The Los Angeles Chargers lost another game on Sunday in their Week 13 matchup with AFC West division rival Denver Broncos, dropping their third consecutive contest. The record stands at 4-8 now with playoffs more than a long shot. Third-year head coach Anthony Lynn laid out how the rest of the season should go for the team.
Per Gilbert Manzano of the Orange County Register on Twitter:
“I told them football is like life. We’ve been knocked down, but we’re gonna get the hell up. It’s very important how we finish this season. It says a lot about our character as a coaching staff and a team.”
Anthony Lynn on how he wants Chargers to finish the year: "I told them football is like life. We’ve been knocked down, but we’re gonna get the hell up. It’s very important how we finish this season. It says a lot about our character as a coaching staff and a team."
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) December 2, 2019
The Chargers lost on a last-minute, go-ahead field kick from Brandon McManus of the Broncos in what could be veteran franchise quarterback Philip Rivers' swan song. In the defeat, the 37-year-old Rivers threw 20/29 for 265 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Just last week rumors pointed towards a possible Rivers benching, with Lynn potentially going to backup Tyrod Taylor should the vet continue to disappoint in 2019.
Rivers has talked with coach Anthony Lynn several times since their last game, and he knows his production has to be better. Lynn and the coaches evaluated everyone during the bye week and came out thinking “it’s not just one guy why we’re 4-7.” He said Rivers knows he can’t keep turning the ball over, but everyone is going to be evaluated.
Ultimately the cause of Los Angeles' dysfunction does not rest squarely on Rivers' shoulders, but this could be the end of the line for the eight-time Pro-Bowl gunslinger.
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