The Chargers looked like they were on their way to picking up their first AFC West win since 2018 after leading by 21 points against the Broncos on Sunday.
But, people that have watched Los Angeles before knew exactly where the game was headed.
After the half, Denver mustered 28 points, including wide receiver KJ Hamler’s touchdown catch as time expired. The reception left Chargers players and fans watching the same episode that they’ve seen time after time.
Coach Anthony Lynn said it was something that never should have happened once the team had such a large lead.
“I’m sorry. I feel bad,” Lynn said. “That game we had it completely under control. We lost it and I take responsibility for it. It’s totally unacceptable.”
It’s the fourth straight game that they’ve led by at least 16 points and then given up all of that lead.
After the loss, Lynn’s seat has undoubtedly gotten warmer. He was asked about his job security and he said “when you’re not winning, you should be.”
Lynn, emotional, said now is not the time to make coaching or personnel changes.
“What do you want to do? Go hire new players? Go hire new coaches right in the middle of the season? You can’t do that. This is what we have. We’re gonna have to figure this [expletive] out right now,” Lynn said.
One or two blown double-digit leads is still head-scratching, but four in a row ultimately falls on the coach’s shoulders.