Author: Chris Spiering

Chris graduated from the University of San Diego where he studied Communications. During his time in San Diego, Chris started writing for a local website called East Village Times and contributes regularly about the Padres and is credentialed by the SD Loyal SC. Chris will be covering the Los Angeles Chargers as the beat writer.

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Neither side could escape the penalty bug on Sunday. A potential high-scoring matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys turned into a bust, as mistakes took over the game. Dallas nailed a 56-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein to win the game as time expired. Slow Start for Los Angeles Chargers The Cowboys’ offense was rolling to start the game. An 11-play drive set up a Tony Pollard touchdown from four yards out. The Chargers’ defense couldn’t stop the run or short-pass game on that possession. Ezekiel Elliott ran in another touchdown from five yards out to…

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The Los Angeles Chargers open the 2021 season 1-0 with a big-time victory over the Washington Football Team. This was a major test for LA, as WFT’s defense came to play. Justin Herbert showed why he was voted as the 2020 Rookie of the Year, by throwing dimes all game long. Big Justin Herbert Performances Leads Chargers to Week 1 Win First Half The Chargers’ opening drive was a thing of beauty. They drove right down the field and Austin Ekeler punched it in from about four yards out. Washington’s defense is one of the best, but the Bolts’ offense…

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The time has come. It is officially football season! The Los Angeles Chargers head to the nation’s capital to take on last year’s NFC East Champions for their Week 1 matchup. In what is expected to be the biggest NFL season yet, the Chargers are beginning to make a name for themselves. A brand new coaching staff and the return of Offensive Rookie of the Year Justin Herbert should propel the Bolts to higher expectations in 2021. Last season didn’t turn out how the Los Angeles Chargers would have hoped, but finishing the season winning their last four games should…

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The Los Angeles Chargers shocked many with a few surprising roster cuts as the regular season arrives Los Angeles utilized the entire preseason as tryouts for the team. Hardly any of the starters played, besides a few linemen and linebackers. That allowed for many of the backups and rookies to earn reps in the three games. Regardless of the results, head coach Brandon Staley and his staff had a lot of thinking to do leading up to Tuesday’s roster deadline. The Chargers decided to format an unusual roster that left many questioning some decisions. Offensively, they kept three quarterbacks, four…

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The Los Angeles Chargers hosted their final home game of the preseason, although it seemed more like an away game with the crowd filled with red. It was clear that the majority of the fans were not there to support the Chargers. Regardless, there were great plays from both sides that created an electric atmosphere. San Fransisco got on the board first, with a sack for a safety early in the game. Right Tackle Trey Pipkins allowed edge rusher Jordan Willis to cobble up quarterback Easton Stick within seconds. The Chargers responded with a touchdown and later a field goal…

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Even though it was a Los Angeles Chargers preseason game, the Chargers took the first game in Sofi Stadium between the two Los Angeles rivals. The Chargers start the preseason 1-0, after a strong defensive showing. Scoring certainly wasn’t easy for either squad, but there were plenty of highlights in narrow victory. Chargers’ head coach Brandon Staley earned a win in his head-coaching debut, defeating his former team where he served as defensive coordinator last season. Takeaways From the Chargers Preseason Win The offense for the Chargers on the first drive showed great signs, even with the most of the…

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Los Angeles Chargers starting running back Austin Ekeler is one of the top fantasy football RBs in the league. He is more of a receiving back, but certainly earns plenty of carries in the trenches. Ekeler missed six games due to an injury last year, but played extremely well in the games he appeared in. He played in eight full games with quarterback Justin Herbert and saw 63 total targets. Ekeler’s 2019 season was the best of his career, where he earned a total of 217 fantasy points, with his FPTS/G at 13.6. He finished last season averaging 11.1 FPTS/G…

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Mike Williams could be in for a breakout 2021 season, with reigning Rookie of the Year Justin Herbert heading into his second year as quarterback. The 2020 season did not provide stellar fantasy football production from the former No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Williams finished the season ranked as the No. 48 overall receiver, far below his potential. He finished the 2020 season 32nd in touchdowns (5), 42nd in yards (756), 80th in contested catch rate (27.3) and 25th in drops (3.0). Williams averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game, which may make many fantasy players avoid…

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