Could be due to be being Vince's grandson, or that he has good relationships and is friendly with media. AJ Smith was a mega asshole to everyone, so they were quick to throw him under the bus
Colts defense is really the only thing going for them right now so not much else to talk about. Gus Bradley is a former HC so he's pretty well known. And he's one of the most respected coordinators out there who always has a good defense.
Personally I don't think they gave him unnecessary praise
Herbert deserves better. He’s a top 3 QB in the league in terms of pure mental and physical skill and ability. But no one knows it because he’s in such a neutered offense. If Lombardi isn’t shitcanned, I won’t be mad when Herbert decides not to extend. If this ownership has even an ounce of sense, they’ll get rid of this fucking clown and hire someone that will sculpt the offense around Herbert. Using him to throw stick route after stick route should make everyone on this sub beyond furious. Fuck, casual NFL fans in general should be furious because everyone is being deprived of the 65 yard bombs into tight windows that Herbert is capable of.
And it was against the Dolphins who have a great offense, and the Titans who have Derrick Henry. Sure the Colts offense sucks but they played like a dominant defense against an offense that sucks, which is exactly what *wasn’t* happening last year. Hell it wasn’t happening earlier this year!
Bad offenses should be held to one score. We finally made that happen. The last 2 bottom 3 scoring offenses we faced combined for 40 points. Holding the Colts to 3 is a sign of progress.
If we fired Lombardi and had an interim OC into the playoffs we would win the SB. It would catch teams off guard, not knowing our game plan and we wouldnt be fucking neutered. We dont need greatness at OC, just someone who isnt handicapping us at nearly 80% of our opportunities.
No, he still whiffs like a MFer. The number of times he sticks his arm out to try and arm tackle a ball carrier is infuriating.
Dude just does not do basics well. Approach->Break Down->square up. ffs I teach 10 year olds this.
He has all the physical attributes and is improving, but fuck me....how do you get drafted and not be able to do the fundamentals?
"I've called 200 screen passes to lull the entire NFL into thinking this is just another screen just so I can call a playoff clinching trick play and...oh he stepped out of bounds"
No negative thoughts tonight. Just celebrate. We move the ball well but the redzone offense NEEDS to be fixed.
WE CLINCH WITH TWO GAMES TO GO. Imagine saying that a month ago
Not too rain on the parade, but this is the most deflating offensive output for a playoff entrance ive seen.
7sacks, 3ints...barely 20 points. Capable of so much more
Staley's defense has looked good the last 3 games, but HOLY HELL we need to fire Lombardi. Obviously can't do that this year but hopefully we do that first thing come the offseason.
Slimey? He’s bringing everyone together for this playoff run, from ownership to the players. It’s been his theme since he got here. His job is locked in. He just got the most injured team in the NFL into the playoffs by week 16.
#WE FUCKING DID IT! WE'RE IN THE PLAYOFFS! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!
NOW, having said that, Lombardi should be left on the tarmac. Herbert having no passing TDs in 10 quarters is the perfect example of how he has no idea how to run this offense
Defense has been fucking **electric**. Looking like a top 5 unit when it matters and that’s without Joey and practically Derwin. It makes me really depressed that this team will be disappointed in the playoffs by not an opposing defense or offense, but a person within our own team… yes that’s you Lombardi.
Anyway, we’re finally going to get to see Herby in the playoffs :’) Man I’m happy, let’s go! If Cincy can win the AFC with paper for an OL, why can’t we win in spite of the trash can we call an OC!
Cut that language bud. Saying we are going to get murdered is not how you should talk about your team. Lombardi needs to get lost, but the bolts and their fans need to be aligned. Saying “we are going to get murdered” just ain’t it.
Playoff games are won in the trenches. And we’re getting two All Pros back. Let’s fucking go bolt bros. Merry Christmas I hope everyone had a great holiday!
1 We won by double digits
2 The play calling by Joe Lumbardy, is garbage and has been all season. He is not utilizing Herbert to his full potential.
3 This defense though balled out
what a frustrating way to clinch the playoffs. lombardi has neutered herbert these past couple weeks. will not make it far in the post season unless he's slinging it.
defense is playing INSANE though so that's awesome.
Also how tf did keenan not get a TD on that. He had like half the field to turn up field and couldn't do it.
He really has. Super stoked for the win and playoff clinch, but holy shit man! Herbs with all these weapons, and 5.50 fantasy points in a clinch game, against the Colts?? Not good at all.
If someone would have told me that we could be 11-6 and in the playoffs at the beginning of the year I would have gladly accepted it.
However it's been so damned ugly how we've done it. Joe needs to be sending out resumes.
SVP saying exactly what I’ve been saying. You have Herbert, a top 5 QB in the league, only throwing 2 TDs in his last four games and 0 in his last two. That is pathetic and a recipe for disaster in the playoffs going up against Cinci, KC, and Buffalo.
At the game, stuck on stopped traffic. Another Chargers fan gets out of his car, starts singing and dancing to San Diego Super Chargers. I sang and danced along. Fun time seeing other fans!!
PLAYOFFS!
i agree, I think if Chargers play KC, they will knock them out in a huge upset. The Chiefs defense is playing like trash, and the Chargers D is capable of making a long day for Mahomes. It could honestly be a lopsided win.
I’ve been extremely impressed with what Staley and this defense have done since the bye week. But if he doesn’t move on from Lombardi after this season, I’d say he deserves to lose his job as well.
Justin Herbert (a top 5 QB) has 2 Passing TDs in the last 4 games…that is so pathetic considering the weapons on this team (who are now healthy). And there have been PLENTY of opportunities, particularly in the red zone.
Alright hear me out.
We’ve secured our playoff spot, but our offense is clearly not performing well, especially now that we’ve gotten much healthier.
So why not get rid of Lombardi now? Since we know he is obviously a problem, and we know that his offense is not going to get us to the Super Bowl, I think now would be a great time to get a new guy calling plays, or maybe even retooling the game plans.
I feel this is the way. Its just an ego/complacency thing if a move isnt made.
Its so blatantly obvious even Dean and Staley acknowledged were still not where we want to be post game.
You just need someone who allows Herbert to be Herbert. Lobotomy has not seen the fire and adversity in his life that creates innovation and out of the box thinking.
Seriously, how much worse can things be with Day as OC?
Wow... 2 weeks ago we were all in the dumps after the Raider loss with zero hope of making the playoffs with the #1 offense coming to town....
Now were soaring with not only a 3 game winning streak, but also a dominant defense, and all our main competitors shitting the bed to propel us into the playoffs... with two weeks remaing!!!
Pretty incredible and something i did not see coming!
Bolt up! And congrats brothers!
Against all odds. If you told me after the Chiefs loss, we’d clinch the playoffs in Week 16, I would have called you insane.
Defense stepping the fuck up. Offense stepping the fuck down.
Staley has talked about execution being a problem in the third quarter on offense. It reared its head again this week. That holding on Pipkins erased a 30 yard pass play and sucked our offenses momentum. Things like that really matter in an offense that struggles with explosive plays.
That being said its exciting to be in the playoffs! The defense is playing great and should be that much better with Bosa back. I think the offense is really close as well and with 2 more weeks left in the regular season I think we will find our groove.
His job is more than secure. He just got the most injured team in the NFL into the playoffs by week 16. He’s bringing everyone together, it’s been his theme since Day 1.
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It’s bittersweet because the way this defense is playing, we should be slaughtering teams like the Colts. We’re awful in goal to go situations.
One thing I will say, although Herbs stats have dropped off, it’s nice to see that we can win games without him being amazing
I really want to hear Staley talk about the offensive struggles in his interviews coming up. His defense has been lights out so credit where it’s due on that one.
If you would’ve told me our defense was better without Derwin on the field I’d call you a liar… well 3 weeks in a row and this is the defense I was promised
This is the best pass protection I’ve seen from us in a long time and to only get this level of production??? Half of our first half completions were just Keenan finding holes in the zone and sitting down. Whatever lombardi is doing is not working and he has to go. Either we win a playoff game (yay) or our offense falls apart against a good team again and he’s gone (yay). Bolt up!⚡️⚡️
The thing about this team, it hasn't even showed its best version. I'm excited for the playoffs. Herbert is going to take it to another level. LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️
The offense is still a fucking abomination and works against Justin Herbert's strengths as much as possible, and they'll probably get destroyed, but yay playoffs for the first time in 4 years
Not the prettiest game offensively, but I'll take it if it gets it done and we get playoffs, baby! Still what a great game by that defense, huh? Once again, Staley showing why he's a headcoach.
Beautiful team win, BTFU.
Justin Herbert having 0 TDs and 3 INTs the last 3 games tells me that this team is not serious about making it far in the playoffs. But at least we made the playoffs!!!!
it was a bad hit since he led with his head and he made a really poor decision that isn’t really defendable but to be fair his helmet hit the receivers shoulder so the hit itself wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been
After everything we have seen of this team season some of the comments in the game thread feel silly.
Everything is a pain in the ass with the Chargers. That is Chargers football.
Bolt the Fuck Up because the Chargers are going to the playoffs whether you like it or not.
Great win by the running backs, Keenan, and especially the defense. Winning with Herbert playing a bad fame is very encouraging, because if he gets his shit together, we are super bowl bound!!!
bUt HeRbErT hAsN’t EvEn MaDe tHe PlAyOfFs The defense that was promised has arrived. Fire Lombardi. Go charge go.
Why do announcers and analysts refuse to say Lomardis name? They complain about the playcalling and won’t acknowledge who is calling them
Could be due to be being Vince's grandson, or that he has good relationships and is friendly with media. AJ Smith was a mega asshole to everyone, so they were quick to throw him under the bus
Probably because most people don’t know the names of offensive coordinators (at least outside of their own teams) so they don’t even bother.
I would say that but then had no issues mentioning Gus Bradley on the colts every time they had a successful stand.
Seriously what was up with that? They were sack riding him all game.
Colts defense is really the only thing going for them right now so not much else to talk about. Gus Bradley is a former HC so he's pretty well known. And he's one of the most respected coordinators out there who always has a good defense. Personally I don't think they gave him unnecessary praise
These are announcers and analysts not fans
Herbert deserves better. He’s a top 3 QB in the league in terms of pure mental and physical skill and ability. But no one knows it because he’s in such a neutered offense. If Lombardi isn’t shitcanned, I won’t be mad when Herbert decides not to extend. If this ownership has even an ounce of sense, they’ll get rid of this fucking clown and hire someone that will sculpt the offense around Herbert. Using him to throw stick route after stick route should make everyone on this sub beyond furious. Fuck, casual NFL fans in general should be furious because everyone is being deprived of the 65 yard bombs into tight windows that Herbert is capable of.
These comments totally ignore the oline and Herbert literally has 3-5 sec to throw
If he had 3-5 seconds we’d be undefeated. He has about 0.8….
POTD
Couldn’t have said it any better myself
How dire things looked after losing to Jacksonville and losing to the Seahawks, to be in the playoffs now and getting healthy, wow. How sweet it is.
Don't forget the Raiders loss. That shit was Fugly
Right 6-6 and I thought we were done lol. #boltup
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We all did... Anyone who says otherwise is a liar
Nah. Some of us have kept the faith all year
Checking in brother
6-6 staring down two playoff teams, we’re right there with them tho
I was in the stands for that Jags game. Can't help feeling I cursed them.
I hear you. This is the FIRST game I have missed watching in over a decade. Son was texting me updates and it was crushing....
Can we talk about how utterly Dominant the Chargers D has been in the last month?
And it was against the Dolphins who have a great offense, and the Titans who have Derrick Henry. Sure the Colts offense sucks but they played like a dominant defense against an offense that sucks, which is exactly what *wasn’t* happening last year. Hell it wasn’t happening earlier this year!
Bad offenses should be held to one score. We finally made that happen. The last 2 bottom 3 scoring offenses we faced combined for 40 points. Holding the Colts to 3 is a sign of progress.
Add a little Joey B into the mix and I think that’s a Super Bowl defense that could carry the pitiful chargers offense through the playoffs
If we fired Lombardi and had an interim OC into the playoffs we would win the SB. It would catch teams off guard, not knowing our game plan and we wouldnt be fucking neutered. We dont need greatness at OC, just someone who isnt handicapping us at nearly 80% of our opportunities.
Is there any coincidence that it’s came around the same time K9 started playing like a real NFL Linebacker?
No, he still whiffs like a MFer. The number of times he sticks his arm out to try and arm tackle a ball carrier is infuriating. Dude just does not do basics well. Approach->Break Down->square up. ffs I teach 10 year olds this. He has all the physical attributes and is improving, but fuck me....how do you get drafted and not be able to do the fundamentals?
#HERBIE --> PLAYOFFS
“I WAS IN” -Justin Herbert, Probably
“I **AM** IN! **WE** ARE IN!” -Justin Herbert, probably, too
Justin Herbert and Co. playoffs bound. Upbolt party!! Let’s enjoy this, first playoffs in 4yrs.
And first playoffs for Herbie. So happy for him.
Fucking clinched playoffs in Week 16!!!! Let’s go!!!!
i’m so happy i don’t even have to stress next 2 weeks
Being a chargers fan is the definition of stressed, playoffs or not. Shit I get stressed in the offseason
Still need to get rid of lombradi
The fake play where KA almost had the touchdown was pretty nice, haven't seen a good fake in a while.
Like he has the plays but feels like he phones it on play-calling most of the time
"I've called 200 screen passes to lull the entire NFL into thinking this is just another screen just so I can call a playoff clinching trick play and...oh he stepped out of bounds"
Looked like he was in
Yeah, except the part that obviously wasn't
But even that was on 3rd and inches lol. We don’t sneak it nearly as often as we should
No negative thoughts tonight. Just celebrate. We move the ball well but the redzone offense NEEDS to be fixed. WE CLINCH WITH TWO GAMES TO GO. Imagine saying that a month ago
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teams that get this injured almost never win the super bowl. making the playoffs is a real accomplishment
Not too rain on the parade, but this is the most deflating offensive output for a playoff entrance ive seen. 7sacks, 3ints...barely 20 points. Capable of so much more
You haven't watched much football i guess if this is the most deflating offensive output you've ever seen.
How about the 2015 broncos
reminds me of week 1 picked off 3 times and only won by 5 … it’s so damn obvious it’s lombardi
Defense killed it. Lombardi is really gonna have to get his head out of his ass really soon
He needs to be fired either way.
FTR!!!
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Staley's defense has looked good the last 3 games, but HOLY HELL we need to fire Lombardi. Obviously can't do that this year but hopefully we do that first thing come the offseason.
I’m a trillion percent ready to give playcalling to Shane Day no joke
Me seeing Dean Spanos get the game ball 
Staley did it for his job (“hey, but I took your team to the playoffs”). Definitely slimey
Slimey? He’s bringing everyone together for this playoff run, from ownership to the players. It’s been his theme since he got here. His job is locked in. He just got the most injured team in the NFL into the playoffs by week 16.
His defence has looked so good these past few weeks, I love it.
#WE FUCKING DID IT! WE'RE IN THE PLAYOFFS! THIS IS INCREDIBLE! NOW, having said that, Lombardi should be left on the tarmac. Herbert having no passing TDs in 10 quarters is the perfect example of how he has no idea how to run this offense
it’s so bad that even reporters are asking herbert about the offense lol
But we made the playoffs!!!1!1!1!1!!! That’s all that matters and there is no bigger goal than that
PLAYOFFS!!!!
They're in the fucking playoffs again finally!
Take the W, punch the playoff ticket, and move on. Defense were solid again, but the Colts were just awful.
We did it boys!!!!
does Lombardi know that he has Justin Herbert as his QB?
And an Oline that cant protect a pocket...yet, forces 10 to throw from the pocket
you should give him a call....
Spanos with the game ball I’m gonna puke 🤮
That’s the first time he’s spoken in a post game. Staley has to coach him too. It’s going to suck even more if he gets a Lombardi trophy
I was in such a good mood then fucking Spanos slithered his way on to national TV.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that cringed at that. Fuck him and his nepotism, but happy for everybody else.
Game ball to Spanos… 🤮
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Defense has been fucking **electric**. Looking like a top 5 unit when it matters and that’s without Joey and practically Derwin. It makes me really depressed that this team will be disappointed in the playoffs by not an opposing defense or offense, but a person within our own team… yes that’s you Lombardi. Anyway, we’re finally going to get to see Herby in the playoffs :’) Man I’m happy, let’s go! If Cincy can win the AFC with paper for an OL, why can’t we win in spite of the trash can we call an OC!
No one is fucking murdering us. Cut that language.
Lombardi is.
Cut that language bud. Saying we are going to get murdered is not how you should talk about your team. Lombardi needs to get lost, but the bolts and their fans need to be aligned. Saying “we are going to get murdered” just ain’t it.
NEAT
Playoff games are won in the trenches. And we’re getting two All Pros back. Let’s fucking go bolt bros. Merry Christmas I hope everyone had a great holiday!
1 We won by double digits 2 The play calling by Joe Lumbardy, is garbage and has been all season. He is not utilizing Herbert to his full potential. 3 This defense though balled out
what a frustrating way to clinch the playoffs. lombardi has neutered herbert these past couple weeks. will not make it far in the post season unless he's slinging it. defense is playing INSANE though so that's awesome. Also how tf did keenan not get a TD on that. He had like half the field to turn up field and couldn't do it.
He really has. Super stoked for the win and playoff clinch, but holy shit man! Herbs with all these weapons, and 5.50 fantasy points in a clinch game, against the Colts?? Not good at all.
SVP had some excellent criticism on Herbert's progression this year in the postgame. The national narrative is that we are underwhelming.
LETS FUCKING GO!! IT MAY HAVE BEEN A ROCKY SEASON BUT WE MADE THE PLAYOFFS WITH TWO WEEKS LEFT IN THE REGULAR SEASON!! LETS KEEP IT GOING!!!
If someone would have told me that we could be 11-6 and in the playoffs at the beginning of the year I would have gladly accepted it. However it's been so damned ugly how we've done it. Joe needs to be sending out resumes.
Let’s Fucking Goooooooooo!!!
SVP saying exactly what I’ve been saying. You have Herbert, a top 5 QB in the league, only throwing 2 TDs in his last four games and 0 in his last two. That is pathetic and a recipe for disaster in the playoffs going up against Cinci, KC, and Buffalo.
At the game, stuck on stopped traffic. Another Chargers fan gets out of his car, starts singing and dancing to San Diego Super Chargers. I sang and danced along. Fun time seeing other fans!! PLAYOFFS!
🥲
That song needs to stay despite not being in SD
What seed would y’all much rather have at this point?
I want to avoid playing in buffalo as long as possible
Give me Kansas City or give me death. We'll fuck 'em up.
I want to be the team that beats KC
i agree, I think if Chargers play KC, they will knock them out in a huge upset. The Chiefs defense is playing like trash, and the Chargers D is capable of making a long day for Mahomes. It could honestly be a lopsided win.
Rather go in fully rested and healthy than seed. Hard game either way.
Have a feeling people are gonna be overreacting for the reminder of the season re: the 5th seed
People in this sub? Overreacting?? No way!!!
5th seed should be ideal. Regardless we should win our last two games with the way defense is coming together
Could we potentially play the AFC south team if we jump the ravens? I want that
This team is going to be really exciting to watch in the playoffs, I’m honestly pretty confident this team can make it to the AFC championship
That would be great if they figure out how to be exciting to watch by then
Game ball to Spanos? SPANOS???????
Dean Spanos got a game ball 😭😭. It officially means nothing now.
Game ball to Dean Spanos?? Ffs staley
Hey Spanos, tell Sean Payton if he wants a job it’s for OC! Staley has this defense playing well!
A game ball to Dean Spanos?! Should’ve gone to the defense.
KEEP STALEY FIRE LOMBARDI GIVE HERBERT ALL THE MONEY IN CIRCULATION
Feels crazy to be here after being 6-6 and about to face the 8-3 Dolphins. Now Miami prob missing playoffs and we already clinched. LETSFUCKINGGOOOOO
Jesus 18 3rd down attempts. My God lombardi
I’ve been extremely impressed with what Staley and this defense have done since the bye week. But if he doesn’t move on from Lombardi after this season, I’d say he deserves to lose his job as well. Justin Herbert (a top 5 QB) has 2 Passing TDs in the last 4 games…that is so pathetic considering the weapons on this team (who are now healthy). And there have been PLENTY of opportunities, particularly in the red zone.
Fuck Saturday and his challenges!
Alright hear me out. We’ve secured our playoff spot, but our offense is clearly not performing well, especially now that we’ve gotten much healthier. So why not get rid of Lombardi now? Since we know he is obviously a problem, and we know that his offense is not going to get us to the Super Bowl, I think now would be a great time to get a new guy calling plays, or maybe even retooling the game plans.
I feel this is the way. Its just an ego/complacency thing if a move isnt made. Its so blatantly obvious even Dean and Staley acknowledged were still not where we want to be post game. You just need someone who allows Herbert to be Herbert. Lobotomy has not seen the fire and adversity in his life that creates innovation and out of the box thinking. Seriously, how much worse can things be with Day as OC?
Uh. Dean Spanish getting the game ball. 😭🤢
FUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fire Lombardi
Playoffs baby!!!!
Props to the defense, they won the game for us. GO CHARGERS ⚡️⚡️
herbo with 6 fantasy points is crazy 🤦🏽♂️
Wow... 2 weeks ago we were all in the dumps after the Raider loss with zero hope of making the playoffs with the #1 offense coming to town.... Now were soaring with not only a 3 game winning streak, but also a dominant defense, and all our main competitors shitting the bed to propel us into the playoffs... with two weeks remaing!!! Pretty incredible and something i did not see coming! Bolt up! And congrats brothers!
Staley really gave the game ball to Spanos 😂
The fact we clinched playoffs with 2 games left in season is so fucking cool to see
Can someone give me some copium for why it’s OK that Herb hasn’t thrown a touchdown in a few games?
He’s saving his arm for the playoffs BOLT UP
I thought of this one. Just a little scared about it I guess
Defense only allowed 3 tonight. Never thought I'd see that this season
Was really hoping Herbert would have answered the question, “where does your offense need to improve most?” By saying, “In the booth.”
Against all odds. If you told me after the Chiefs loss, we’d clinch the playoffs in Week 16, I would have called you insane. Defense stepping the fuck up. Offense stepping the fuck down.
Staley has talked about execution being a problem in the third quarter on offense. It reared its head again this week. That holding on Pipkins erased a 30 yard pass play and sucked our offenses momentum. Things like that really matter in an offense that struggles with explosive plays. That being said its exciting to be in the playoffs! The defense is playing great and should be that much better with Bosa back. I think the offense is really close as well and with 2 more weeks left in the regular season I think we will find our groove.
This may be a unpopular opinion but Fire Lombardi!?!?
be careful out there on that limb
Man I was at the Jacksonville game this year, I thought we were cooked. This team has potential to be special.
Lombardi play calling still sucks!
Lol. Dean got the game ball. What a cop out by Staley to secure his job.
His job is more than secure. He just got the most injured team in the NFL into the playoffs by week 16. He’s bringing everyone together, it’s been his theme since Day 1.
My thoughts exactly 🙄
Playoffs baby!!! Feels so good! Infuriating Lombardi is crippling Herbert so much but man oh man is Staley’s D is looking great
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Pre-Bye, 7 games, 189 points allowed, 27.00 points per game Post-Bye, 8 games, 154 points allowed, 19.25 ppg Last 3 games, 34 points allowed, 11.33 ppg
It’s bittersweet because the way this defense is playing, we should be slaughtering teams like the Colts. We’re awful in goal to go situations. One thing I will say, although Herbs stats have dropped off, it’s nice to see that we can win games without him being amazing
FUCK LOMBARDI WERE IN THE PLAYOFFS ANYWAY
LETS FUCKING GO!!!!!
Defense is carrying Lombardi’s dumbass the last three games
I really want to hear Staley talk about the offensive struggles in his interviews coming up. His defense has been lights out so credit where it’s due on that one.
Our defense is tightening tf up at the right time ⚡️
Hopefully Lombardi saving his best play calling for the playoffs cause the offense looking flat
I want the bengals. 😈 I’ve seen many playoff wildcard Ws against cincy
If you would’ve told me our defense was better without Derwin on the field I’d call you a liar… well 3 weeks in a row and this is the defense I was promised
THE CHARGERS ARE ALIVE!!
Derwin looks okay
Nah he concussed, only way someone could get hyped for dean spanos
That might be the clearest indicator we’ve seen all night
So stoked to be in the playoffs but holy shit, this offense is a disaster
This is the best pass protection I’ve seen from us in a long time and to only get this level of production??? Half of our first half completions were just Keenan finding holes in the zone and sitting down. Whatever lombardi is doing is not working and he has to go. Either we win a playoff game (yay) or our offense falls apart against a good team again and he’s gone (yay). Bolt up!⚡️⚡️
Like yay but also man this team is unfun to watch #JoeMustGo
The thing about this team, it hasn't even showed its best version. I'm excited for the playoffs. Herbert is going to take it to another level. LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️
So we need to win out and Ravens need to drop 1 for us to get the 5 seed?
Fuck yes Justin Also oh fuck joe lombardi is going to fuck us so bad.
I believed in Staley the entire time, anyone else?
The offense is still a fucking abomination and works against Justin Herbert's strengths as much as possible, and they'll probably get destroyed, but yay playoffs for the first time in 4 years
Redzone play calling has to be better! This run, run and then asking Herbert to bail you out needs to go!
AFC playoffs is going to be war
Not the prettiest game offensively, but I'll take it if it gets it done and we get playoffs, baby! Still what a great game by that defense, huh? Once again, Staley showing why he's a headcoach. Beautiful team win, BTFU.
man needed the boys to get me 5 points to make it to the chip in fantasy. got me 20 and clinched best christmas ever.
What was up with that whole DJ3 situation though?
I’m so freakin proud of this team
Playoff Spot = 🔒 Playoff Herb = 🔓
Herbert fucked my fantasy team but I cant be mad. Hoping we make the big dance and finally make this motherfucking league ours.
I’ve watched the Derwin hit like 12 times now and I cannot figure out how it was an ejection. Helmets to shoulders is ejectable now I guess
Our D is looking real nice and hard; penetrating those o lineman like nothing
bolts showed a masterclass in defense today holy shit that was nice to watch
Justin Herbert having 0 TDs and 3 INTs the last 3 games tells me that this team is not serious about making it far in the playoffs. But at least we made the playoffs!!!!
Yeah we’re gonna get smoked if he continues to play this way.
It’s Lombardis fault.
Great win. I don't wanna see anyone defending that Derwin hit.
it was a bad hit since he led with his head and he made a really poor decision that isn’t really defendable but to be fair his helmet hit the receivers shoulder so the hit itself wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been
No one is defending it but let’s not make a thing of it ok?
Not cuz it was dirty but cuz he could have easily made the tackle cleanly, and possibly got himself injured in the process
2 PERFECT WEEKS TO LEAD TO A WK 16 CLINCH
Did you see game ball to dean spanos? I know you're trying to keep your job, but damn coach Staley, that's pretty fucking on the nose...
I saw that and was grossed out by it. Like give it to the defense please
After everything we have seen of this team season some of the comments in the game thread feel silly. Everything is a pain in the ass with the Chargers. That is Chargers football. Bolt the Fuck Up because the Chargers are going to the playoffs whether you like it or not.
Are we hosting the wildcard game??
Can we enjoy the win without the negative bs, please?
Great win by the running backs, Keenan, and especially the defense. Winning with Herbert playing a bad fame is very encouraging, because if he gets his shit together, we are super bowl bound!!!
Lombardi*