This analyst doesn't believe the Chargers are ready to hang with the AFC's elite teams.
have already gone above and beyond in their first year of a new regime. Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh have transformed what was a lackluster group in 2023 into a team that could make some noise in the playoffs this season.
They gave a valiant effort in Sunday night's 19-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but ultimately still can't get over the hump of their biggest division rivals. The Chargers have now dropped their last seven games against the Chiefs, dating back to the 2021 season.gave his take on the current state of the Chargers, claiming they aren't ready to compete with the "elites" of the AFC.
"Jim Harbaugh's Chargers are more physical. They play tough defense. It's a squad built to win," Sobleski wrote. "Yet they still can't overcome the bully in the AFC West, with two regular-season losses to the Kansas City Chiefs. While Los Angeles remains in line to capture a wildcard postseason berth, it's clear the Chargers aren't quite ready to handle the league's elite.
The Chargers are still looking good in terms of reaching the playoffs and should be healthier once that time comes around. They'll be better-equipped if they meet the Chiefs once again this year.How good is Chargers' Ladd McConkey? He was Chiefs' entire gameplanAndrew Parsaud is currently attending Penn State, where he is studying digital journalism and media. He is an avid follower of the major New York sports teams.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Justin Herbert puts Chargers among AFC's best; Jaguars officially AFC's worstJustin Herbert is making the Chargers an AFC contender, while the Jags have lost interest. Here's who's hot and who's not around the NFL.
Read more »
Do Chargers have to worry about Deion Sanders joining AFC West?Sanders could potentially become an NFL head coach this offseason.
Read more »
Chiefs win 9th straight AFC West title, beating Chargers 19-17 on bank-shot field goalMatthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Read more »
AFC standouts meet when Herbert, Chargers host Jackson's Ravens on Monday nightThe Los Angeles Chargers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night in a showdown of two of the AFC's top teams. The Chargers are back in prime time after beating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 for their fourth straight win. The Ravens lost 18-16 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, their second straight road defeat. Former Baltimore RB J.K.
Read more »
Chiefs win another nail-biter for 9th straight AFC West title, defeating Chargers 19-17The Chiefs defeated their division rival, the Los Angeles Chargers (8-5), with a last-second field goal, which bounced off the goal post and in, securing the…
Read more »
Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins joins AFC hopeful in 2025 free agency projectionsDobbins' career year could land him a large payday elsewhere.
Read more »