Chargers News: 4th Quarter Fail Singled Out In Latest Loss
Brandon Staley's men repeated their trend of falling short in a close game after another botched fourth quarter for your Los Angeles Chargers against the Dallas in their Week 6 meeting.
An overall sloppy Monday night contest was very winnable for both sides, but LA made far too many mistakes to get the job done down the stretch, ultimately falling 20-17 in the game's closing seconds.
LA Times writer Jeff Miller mentioned the offensive line as one component from another unfortunately common Chargers loss in this recent close situation.
The pickoff — a snap after he was sacked by Dallas’ Micah Parsons for an eight-yard loss — finished a night when Herbert twice missed an open Keenan Allen for big gains. The sack was the only one for the Cowboys, but that total lied as a story teller. Herbert was pressured throughout the night and hit eight times, according to the NFL’s statistics. He finished 22 of 37 for 227 yards, with short touchdown passes to Allen and Gerald Everett. Herbert was asked specifically if, given the Cowboys’ steady pressure, he felt rushed on his two overthrows to Allen.
The Bolts' defense also didn't escape criticism as they broke down in a crucial spot with the game in the balance.
Along the way, Dallas converted third-and-18 when two Chargers cornerbacks — Michael Davis and Ja’Sir Taylor — were called for illegal contact, third-and-six when CeeDee Lamb beat Taylor for an 18-yard gain and third-and-nine when Brandin Cooks beat Asante Samuel Jr. for an 11-yard pick up. “Get off the field,” safety Derwin James Jr. said. “It’s third-and-18. It’s third-and-15. It’s third-and-10. Those chances are in favor of the defense. We gotta start winning those downs.”
LA's secondary continues to be an issue on their defense after several penalties doomed their fate against a lackluster Cowboys offense.
Even after Dallas let the Chargers back into the game with a muffed punt the Bolts' offense and defense fell apart at the worst possible time.
The team now turns toward a crucial battle with the Kansas City Chiefs and aims to reach a .500 record against their toughest foe yet.
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