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Chargers must change winning ugly formula if they want to beat Chiefs
Chargers must improve protection for Justin Herbert and limit Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' impact to secure a victory and reach 10-4, coach Jim Harbaugh said.
- On Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers must improve protection of quarterback Justin Herbert and keep Chris Jones and the Chiefs' defensive front away to limit Patrick Mahomes' damage.
- Last week, poor protection and turnovers left the Chargers' offense relying on one touchdown pass, five field goals and four opponent interceptions to win in overtime against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Chargers coaches and players acknowledged faults as Justin Herbert said it was 'on me' to audible and asked Kimani Vidal or Omarion Hampton to stay in for protection, while Greg Roman said there was 'a lot to clean up.'
- A Chargers victory would improve the team to 10-4 and complete a sweep of AFC West rivals, while Kansas City has lost two in a row and four of the past five, leaving its faint playoff hopes in the balance.
- Despite narratives, the Los Angeles Chargers prepared for a tough test because the Kansas City Chiefs made three straight Super Bowl appearances and won twice, rejecting the idea the dynasty was over this past week.
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AFC Notes: Omarion Hampton, Justin Herbert, Chargers, Chiefs
Chargers Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh wouldn’t predict the workload of RBs Omarion Hampton or Kimani Vidal going forward: “It’s really impossible to predict the amount of carries for somebody.” (Kris Rhim) Harbaugh is encouraged by both Hampton and Vidal playing well: “Yeah, I mean two great backs: Omarion and Kimani. I think that’s a good place for us to be. That bodes well for us.” Chargers Chargers QB Justin Herbert underwent surgery on his frac…
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