Chargers get pushed around by Commanders in frustrating loss

The Los Angeles Chargers continued their slide Sunday with a 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders at SoFi Stadium, a game that began with promise but quickly unraveled. Here’s how the Bolts graded out in another frustrating defeat: (27 unanswered points)

Quarterbacks: B
Justin Herbert was sharp under relentless pressure, accounting for most of the team’s offense. His late goal-line interception hurt, but with veryblittle protection or running support, Herbert’s effort remained one of the few bright spots.

Running Backs: D
Omarion Hampton flashed early before an ankle injury forced him out, leaving Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal to shoulder the load. The ground game was virtually nonexistent, forcing Herbert to do it all once again.

Receivers: D-
Keenan Allen reached 1,000 career catches faster than anyone in NFL history, Ladd McConkey scored his first touchdown and nearly housed a punt return, (penalty) and Quentin Johnston had a couple of key grabs. But Johnston’s very costly fumble flipped momentum, and overall production lagged badly.

Offensive Line: N (for No Chance)
The patchwork unit just couldn’t hold up, especially right tackle Trey Pipkins III, who was flagged three times — including penalties that wiped out two long completions.

Defensive Line: F+
Teair Tart’s forced fumble provided a spark, but Washington gashed the Chargers for 163 rushing yards. Injuries, including Da’Shawn Hand’s groin issue, compounded the struggles.

Linebackers: D-
Troy Dye tallied 11 tackles and three for losses but was burned in coverage on a key play. The group lacked impact.

Secondary: D
Tarheeb Still broke up two passes before a late pass interference ended any hope of a rally. Derwin James Jr. missed critical tackles, part of an overall sloppy performance.

Special Teams: D-
Cameron Dicker nailed a 55-yarder and JK Scott punted well, but Marlowe Wax’s roughing-the-punter penalty before halftime was a backbreaker that erased a potential 17-7 lead.

Coaching: F+
Jim Harbaugh’s opening script worked — for a quarter. Then came the self-inflicted wounds: turnovers, penalties, and poor discipline. In two weeks, the Chargers have nearly 200 yards in penalties and zero consistency.

Next Up: at Miami Miami is struggling at 1-4, but the Chargers’ own dysfunction makes this matchup anything but a gimme. History doesn’t help either — the Bolts haven’t won in Miami since 1982.

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