With Nick Canepa off, Union-Tribune sports editor Jay Posner grades the Chargers after their 22-16 road loss against the San Francisco 49ers
Substitute teacher called in for Sunday night California Clash and the class responded early. Justin Herbert was 4-for-4 on the opening drive as Chargers took a first-quarter lead for the first time since Week 4. Herbert made an incredible throw to DeAndre Carter to set up a score in second quarter, then took a shot to helmet from Dre Greenlaw on scramble late in first half. The second half consisted of five possessions and three first downs as Herbert threw virtually nothing but checkdowns.
In between they held up better than expected but it must be said not much was expected.Khalil Mack had a TFL in second quarter, then a big sack in the third. Kenneth Murray Jr. knocked himself out in a collision with teammate Michael Davis and while he was out Troy Reeder got beat for 33 yards. Murray returned and got away with a face mask. Drue Tranquill missed a tackle on important third down.Coverage was adequate most of the night — except at crucial times.
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