Good morning and afternoon, StormCloud!
We’re gearing up for another prime time game as Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers get ready to square off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The wins and losses have certainly favored the Chiefs since Justin Herbert took over as the franchise quarterback of the Chargers, but under Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz the Chargers have been “turning the worm.” The organization’s operational decisions and strategy have been a strength for the first time since the early A.J. Smith days. Not only did Joe Hortiz deftly maneuver up and down the 2024 Draft Board to secure four players that would become immediate impact starters and a handful of others that have shown promise, Jim Harbaugh’s coaching has also developed players from the 2023 class that were underused the year before.
Herbert’s Chargers have always played the Chiefs close, but have frequently lost in the last couple possessions to their rivals. Earlier this year, the Bolts continued a trend of keeping the game within a possession but not securing their fourth quarter lead after creating what should have been game-altering turnovers in the first half. A weak offensive performance saw the Bolts only score 10 points to the Chiefs 17… a number they will have to build upon to stand a chance tonight.
Ladd McConkey was the leading receiver in that matchup, and the undersized receiver has put on a Herculean effort since, establishing himself as Justin’s only target to reliably gain separation and secure his catches. His high usage and smaller stature has led to serious wear on his body, entering Week 14 with a debilitating AC joint sprain and knee injury that his his availability for the Sunday Night game in question. Currently, it’s reported that he will be a game time decision. Even if he’s available to play, it’s been evident to those watching that he is gutting through serious pain to be out there for his teammates.
Denzel Perryman is likely out another week, showing up as a “Doubtful” on the final injury report, with Ladd, Tony Jefferson, and Junior Colson listed as questionable. Colson came off the IR this week giving hope that he may be ready to step in for Perryman, although Troy Dye has filled in admirably.
How’s everyone feeling about tonight? Be sure to get some chatter going in the comments!
For fuck sake.
Ok. Fuck this. I just found my optimism again. Let’s Bolt Up! Stop these asshats and shove it down their throat. Let’s go!!!!!!
Run. TO. Run. 2 minute. If no first down, FG with a little over a minutes left. I don’t know, man. I always keep an eye to the light, but I don’t know.
If we lose it’s on the offense. Getting shut out in a half is inexcusable
I think it was 6 quarters? Maybe 7.
Turnover. Get the ball by punching at balls. The more round variety.
Cough it up?
Fuzzy sack inside out.
Seen this movie before.
That’s game right there.
I’m a little tired of “moral victories".
I’d take an amoral victory. Hell, even an immoral victory. I just want a win.
Fuckin A
Fuck. FG range.
Dammit…..
I got that kinda sick feeling. Can someone talk me out of it?
YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!
Sure, whiskey sir?
Yes, please. Two.
I bought a kicker jersey. Don’t slam me.
So long as it’s not a Kaeding, we’re all good.
Not that one fore sure
One stop now. One big stop. Go get your HC job, Jesse.
You know, I really doubt that. Why jump to some crap team when you’d have a real chance at a superbowl next year. I think he sees it through.
OK OK
Dicker time
C’mon Dicker.
Ugh….
But not that one!
Herb missed that one.
I’m good enough, I’m Smartt enough!
And doggone it, Palmer likes me.
Wow. Refs are calling it only 85% Chiefs.
I noticed that. Andy musta forgot the bag…
Ima buy me a ticket on the Gus Bus.
Smartt. Nice. But there was offsides on that play.
Wow, how about QJ running over the CB?
He’s pretty physical with the ball in his hands..
but that’s the rub.
LOL, yeah.
Sweet QJ.
I hate Bolton.
I hate Collinsworth more.
So does his momma
Yo, Buck. I noticed you haven’t cashed out for the night yet. I knew you’d be here. Who’s a Hokey? Who’s a Bolt?
I WANNA BELIEVE!!!
Cam Hart. Hammer of the gods.
This last draft was stupid good. Alt, Ladd, what Colson could be, Hart, Still. Insane.
Oh thank gawd…
Hart is blowing bitches up!
Complementary football? Not so much. It’s more one or the other.
If I stop drinking now, my hangover starts in 2 hours.
Power through, brother. Power through.
Remember when a Chargers coach thought Daiyan Henley couldn’t play? Seems weird now.
Neither do donkey kicks during pregame sideline.
Cam Hart like an impact driver.
Taylor sucks. He would be the first cut of the offseason.
DAMMIT!!!!
Bosa brain. Made of rocks.
Almost a Cromartie!….and dammit Bosa!!
Is this a strategy tonight or is Dicker dinged?
Joey is dinged.
I musta nodded off at halftime. i had this dream where the Chargers played smashmouth down the field for a TD, then got it back and slung it down the field for another and the lead.
As if, huh?
Lol
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home…
Nick, keep sleeping. Keep dreaming. There’s no way this is real life.
Props to the OL. They kept Herb clean.
Scoreboard!!!!!
I WANNA BELIEVE!!!!
Wide ass open!
QJ!!!!!!
QJ!
QJ!!!! Stood up like a stud!
Ride the bus!!
Oh my gawd Smartt again!!
He’s physical, and he’s Smartt.
Wow, that’s surprising.