Good afternoon StormCloud!
The Chargers are hosting the Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium today as they continue to right for their bid into the postseason.
The Bucs have had an up-and-down season thus far, anchored to Baker’s inconsistent play and injury-ravaged offense. With Mike Evans healthy again, they have a number of threats on the offensive side of the ball that will keep Jesse Minter’s defense honest, but the bigger concern for the Chargers is the extent of their own injury woes.
The offense has been sputtering a bit for the Chargers with J.K. Dobbins out of the lineup and Ladd McConkey fighting through multiple injuries. Making matters worse. Justin Herbert’s lower body has had multiple injuries compiled onto the ailments he had worked through earlier in the season, putting his mobility and burst in question heading into this game.
The biggest blessing Los Angeles can hope for is a break-out performance from any wide receiver on the roster outside of Ladd McConkey. Ladd has been fed heavy volume over the last few weeks because of his ability to beat coverage and gain separation, something we haven’t seen from any of his peers outside of broken coverages and schemed wins. Whether it’s Quentin Johnston getting some underneath volume and winning with some YAC, Joshua Palmer resembling the WR2 we thought he could develop into, or even Derius Davis getting some extra usage – growth from this growth would be incredibly encouraging for a post season run.
Looking at the lastest injury report, Will Dissly and Jalen Reagor are confirmed “OUT’s” and Denzel Perryman and Ladd McConkey are listed as “Questionable” and likely are game-time decisions.
Sound off in the comments, StormCloud… how are you feeling about this game?!
I’ll feel a lot better when we get off 17 points. We seem to get stuck there lately.
My commentators are Mark Danchez and Adam Amin. Sanchez was the first quarter or so idiot.
Sanchez
Man Hart just got back. Poor kid. We need him back whole next year.
Hart officially out with a concussion. Awful. Be well, dude.
Damn that sucks
shit
I’ll take a halftime lead any day. Get a run game going in the second half and keep them dudes off the field.
That last play was so unnecessary
4 Point lead at half and we get the kickoff.
All in All, clean some things up and get the win.
I like this story.
It didn’t include trying to get into FG range with 33 seconds so Herbert could take another sack.
Yeah….they’re not looking out for his health like that.
To win, the offense needs to play a full game, not just a half.
Chargers losing TOP: 16:11 vs 13:49
Losing that TO sure sucks. Thems the rules though
Molden also evaluated for concussion, but he’s back. I hope Hart is well.
Hart should have picked that ball.
Hope he’s OK.
Evans did get his hand in.
Dammit
That looked like a concussion for Hart
Yea, that sucks.
He just had one right. Take care of yourself Cam. If need be just sit for this season.
And now they’re in FG range
OK, no points here
Baker with an incompletion that looked like he was trying to remind everyone that Justin isn’t the only one who can throw rockets in this game.
In other news, looks like Mahomes is hurt. I saw the play, looked pretty bad. Stupid to have him in the game when the outcome was decided.
If its bad can you imagine all of sudden teams angling to play the Chiefs for their playoff matchup?
Wentz is their backup – I thought that dude was out of the league.
Would definitely impact their chances. If I were the Chiefs, I would not play him until the playoffs.
I woulda run Dicker out.
If it’s within 60, I’d run Dicker out every time.
All I’m sayin….
Of the three possible decisions, I think punting for a touchback was the worst.
Haha absolutely
All right. This game is winnable. Big stop, boys.
Chargers 0-4 on 3rd down. Not super great.
You go for it right?
I would have. Harbaugh, not so much. Needed to keep that momentum going.
We only gained what – 10yards in field position?
Yeah feels a bit stupid to not try and get it
I think it was 20, but they’ve made most of that up already. Bad decision.
Yeah, Coach likely sees his defense with a chance for a quick 3 and out to give Justin a 2-minute drive and then receive the 2nd half kick.
I would have
Smartt is a playa.
Ability, meet opportunity. Let’s get seven and get the ball back to start the half!!!!
Yeah, good play Joey.
Good seeing him contribute
I prefer it. lol
I bust his ass so gotta give him his due too.
Pedal to the metal!!!!
Oh yes please. Make them pay for their mistakes
YES!!!!
Looked like Bosa had the rip on that final replay before break!
Molden seems to be in on pretty much every play. He feels like a must resign this off-season.
See what I mean?
Thankfully they have money to pay players next year. What Hortiz was able to do with two nickels in his pocket was amazing.
Seriously.
I’m not going to race out to buy a jersey, but Nick Niemann is an absolute boss.
QJ just went over his last year total in yards. And eight TDs. Right now QJ = OK.
Like the effort from QJ after the catch.
Oh, and the catch, too
Hell Fucking Yeah. What a play by QJ. Looked like so much of his TCU highlights
QJ!
QJ BITCHES!!!!
Good to see the dude perform. Also good to see Roman use him better. That was a great call
Yes to both.
Well that will slow Baker down. FUCK YEA!!!
Sup Kev?!?!
They’ve just been WAITING for Mayfield to do that.
TD would be huge here
QJ is happy to oblige!
Oh yes. Please do more of these things QJ.
Can Tarheeb play WR?
We’re good with Smartt and Ladd right now it seems
Don’t forget about QJ 🙂
Still and all!!!!
Haha these commentators jinxed Mayfield so hard talking about him taking care of the ball. Love to see it!
Tarheeb!!!
Justin’s over 20K Passing Yards in his career now.
Sorry. I’ve seen I’ve been a bit neg on this post. Let’s Bolt the F Up and win this thing. I’m powder blue through and through.
Hell yeah Bolt Up!
Alright, shut em down D.
Greg Roman searching for 3rd and 26 plays:
505 File Not Found.
😆😆😆
Now find the ones that keep 3rd and 26 from happening.
Ray Rice Left? Rex Burkhead Right? There a million of them.
Ugh….I was in attendance for the Rice dagger.
And Still!!!!
Oof. Sorry, man. I remember my tv going in and out through that whole game. It took me a week to figure out what happened.
I was so pissed.
Dicker Time
That dude is so amazing.
Damn Rashawn.
Ah Justin be smarter man. Your ankle is already fucked. Throw it away
He heard ya.
Smart man 🙂
Agree. Should never have taken that tackle.
Herbert can’t take much of that.
Smarttalica!!!!!
Snatched that ball!!
Smartt!!!!!
There’s the big play from Smartt a few of you were hoping to see!
Lol does Roman know they can run the ball?
Their DT’s are better than our IOL
You and I might be better than our IOL.
Ah yes. That makes sense