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Michael Peterson

3 years

*Tom Brady trying to identify the MIKE but sees #6 staring at him* "Holy shit, they've got a quarterback playing defense!"

PFF

@PFF

3 years

Tom Brady is NOT happy about the new NFL number rule 😳

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

BREAKING: The Chargers no longer have the NFL's worst run defense. I repeat: The Chargers no longer have the NFL's worst run defense.

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

Chargers are: 3-1 overall 2-0 in the AFC West Owners of the best jerseys in sports

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

I don't even know where to begin. Incredibly embarrassing by the NFL and the refs. In two weeks, we've seen far too many blasphemous calls against the Chargers and that one may take the cake.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Drue Tranquill in 2022: - 118 total tackles - 7 TFLs - 4 sacks - 4 PBUs - 1 INT - 1 FF All career highs

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chargers 17 - Refs 14. Unbelievable. Chiefs haven't been able to score on drives without aid.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Source: A person in Chargers HQ just LOL'd at the Raiders pick

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers DE Joey Bosa said he made sure to find Justin Herbert after the game to tell him how proud he was of him.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

The Chargers really let Melvin Ingram, Adrian Phillips, Hunter Henry, and Desmond King win their revenge games.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

1 year

To my knowledge, this is the third "The Chargers are the only team in NFL history to lose when..." stat through just two games.

The 33rd Team

@The33rdTeamFB

1 year

Probably not the kind of "historic start" the #Chargers were looking for 😬 #BoltUp

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

5 years

I hung out with Kittle in college freshman year. We had just got back to the crib and passed out. Out of nowhere, Hitchens, Christian Kirksey, and two other players barge in the house, crank the music, and start pegging us with footballs. Niners by a million.

B/R Gridiron

@brgridiron

5 years

Revenge SZN 😈

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

Justin Herbert is on pace to finish the season with 4,598 passing yards and 36 TDs and 11 INTs....in 15 games. #Chargers

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

That ball absolutely does not move when he hits the ground. Absolutely not.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

The people have spoken:

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 months

Chargers starting OL Slater - 6'4 315 Johnson - 6'3 316 Bozeman - 6'3 317 Pipkins - 6'6 307 Alt - 6'8 322

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

7 years

Goal Post Malone

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

The anti-Justin Herbert slander will be rampant after this. Don't buy into it. Do not acknowledge it.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Keenan Allen said Mike Williams made a comment today during OTAs that Justin Herbert sounds much smoother in his play calls. #Chargers

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

TE Gerald Everett told media in training camp that the Chargers were expected to use him on jet sweeps and other gadget plays which had him very excited to play in this offense. He ended the season with one carry for zero yards 🙃

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Top-10 #Chargers in #Madden21 : Keenan Allen - 91 Joey Bosa - 91 Casey Hayward - 90 Harris Jr. - 89 Derwin James - 89 Melvin Ingram - 88 Bryan Bulaga - 88 Desmond King - 88 Hunter Henry - 85 Austin Ekeler - 85

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

You ever just stumble upon...a masterpiece?

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

Here are the top-4 offenses in the NFL in terms of total yards per game along w/ avg. PPG: 1. Cardinals - 422.0 (29.3) 2. Chargers - 420.0 (25.6) 3. Seahawks 415.0 (34.3) 4. Chiefs - 409.0 (31.8)

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers CB Casey Hayward says the Bengals are one of the best groups of skill players they will play this season. Says they're up their with KC.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

21 days

The Chargers win over the Raiders on Sunday was the first victory in Justin Herbert's 4+ years as a pro in which he did not have a single receiver exceed 40 receiving yards. That's a Jim Harbaugh stat if I've ever seen one, too.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Tua Tagovailoa and where his top-2 pass-catchers rank in receiving yards: Hill (1st) and Waddle (2nd) Joe Burrow: Tee Higgins (4th) and Ja'Marr Chase (6th) Justin Herbert: Gerald Everett (T-45th) and DeAndre Carter (T-45th)

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

*If you have a weak stomach, I advise you to look away* #Chargers overall OL grades from PFF in 2020: Sam Tevi - 52.9 Forrest Lamp - 49.4 Dan Feeney - 48.2 Trai Turner - 34.8 Bryan Bulaga - 61.6 Tough to see how the 13th-overall pick isn't going to be used on OL.

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

A grade adjustment by @PFF : TE Donald Parham is now the highest-graded offensive player for the Chargers from their win over the Colts with a near-elite 89.1 overall game grade.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Ladies and Gentlemen, he's back. #Chargers

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

Mahomes threw that ball liked he remembered mid-play that his brother got owned by a restaurant's Instagram account.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

The #Chargers are expected to receive 4 compensatory picks in 2022, according to Over The Cap. The picks stem from the contracts signed by Tyrod Taylor, Sam Tevi, Dan Feeney, and Denzel Perryman in free agency.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Former San Diego #Chargers DE Leslie O’Neal was named by CBS Sports as the best player from the franchise not yet to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame. ( @BryanDeArdo ) O’Neal ended his career w/ 132.5 sacks, tying Lawrence Taylor’s mark.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

12 days

Former #Chargers PFF Grades after 2 weeks: Ekeler - 64.6 Kendricks - 63.9 Allen - 58.0 Williams - 51.8 Everett - 45.6 Murray - 39.1 Davis - 31.1 Current Chargers: Henley - 80.7 Fulton - 79.5 McConkey - 73.4 QJ - 72.4 JK - 72.4 Perryman - 66.5 Dissly - 61.9

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Raise your hand if a 21-0 lead meant nothing to you.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chargers come out 2-0 against the Dolphins and Titans. Their remaining schedule: - IND 4-9-1 - LAR 4-9 (They play MNF) - DEN 4-10

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

The NFLPA surveyed 1,300+ players across 8 categories for their team report cards. Here's how the #Chargers graded out:

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chiefs fans upset about a penalty at their own 10 yard line with under a minute left. Absolutely no where near the potential impact as the non-"defensive holding" called on Bryce Callahan.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

According to overall grades from @PFF , Jerry Tillery is the third worst-graded iDL ( #114 ) out of 116 qualifying players (31.0) thru 2 weeks. Linval Joseph is #112 with a grade of 34.1. The Chargers currently start two iDL in the bottom five of the NFL. This is less than ideal.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers CB Chris Harris Jr. believe he and Michael Davis played "A+" games against the Bills. They combined to allow 4 catches on 7 targets for 31 yards and an INT.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

Boy, I am FEELING for Joey Bosa, right now. My heart hurts for this man. The game of his life came in the ugliest outing of the season. His stat line: 8 tackles, 6 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 PD, 1 FR. 5 QB hits

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Stephon Gilmore's helmet-to-helmet hit was clearer than Derwin's alleged hit and there wasn't a piece of yellow in sight.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

7 years

My wife got me so good by not being there when I woke up on April Fools Day. Five years later she's still pranking me to this day haha. Come back, Sharon.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

I'm baffled by the opinions being thrown out there regarding Bosa's comments towards Carr. Bosa spoke the most-commonly used sentiment from a pass-rusher about an opposing QB: "We knew if we hit him enough, he'd be affected by it." I don't get the hysterics.

The Facility

@TheFacilityFS1

3 years

. @ShannonSharpe on Joey Bosa saying Derek Carr shuts down "once you get pressure on him:" "Carr isn't different than any other QB. If you want to beat a team with an elite QB, hit him in the mouth. I didn't see a QB who quit last night, I saw a guy that battled."

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Justin Herbert's 16-game pace would have put him right here with these numbers. #Chargers

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

The Chargers enter week 17 owning the 31st-ranked scoring defense. The last time the Chargers finished 31st or lower, they went 4-12 in Schottenheimer's second season as HC. The next year, the Chargers went 12-4 and won the AFC West.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

The Texans allow an astonishing 202.3 rushing yards per game. If there ever was a "get right" game for Austin Ekeler and Co., this is it.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Chargers Training Camp. It's finally here. Brandon Staley and Co. Derwin James' return. New uniforms just one year old. Feels like a turning point in the franchise is coming.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

5 months

Junior Colson gets to step in as a rookie already knowing (assuming, of course) the entire defensive playbook for the Chargers. First-year players do not get to experience that level of comfort immediately when transitioning.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

10 months

If Kellen Moore is not the #Chargers OC in 2024, Justin Herbert will have had 7 different OCs since his Freshman year at Oregon (9 years): '16: Lubick '17: Cristobal/Arroyo '18-'19: Arroyo '20: Steichen '21-'22: Lombardi '23: Moore '24: ???

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

#Chargers OTs Trey Pipkins and Rashawn Slater getting better w/ @BigDuke50

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Woke up depressed that Herbert needs 10 TDs in 3 games to pass 100 through his first 3 seasons. The record should've been a walk in the park, but eight games of 1 or 0 passing touchdowns this season was a quick way to obliterate that hope.

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

The #Chargers attempt to ‘build a fortress’ for Justin Herbert in Bucky Brook’s latest mock draft. At #17 , the Bolts were paired with MSU OT Charles Cross (6’5 307). Cross would pair with second-year tackle Rashawn Slater to create one heck of a OT duo.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers RB Austin Ekeler said he was up at 3am this morning thinking about the play in the red zone where he went the wrong direction. There's a 24-hour rule with those feelings so says he need to forget it and re-focus on Carolina.

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

The Chargers and Rams are the only teams to have recorded a top-5 overall OFF and DEF grade in week one, according to @PFF .

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers players that are 25 and under: Justin Herbert 22 Kenneth Murray 22 Derwin James 24 Uchenna Nwosu 24 Joey Bosa 25 Drue Tranquill 25 Austin Ekeler 25

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Per @NFLResearch , Austin Ekeler joined Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (2000-2001) as the only other player in NFL history to have 10+ rush TDs and 5+ rec TDs in consecutive seasons.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Trey Pipkins is unrecognizable. This is an A1 rep.

Steven Haglund

@StevenIHaglund

3 years

Listeners to the pod have heard me rave about the Chargers' counter game and I just can't get enough. Look at Trey Pipkins go!

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

No reason not to #FreeJamareeSalyer at this point. Continuing to trot out Storm Norton at such an important position will be seen as severe negligence from here on out.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

With Mike Williams, Bryan Bulaga, and Trai Turner not looking to be available this Sunday, the #Chargers will be without....*checks notes* ...1...2...3.....10 starters (5 on OFF, 5 on DEF).

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

LB Amen Ogbongbemiga has made the Chargers final roster, per @AaronWilson_NFL .

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

The Chargers added former Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher to the practice squad. Fisher was a 4x All-Big Ten performer including two nods to the first team in ‘18 & ‘20 after finishing with 401 total tackles, 24.5 TFLs, and 4 INTs.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers Nasir Adderley just ran a pass-rush rep against TE Stephen Anderson and looked extremely explosive. Won the rep, but that's not the point. It surprised me how fast he looked.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Rookie Kenneth Murray is 3rd on this list #Chargers

Seth Walder

@SethWalder

4 years

one for the late night crowd that isn't on our leaderboards: top 10 in run stop win rate at ILB.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chargers jersey # updates via the official team roster: Johnson - 77, Woods - 22, Spiller - 28, Salyer - 68, Taylor - 36, Leonard - 33, Horvath - 45, Everett - 7, Van Noy - 8, Callahan - 23, Reeder - 42

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

With five receiving yards on Sunday, DeAndre Carter will hit 500 for the first time in his career. If he does, that means the #Chargers will finish with six players who have recorded 500+ receiving yards this season. Has that ever been done before?

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers DE Joey Bosa thinks DT Linval Joseph is the strongest human being he's ever seen.

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Derwin's torso is contorted to lead with shoulder. No intention to go crown first. Unfortunate bang-bang play but it's not anywhere near as egregious as everyone is making it out to be.

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Just stumbled across this: The #Chargers are 478-477-11 as a franchise 👀

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

Is this...good? Asante Samuel Jr. making his father proud early as a rookie.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

#Chargers GM Tom Telesco says "it'd probably be the easiest decision" when asked if they are picking up the 5th-year option on Derwin James.

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@ZoneTracks

1 year

JSN: 16-110-0 Zay Flowers: 35-367-1 Jordan Addison: 22-277-4 QJ: 6-44-0 The best rookie wideouts not named Puka Nacua were taken right after the Chargers picked QJ. I honestly don't think it's too early to start having some conversations about this.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Is Christian Covington an actual tank? #Chargers

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

I believe 3 of Herbert's 5 interceptions are dropped passes by his WRs. One from Michel, Everett, and now Palmer.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

My man put together a 90-second montage of Joey Bosa doing his job with zero actual examples of him being bad at defending the run.

BossCowboySports

@BossCowboySport

3 years

Bosa versus the run is not even close to the football player he is versus getting after quarterbacks. Effort became worse and worse as the game went on. It is clear to me. Running and balance took away his super pash rush. Run the ball, screens, dump offs!!!

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Uchenna Nwosu (whom we all love) in 2021: 5 sacks and 8 TFLs in 15 starts Khalil Mack in 2021: 6 sacks and 6 TFLs in 7(!) starts What are we doing here?

Brandon

@brandonjnewman_

3 years

I’m getting roasted in the comments for saying the Khalil Mack trade didn’t make the Chargers better (while bring up Jerry Tillery in the same sentence). I was hating but don’t act like Mack isn’t an ILB with his hand in the ground who didn’t play in 2021

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

3 years

Derwin James says Asante Samuel Jr. is already a dog. "Once you're a dog, you're always a dog."

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

Rashawn Slater gets a flag for whooping Ngakoue to the sideline. No hold in sight.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

1 year

#Chargers have taken the ball away 7 times and have turned the ball over zero times combined in their last two games but are 0-2 while being outscored 67-64. The more you read and the more you think about it all, the more mind-numbing it all becomes. Just surreal at this point.

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

HoF WR Michael Irvin just took Keenan Allen/Mike Williams over Tyreek Hill/Jaylen Waddle on NFL GameDay Morning as the league's best WR duo. Chargers by a million today. I don't make the rules.

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

6 years

@FourVerts Joe Flacco out here trying to eliminate the threat

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

4 years

Like this tweet if you're in the fantasy playoffs and you started Keenan Allen.

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chargers Run Block / Pass Block grades via PFF: Salyer: 66.7 / 90.4 Feiler: 46.7 / 39.0 Linsley: 56.1 / 84.5 Zion: 65.6 / 72.6 Pipkins: 64.1 / 74.4

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Also: BREIDEN FEHOKO WAS ACTIVATED FOR SUNDAY

Los Angeles Chargers

@chargers

4 years

we’ve activated Austin Ekeler. more roster moves »

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

One thing I didn't notice until the game was over (which further makes this point): How often did anyone hear Myles Garrett's name?

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Michael Peterson

@ZoneTracks

2 years

No. And here's also "No" in several other languages: Nada. Nilch. Nien. Non. Nao.

DraftKings

@DraftKings

2 years

Is there a scarier pass rush duo than the #Chargers Joey Bosa & Khalil Mack?

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Khalil Mack was graded as the defense's third-worst player against the Seahawks (47.8.) It was his first game all year with less than than 3 pressures (1) and his first with a game grade under 60.0. By far his worst marks across the board.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Keenan Allen is doing his best to answer the media's questions about all the losses this year. He almost seems at a loss for words as there's only so much to say after each new loss. Mentions it's been eight years of this team losing close games. The guy simply sounds tired.

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@ZoneTracks

1 year

It's an old-head mentality to keep bashing Brandon Staley for going for it on fourth down these past two weeks. Great teams can get that yard. As good as everyone believes the Chargers should be, they should get that one yard. Everyone is reacting to the result, not the process.

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@ZoneTracks

6 years

The day has finally come. Eric Weddle's beard has now swallowed up his entire face. @NFL

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

JUSTIN HERBERT! With that touchdown toss to Mike Williams, Herbert sets the NFL record with 36 total touchdowns for a rookie quarterback!

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@ZoneTracks

2 years

Chargers went from driving on the Broncos up 14-7 to: - Ekeler fumble - Joey Bosa hurt - Mike Williams hurt - Blown coverage with under 45 sec left that led to tying TD before DEN gets ball back after half

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

The #Chargers have designated Kenneth Murray to return from IR ( @RapSheet )

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@ZoneTracks

3 years

Per @PFF , Oday Aboushi is the highest-graded guard from a year ago that's still available on the market. Don't see how he's not the guy for them, talent and price-wise.

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@ZoneTracks

1 year

#Chargers LT Rashawn Slater crushed it out of the gate in his return to the field. He left Sunday with a 88.0 pass block grade (4th best among OTs in Wk 1) and graded as the overall 3rd-best OT in the NFL.

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@ZoneTracks

4 years

Justin Herbert's passing chart via NFL Next Gen Stats #Chargers

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@ZoneTracks

11 months

Today marks the first time I won't be covering a Chargers game in 3+ years. Parenthood came calling! Our daughter Juliette arrived last week and it's been a whirlwind of love since. When I'm not catching up on sleep, being with her and perfecting my cool dad walk takes priority.