the last time players vying for a spot on the roster to make their case to the coaching staff. And for a handful of players, their job security is safe.

Here is a look at who should have a spot on the 53-man roster heading into Saturday:

QB Justin Herbert

RB Gus Edwards

RB J.K. Dobbins

WR Joshua Palmer

WR Ladd McConkey

WR Quentin Johnston

WR D.J. Chark

WR Derius Davis

TE Will Dissly

TE Hayden Hurst

OT Rashawn Slater

OT Joe Alt

IOL Zion Johnson

IOL Trey Pipkins

IOL Bradley Bozeman

IOL Jamaree Salyer

IOL Jordan McFadden

IDL Poona Ford

IDL Morgan Fox

IDL Otito Ogbonnia

EDGE Joey Bosa

EDGE Khalil Mack

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu

LB Denzel Perryman

LB Junior Colson

LB Daiyan Henley

LB Nick Niemann

CB Asante Samuel Jr.

CB Kristian Fulton

CB Ja’Sir Taylor

CB Deane Leonard

S Derwin James

S Alohi Gilman

K Cameron Dicker

P JK Scott

LS Josh Harris