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Fresh off a heartbreaking loss to the Patriots, the Los Angeles Chargers came up with a crucial road win against the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. As they look to make a return to the postseason, the Chargers were playing like a team on a mission as they knocked off a young and determined Eagles squad with playoff hopes of their own.
In their relentless pursuit to re-establish a winning culture and make a surprise playoff run this season, the Chargers refused to back down in their close Week 9 victory against the Eagles. With all this going for the Chargers, let's now take a look at the two biggest takeaways from their victory on Sunday.
Chargers Week 9 Takeaways After Beating Eagles
The Chargers are a resilient bunch
After a continued back-and-forth with the Eagles where they trailed for a huge portion of the game, the Chargers were able to storm their way back and hand Philly a heartbreaking loss. With big performances from Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Jared Cook, the Chargers were able to power their way through with key contributions from their star offensive players while denying the Eagles of another win.
As they look ahead to their Week 10 match-up with the Vikings, it can definitely be expected that the Chargers will look reassert their dominance on offense and utilize the passing game against the Vikings hard-nosed defensive unit. Hoping to stay on the winning track and keep the momentum going, the Chargers have proven that they can never be counted out with the game on the line.
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LA's looking like a legit playoff threat
With a few comeback wins under their belt already, the Chargers are looking as electric as ever. Their perfect balance of youth, talent, and veteran leadership has propelled them to new heights and put them in the driver's seat with the potential to win the AFC West title and gain homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
A deep and multi-talented squad like this definitely shouldn't be overlooked as a legitimate playoff contender and considering how much they've grown as a team over the past season, it wouldn't be the least bit surprising to see them go on a tear in the postseason. As the ultimate wild card, you never know what you're going to get with this streaky bunch – especially given the depth and talent this team possesses.
LA has shown why they would make for the ultimate upset threat in this year's playoff's with a slew of statement wins. So keep an eye out for this disruptive and booming Chargers squad to make some noise in what's already been a crazy NFL season. Hoping to get over the hump and return to postseason relevance, the Chargers are poised to go on a tear and climb the ranks of the ultra-competitive AFC landscape.
After a ton of turnover and a new game plan that's been crafted to perfection, the Chargers are on to bigger and better things and have already been one of the fun surprises of the 2021-22 NFL season. So come playoff time, these youthful and tough-minded Chargers will make for a tough out.
