Same story, different week.
The Chargers had a large lead, in this case by 17 points, but they were unable to hold on to it, losing to the Saints by the score of 30-27 in overtime last Monday.
After the loss, let’s see what the nation thinks of Los Angeles:
USA Today: 21 (Previous: 21)
“They’re quickly morphing into Atlanta West after blowing 17-point leads in consecutive weeks. All four of Bolts’ 2020 losses have been by seven points or fewer.”
Touchdown Wire: 16 (Previous: 15)
“Against the Saints on Monday night in a 30-27 overtime loss, Justin Herbert was pressured 20 times on his 38 dropbacks, per Pro Football Focus. And under pressure, he completed five of 17 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. Herbert also became the first rookie quarterback ever to throw three touchdown passes in the first half of a Monday Night Football game, and he also added this other bit of history.
What we’re trying to say here is that while the Chargers suffered yet another heartbreaking loss (it appears to be in the franchise DNA these days), there’s also no question that the franchise quarterback is in hand.”
NFL: 17 (Previous: 18)
“You just knew Michael Badgley was doomed the moment ESPN’s Steve Levy told America the kicker had trademarked his “Money Badger” nickname. Moments later, Badgely’s 50-yard game-winning field-goal attempt banged off the right upright and fell to the turf, the beginning of the end in a painful 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints. Even in defeat, the Chargers have to be feeling incredibly optimistic about their future after Justin Herbert delivered the greatest performance by a rookie QB in Monday Night Football history. Herbert sees the field in a way that is so rare for a passer of his experience — if a corner bites on a double move or a safety wanders out of position, he punishes defenses without impunity. He’s a silver lining in the form of a lightning bolt.”
CBS Sports: 22 (Previous: 21)
“They aren’t winning games, but they have their long-term answer at quarterback in Justin Herbert. That matters a ton.”
Sports Illustrated: 20
“I’m not sure you could get four better performances out of a rookie quarterback, and the Chargers managed to lose all four games. But after pushing Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady to the brink, then going into New Orleans without Melvin Ingram and with a limited Joey Bosa and having the game-winner clank off the upright, the Chargers rank quite high in the moral victory power rankings.”
Sporting News: 24 (Previous: 23)
“The Chargers have played well with Justin Herbert, but they are falling in all one-possession games to continue the close frustration of Anthony Lynn. The losses of Chris Harris Jr. and Austin Ekeler hurt a lot.”