What Chargers said following loss to Dolphins
The Chargers didn’t blow a large lead or have it come down to the final drive to determine the outcome of the game. Instead, the Dolphins outplayed Los Angeles in all three phases of the game, taking care of business by the score of 29-21.
“We got outplayed in all three phases, very disappointed,” coach Anthony Lynn said. But he specifically pointed to special teams.
Special teams has been an ongoing issue all season and it became more evident today with the blocked punt, pair of penalties, and consistent poor field position, both on offense and defense.
Lynn said there were some guys out there today who won’t be out there next weekend when he was asked about the lackluster showing in that department.
The Chargers offense was held in check by Miami’s fearsome defense.
“We definitely underperformed on the offensive side of the ball,” quarterback Justin Herbert said.
The Dolphins got in Herbert’s head early and often with their disguised coverages and blitzes they threw, which led to the team deciding to run the ball more to take the pressure off of the rookie.
Many saw it as head-scratching, given the fact that Herbert has thrived even under the most pressure, but he said running the ball frequently on early downs was the team’s game plan going into the game.
Sitting at 2-7, the hope held by players in regards to the rest of the 2020 season is starting to diminish. While they remain optimistic with their words, their expressions said otherwise.
“We got seven more opportunities. It hurts but you see a lot of talent and grit in this locker room. I’ll go to battle with these guys any day of the week,” tight end Hunter Henry said.
“I am just mad. We are a much better team than 2-7,” cornerback Michael Davis said.
“Every loss is tough and every loss is frustrating. We have another chance and opportunity to play football next week,” Herbert said.
