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Los Angeles Chargers news: Bolts earn ‘C’ grade in loss to Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers fell just short of securing their first win of the 2026 season after a late-game collapse against the Denver Broncos. Down by a single point with under 11 minutes remaining, the Chargers’ offense stalled on a failed fourth-down attempt, handing the Broncos the ball at their own 41-yard line.

Denver capitalized with 13 unanswered points, while turnovers from Justin Herbert sealed the loss. The Chargers’ struggles extended beyond the scoreboard, with Herbert completing just 12 of 24 passes for 121 yards and five sacks, further exposing offensive vulnerabilities.

The absence of starting left tackle Rashawn Slater compounded the issues, leaving Herbert with little time to operate. Despite the defeat, CBS Sports’ John Breech awarded the Chargers a ‘C’ grade, citing systemic offensive breakdowns that threaten their playoff hopes before December.

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