The Chargers Showed Grit in Loss to Chiefs!

[@JLM_79]

I'll give the Chiefs defense credit here, they didn't try to hurt or take cheap shots on Herbert like the Steelers.

[@Zetler]

Are you nuts? When you have Mahomes you don’t take shots at other teams QB unless it’s the playoffs.

[@randallturner9094]

Danna’s driving Herbert into the ground on his helmet, injuring his ribs, was dirty.

[@saengphetno2825]

I agree, I was watching for foul play from the chief defense and noticed that most defenders was avoiding low tackle on Herbert. Respect 🫡 KC

[@randallturner9094]

@@saengphetno2825 I generally consider the Chiefs to be a dirty team. They weren’t hitting Herbert below the knee. It’s illegal to tackle the QB in the knee area or below. The hit that hurt Herbert’s ribs in 2022 I believe was also illegal, and unflagged. I suspect the reason for the Chiefs restraint on Sunday was partially due to Harbaugh’s personal relationship with Reid, and partially because they felt like they had control of the game, despite the close score. (Unlike the contest in 2022.) Again, I don’t think the Chiefs in general nor Jones specifically are clean players. Jones has a long history of not pulling back on hits to our QBs after they’ve released the ball. (While our rushers do let up.) Watching the film of our 2022 contest, the difference was stark.

[@sirvaldivia2852]

Chris jones stepped on Herbert's ankle

[@justinmedeiros7600]

Our defense has been absolutely elite these last 4 games, but our offense can not for the life of them get going. Even in our wins, our offense looked pretty bad, I’m not too keen on Greg Roman to be honest

[@ckobo84]

Greg Roman was sure hated by Baltimore Ravens fans for his lack of creativity. Caveman football is what he's known for, this could get ugly.

[@sproles88]

I've got nothing to worry about after seeing the Chiefs game. We played so well it was refreshing to see mahomes not run around everywhere and be sacked. And we can't forget we have tons of injuries, and herbert is not 100 percent. I was surprised that it only came down to a one score game. Were going in the right direction!

[@MoLightnin]

BOLT UP, FAM!! Lets goooo, on to the doncos!

[@randallturner9094]

Seriously, I expected to lose 30-3.

[@Orteguh]

Y’all are tripping. This game was so winnable. Just like every other team that played KC so far, we choked. It’s unacceptable. Idk how y’all are happy. I knew this game would be close. We always make it close with the chiefs. I’m more upset that Harbaugh and the O Line somehow are still looking like Staley and Storm Norton are out there. It’s unacceptable and the same old chargers. This should’ve been a W and the start of the new era. I get it’s the first year but it was such a winnable game

[@randallturner9094]

@@Orteguh re: “I knew this game would be close” - based on WHAT? How we played them two years ago with a different roster and coaching staff? Having our franchise QB injured? Our decimated defensive backfield, or our decimated OLine? You predicted the two early turnovers and our 10 points? This game went about how I expected after the first quarter. … no that’s not true; we played better than I expected. And frankly I’m also amazed Herbert came out of it more or less okay. (He was back in a walking cast post game, but they said it was “”precautionary” - dodged a bullet there, got hit a lot.)

[@carloswylie4968]

Why did Palmer fall down after catching the ball only a few yards from the end zone. I couldn't believe it.

[@chrismorton2741]

I still can’t get over this play. I also don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about the refs getting wrong? It changed the game completely.

[@kyledavis635]

@@chrismorton2741 Harbaugh should've challenged. Could have made the difference in the game...

[@dragonridersally]

@@chrismorton2741I’m very angry and share the same 😂 fucking hate the chiefs … and to have this happen against them w a new coach and under utilizing Herb. Fuck.

[@chrismorton2741]

@@kyledavis635 Unfortunately, he’d used the challenge that half on a clear catch.

[@yahmartay]

Respect for the positive arguments. Here’s the “on the other hand” set: 1. Everyone injured. New space age trainer and we still get the camera panning to Bosa in the leather VIP seats. 2. Staley-like 4th and one call in red zone. Matlock and “Gus the Bus” on sidelines while Herb scrambles for dear life. Why not punch it for a yard? 3. Mental toughness to make the key, we won’t lay down plays in 4th quarter-instead Dobbins drops a game changer. 4. Mental toughness to prevent Kareem H from running all over us to keep clock ticking. I want to have faith in Jim H and realize it can take time. That said, got the same old sinking feeling in the 4th Q that we were not going to close the deal-and sure enough. The euphoria of those first two weeks has completely disipated. Still, I tune in and even get to Sofi because deep in my heart…

[@Rule34Artist.]

Bosa just cannot handle the wear and tear of a full NFL season. It's evident. His body is weaker than his mind and he can't play the way he wants to. Some of the play calls were questionable. Honestly that's kinda what you had to expect a little bit when getting Greg Roman. As for the offense in the 4th. Chiefs had us all figured out and we couldn't block. It looked like Staley's team in the 4th because the offense had zero options just like Staley's did. Couldn't do anything like his. Harbaugh knows what he's doing. We like to win every game but he's got a plan for the long term

[@edgarcamacho9567]

The Chargers DEFENSE showed grit. The offense is atrocious. Oh, by the way, We got Denver after the Bye Week. If we haven’t been able to do anything in the air all season long, wait and see how we do vs Patrick Surtain Jr and the Broncos secondary.

[@ambermchugh9381]

I enjoyed this game as well. That first quarter was AMAZING, considering i was not expecting much going in. Can't wait to see them next time

[@kelbyschommer8287]

Thank you for the positivity Michael. Need more of that from Chargers fans

[@Itsreload]

Feels like our OC forgot the QJ YAC plays. We needed some of those quick underneath routes that never happened. Specially the way the patchwork oline performed. The TD wouldn't have happened if DJ was out there. KC squeaked by with our key players out. We should be able to beat them with a healthier team. And people were asking to "SIT HERBERT." Common thats the old Chargers mindset.

[@HarvNutty]

He forgot alota shit

[@HarvNutty]

Man Dye jus make the tackle where's Quarterman

[@ChargersNationBaby]

I expected a blowout but the defense kept us in the game

[@twistedaimm8310]

What’s crazy is last year we needed an average defense. Now we need an average offense😢.

[@martinianovaldez2883]

Did not like the 4&1 play call at the end. You can argue if it was better to run it o pass it . But at the end, you had a 3rd string right guard blocking one on one the best interior DL in the nfl Chris Jones. Poor pass block scheme on that play... frustrating

[@McNeelyfries]

I feel you it’s tough. It’s like if we get it it’s beautiful but if you don’t, then you have nothing. And with a weak line playing as eell

[@dontnonowuno9953]

You AT LEAST have to play action if you are going to throw the ball.Straight shotgun with one wr option was atrocious and reminded me way too much of Lombardi era

[@lostpenguin3]

yeah that's def the time to pull out your best play or even a trick play. something...

[@randallturner9094]

@@dontnonowuno9953he has a hard time dropping back on that ankle. Shotgun is easier on him. I’m not taking too much out of this game - we did very well considering everything.

[@workslave-y9o]

Kick the FG, take the Lead and put the team on the Def's back. I flashed back to Staley on they BS call

[@Cbreezy74]

Thank you for mentioning Zion Johnson. I said this on your last video and people said he wasn’t a problem when he DEFINITELY is a problem. 3rd year in the league and he has not progressed at all.

[@randallturner9094]

Salyer had some good reps tho.

[@donsales1528]

The offense was struggling to get in rhythm because of the penalties. It’s difficult to establish a run game on 1st and 15 or 2nd and 20. Jim Harbaugh needs to hold the players accountable for their penalties otherwise forget calling themselves a playoff caliber team.

[@randallturner9094]

Good analysis. We should have lost 30-3.

[@mikerobinson2455]

Solid game and it went much better than I expected. I really thought I was gonna watch about 10 minutes then turn off..so happy it was a good match all the way through. Lots of self defeating mistakes from the hodge podge O line. We need Even more D Line and O line Depth. Oh, Please just get rid of Bosa, maybe he is worth some kind of trade value but i dont think keeping him warrents ANY Patience for a "good value" on him

[@snarph21]

I just don’t get why you go out and hire a greg roman who’s a totally conservative safe play caller when you have a guy like Herbert it doesn’t make sense

[@deonspicer4674]

Herbert should request a trade and go to a team that wants to throw the ball and get a fresh start.

[@JEkawaiolaP14]

In all honesty, Sam Mustipher wasn't that bad. If you go back and watch him carefully, he's very physical and nasty in the run game. And idk if you forgot, but our HC and OC like to run the ball. And sure, his pass pro didnt look great but lets be realistic here, we were playing the Chiefs who happen to have the best D Tackle in the league, nobody looks good pass blocking against him. And like you said he just joined the team, I think if he gets more time under his belt with the team and we're not playing against Chris Jones, he'd look a lot better and might be better than Zion tbh. Also, I liked Jordan McFadden and Brenden Jaimes when we drafted them, but they're suspect in both pass pro and run blocking. They are both too light, too slow in pass pro and they are too weak to move these starting D Tackles in the league. Just cuz we drafted them doesnt mean they're good. And this is the second coaching regime to make the decision to not play them, im guessing its for a good reason. They dont even look good in preseason against other backups. Why would we trust them to protect a hobbling Herb? They seem to be practice squad at best. I thought Mustiphers performance was a pleasant surprise for someone I never heard of prior to this game. 🤷‍♂️ I think we might have some great depth with him.

[@CaesFinest]

You can have the #1 defense in the league. When your offense consistently goes 3 and out, the defense will wear down.

[@Orteguh]

One thing nobody’s talking about that lost is this game is special teams. JK Scott is so bad I swear teams have it at the logo damn near every punt. And our punt returners refuse to make plays. Just let it bounce and we’re starting inside the 10 everytime. I’m so sick of it

[@dragonridersally]

That 4th down was messed up, Josh def gained the yards.

[@CashRul3z]

As a long time fan the title annoys me. Tired of the same "they showed grit, promise, heart and blah blah blah. Seems llike a typical season so far. And WHERE TF IS GUS?!?!?!?

[@Creatzions24]

Herbert couldn’t throw without pain

[@kyledavis635]

Relating to your comment about Herbert missing open receivers - which has periodically been an issue for a while now - watch from the 2:55 mark.... a receiver (pretty sure it was Hurst) was wide open in the middle of the field on what was basically a Hail Mary to QJ

[@chadchaddchaddd]

Where is Brendon Rice???

[@johnr6335]

What happened to that vaunted conditioning program? I thought it was supposed to help prevent injuries.

[@donsales1528]

It’s going to take more than one training camp and offseason.

[@BeanShiesty]

2:22 if this was Mahomes it’d be a roughing the passer flag

[@a-lightningbolt650]

Getting kind of sick of the predicted runs on 3rd and long. Giving me Anthony Lynn vibes all over again 😅

[@DogDongDotCom]

Justin threw a dime and JK just dropped it

[@alancleary4660]

Roman needs to get his shyt together! His play calling for the last 2 games have ABSOLUTELY SUCKED! I don't think I saw any plays with the 2 TE'S that we signed just for blocking play. What happened to Matlock? Did I miss seeing him after the 1st qtr or what? You're right about Sam too! Instead of making a game plan to make up for missing our tackles, Roman planned as though they were still there! He made very little halftime adjustments also. I've never liked Roman as a OC no matter what team he coached on. He's wasted 4 games of making a plan with crappy passing plays! The plays he drew up for Ladd and Q were trash! He went back to trying to using Q like Staley did. Ladd with only 5 catches!!?? WTF!! Roman doesn't know how to draw up even a HALF-AZZ decent passing game with one of the top QB'S in the league!!

[@sparaz]

I thought this would be shutout. To be honest the defense deserves all the credit with interception and tuli fumble. Offense maybe Herbs throw. But beyond that offense couldn't do much with all the injuries and penalties. I was happy with the game as well.

[@usuallydopesvsc]

moral victory, not morale. Morale is a noun, Moral is an adjective, you are describing the victory, which is using an adjective to describe a noun. Moral, not Morale. Also, this loss sucks. Stop trying to spin it. We should've rested herbert against Pitts, and let heineke play (its literally why we fucking signed him, so we wouldn't be scared of needing to use Stick, we had a decent backup thats played as a starter before), so Herbert was at full health vs Chiefs, a divisional opponent.

[@randallturner9094]

We maybe should have held him out BOTH games, but Herbert just won’t do it.

[@workslave-y9o]

Not the Harbaugh team I thought I would see, I expected a more discipline team. Mental mistakes are painful to watch. Call me ol school or what ever but I will always kick a FG to take the lead in the 4th quarter, its like telling the Def you don't trust their ability to make a key stop.

[@losc.1587]

Better team won. No excuses, get healthy, get better, on to Denver

[@WhoDat2504]

I dont like the left Chargers OLine side at all. They dont look very good at pass protection, blitz pick up and run game. Even with RS back. 😒😒

[@ImNotBueno]

Chargers defense looked good against a chiefs team missing all its offensive weapons

[@harmon7896]

We handed u guys 10 points early or else u don't score anything in this game. Chiefs kingdom baby

[@donovanhall8545]

Bro everybody was hurt that’s why he was in and stop depending on Tom telescos pick after the 2nd rd. Josh Palmer is trash you blame Zion but Josh Palmer falling on purpose when he could have scored doesn’t get called out. Tom telescos picks period are trash outside the can’t misses that fell to him and tuli I’ll give him credit for that one. Mack was a Staley pick btw.

[@yeetskeet7234]

It's MORAL victory. Jesus tap dancing christ dude😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sirvaldivia2852]

Sam needed playing time

[@ernestoe.8223]

No at risk throws? Their CB dropped a pick 6 didn’t they

[@lymanellsworth4727]

When is this team healthy, almost never!!!

[@bricelevai8520]

I’d take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day. And I think we lost pretty because Harbaugh and Roman dropped the ball. Harbaugh screwed up with the challenge and missed one, Roman’s playcall is becoming questionable. Pre-snap penalties are a coaching issue. We got out coached, and that’s scary to see cause it’s supposed to be our strength now. It’s ok tho, that coaching staff needs more time, just 4 games of the first year… Could have won gotten an ugly win on that had the coaching been good on offense

[@runtmc2jc]

O-line needs help ... mistakes all over the place - including coaching and some calls by head coach, but I was encouraged we were competitive. I probably would have kicked the field goal to go up by 3, but I'm not the coach. you can never count out the chiefs with Mahomes.

[@HarvNutty]

After half the DL aloud to many yds frm Hunt

[@xxxx7451]

10 points won't win

[@teckniec2]

FEED LADD

[@maelxmusic1613]

Okay I love Herbert But he most definitely almost threw a pick, I don’t remember when it was but it literally bounced out of the corners hands/chest

[@Orteguh]

That’s because QJ was supposed to run a slant but for some reason decided to improvise because he was getting locked up. Herbert shouldn’t have thrown it cus he was locked but the reason it was almost picked was because of QJ.

[@jordanbush9395]

Everyone should know this by know. Herbert, QJ and the OC. If QJ is in man with a good corner and that corner is playin press with inside leverage ain’t no way QJ winning on a slant. Herb need to look elsewhere, change to a Hot route or someshit. QJ just isn’t that type of route running receiver

[@HarvNutty]

Zion sucks to the whole line

[@brianhenry7983]

The honeymoon is officially over. Still like harbaugh, but roman is on the clock. So many wasted plays ive seen with him and his game calling isnt getting the most out of this offense. With the injuries ill let it slide this time, but hes basically called the same gamplan the whole season. When you have herbert, take advantage that you have one of the best passers in the game, while also having a good run game. Run the ball jus to run the ball is stupid

[@MoLightnin]

we kept em within one score with so many guys out, it aint that bad

[@nicknecochea-f9c]

There ain’t no moral victories in the nfl bru we played horrible offensively, shi been going on all season, Herbert hasn’t looked the same in 2 years

[@kyledavis635]

Agree re Herbert - his best season was his second...🤷‍♂ And not sure Roman is the answer

[@nicknecochea-f9c]

@@kyledavis635 there both not the answer

[@kyledavis635]

@@nicknecochea-f9c I think we've seen what Herbert is capable of - he has looked to be near elite for much of his career. Agree he needs to improve, as we'll be riding with him and his contract for a long time...

[@nicknecochea-f9c]

@@kyledavis635 that’s the part I’m afraid of I’ll tell you right now I’ll take 10 QBs in front of him to start for us right now. We haven’t seen this top 5 qb in a very long time let’s be real.

[@kyledavis635]

@@nicknecochea-f9c I would agree he hasn't been top 5 in a while... But let's say he's 11th best (since you don't have him in top 10 ☺). That's still top 1/3 - plenty good enough to win with, and at this point he isn't even in the top 5 highest paid (although it's very close). FWIW I'd take him over Tua, Lawrence and Hurts - all guys that got paid.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

The chiefs had injuries to. No moral victories, this attitude is why we could never win for real. We was up 10-0, because of our defense giving up great field position. We had 1 good drive the whole game and it ended with a turnover on downs after wasting a timeout instead of challenging the play before. Stop with the fake moral victories.

[@randallturner9094]

re: “the Chiefs had injuries too” - almost none. They’re talking about their injuries from preseason and last year, because they haven’t had many this year. After dealing with Chiefs fans this game, I hope they get to experience something like what we are.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

@@randallturner9094 I believe they had 4 players injured this game and the number one receiver rice literally got injured in the first quarter of this game. Then travis Kelce started balling. Stop with the injury complaints. It’s the NFL. The backups just suck.

[@randallturner9094]

@@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149 bs. Their starting lineup was the same as week 1 except for two players. One of which (Danna) could have played (strained calf) and will be back next week - we had half a dozen guys playing hurt worse. They’re one of the LEAST injured teams in the NFL. Herbert alone was more of an impact.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

@@randallturner9094 Wrong again, I also forgot to mention they don’t have Hollywood brown or Pacheco. Stop crying, it’s football, people get hurt but your backups are supposed to step up. Simple. You’re over here comparing teams injuries trying to feel better about yourself. The chiefs didn’t have neither Wr1 or Wr2 or RB1 and they still moved the ball down the field but more than the chargers did. It’s the truth.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

@@randallturner9094 And Herb has a hurt ankle…. That’s a minor injury. Just like last year with the hurt finger on his non throwing hand a minor injury. Stop making excuses, it’s like yall forgot about Rivers and all the injuries he played through and nobody gave him these excuses.

[@boltfam2875]

Typical Charger fan…. Happy with loss!! Joke!!!

[@gamingstar9443]

Typical Bandwagon, Chiefs fan because of the super bowl win.

[@BEARDED_V1LLA1N]

The Chargers showed that Justin Herbert can’t read a defense. It’s time to really look at Justin. Can’t really understand why he is having a hard time out there. Kind of getting tired of the excuses we look terrible got beat should’ve won same old chargers

[@brianhenry7983]

Where is your evidence he can't Reed a defense ?

[@kyledavis635]

@@brianhenry7983 He does miss seeing a good number of open receivers. Go to the 2:55 mark of this video and you'll see Hurst wide open while he throws to QJ who is totally covered. Yes, it's only one play but there have been a decent number of them over the past couple years... Hopefully Harbaugh can help him improve here, as I don't think Roman is a QB guru

[@BEARDED_V1LLA1N]

@@brianhenry7983 did you watch the game yesterday? There was a lot of time he should have changed the play at the line. All I’m saying is it’s time to start looking at our quarterback.

[@tazzyty6143]

​@BEARDED_V1LLA1N the line stinks fym change the play ?

[@BEARDED_V1LLA1N]

@@tazzyty6143 I agree the line is junk but that’s why we need Herbert to change plays and call out the Defense. If he is going to be great he needs to step up. That’s all I’m saying.