All of it labored out for the Chargers within the first half of their wild card recreation towards the Jaguars on Saturday. Los Angeles led 27–7 at halftime and gave the impression to be on its method to the AFC divisional spherical after a powerful first half efficiency.
That was till Jags head coach Doug Pederson put collectively a masterclass in play-calling and Trevor Lawrence redeemed himself within the second half after throwing 4 interceptions within the first half-hour of motion. After Lawrence’s fourth landing cross, a nine-yard reception to Christian Kirk, with 5:25 left within the fourth quarter, Chargers defensive finish Joey Bosa believed the officers missed a false begin penalty. towards Jacksonville.
When the penalty was not referred to as, Bosa went to the sideline and slammed his helmet on the bottom in frustration, choosing up the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Bosa’s foul allowed the Jaguars to reap the benefits of a two-point conversion try from the one-yard line.
In consequence, Lawrence slipped the ball into the tip zone, chopping the Jaguars’ deficit to 30-28. Following a Jacksonville defensive stance, Lawrence and the Jaguars’ offense moved the ball down the sphere methodically, organising Riley Patterson for the game-winning 36-yard discipline aim.
Jacksonville’s victory returns the Jaguars to the AFC divisional spherical for the primary time since 2017. The season involves an finish for the Chargers and a wave of uncertainty hangs over the way forward for Chargers head coach Brandon Staley following the loss.