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Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks on prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
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Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks on prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
The NFL playoffs are truly up and running with some cracking games. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers came up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wildcard round. And at one point, it looked like they would cruise to victory. But Herbert’s playoff ride met a legendary twist and left the NFL world in a state of shock.
The Jaguars orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in league history on Saturday. And it became really hard to believe it.
NFL world shell-shocked after the Jaguars turnaround
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Justin Herbert and the Chargers traveled to Jacksonville for the playoff game against the Jaguars. But nobody knew what was in store when the game started. The Chargers blew up a 27-point lead to give the game away to the home team. And with it, they also gave away a place in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The NFL world was shocked as nobody expected such a turnaround. So much so that NFL analyst Colin Cowherd wants a regime change at the SoFi Stadium. This is bigger moment than Herbert’s win against the Denver Broncos.
Justin Herbert deserves a big time OFFENSIVE coach. Maybe one w experience and that’s had success in playoff football. One that wouldn’t blow a 27-0 lead. One that’s respected and could build an elite staff. Anyone come to mind?
— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) January 15, 2023
Many in the NFL world agreed with Cowherd on his assessment. This fan has given their pick for the next Chargers head coach.
Sean Payton was about to be stuck with the corpse of Russell Wilson in Denver, Colorado, and now he’s gonna have Justin Herbert in Los Angeles. He’s the real winner.
— Johnathan Gutierrez (@Johnath26846101) January 15, 2023
For this fan, the Chargers are cursed as a team.
Doesn’t matter as the team is cursed. Spanos is cheap also. Chargers also will lose some guys based on Salary Cap situation now.
— Steve Johnson (@SJUltraMAGA1974) January 15, 2023
According to this fan, the franchise needs a couple of speedy wide receivers.
And a couple of Speedy WRs , No deep threat on the team.
— Everret (@EVERRET) January 15, 2023
And for this fan, the Chargers lost the battle but won the war.
Chargers lost the battle but they won the war. This was a necessary loss to get rid of Staley.
— Michael Barnaud (@BarnaudsBlitz) January 15, 2023
But this fan doesn’t want Sean Payton in the same division as Patrick Mahomes.
Why does the world want Sean Payton the in the same division is Patrick mahomes ? The nfl really out for the chiefs , from the changing of the rules for the bills , now this 🥴
— Yoooio (@Yoooio2) January 15, 2023
This fan isn’t blaming the offense for blowing out the 27-point lead in a playoff game.
I find it funny when people blame the offense for blowing a 27 point lead.
— Jake Randall (@Jake_Randall_YT) January 15, 2023
Whatever might be anyone’s emotions after the game, some of the credit of this astounding win goes to the Jaguars. Down and out in the first half, they dusted themselves and picked up the pieces in the second.
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The end of the Justin Herbert playoff ride
Justin Herbert’s playoff ride ended in a legendary way. The Chargers went into halftime with a 27-7 lead. At one point, the lead was 27-0. It looked like an easy win for the Los Angeles-based franchise. The Jaguars QB Trevor Lawerance threw as many as four interceptions. But everything changed in the second half.
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The Jaguars orchestrated an amazing turnaround to win the game 31-30. Lawrence threw three touchdown passes in the second half while Herbert’s offense could only manage a single field goal. The Jaguars’ win is the third largest turnaround in NFL history. So, will there be any changes in the Chargers staff for the next season? And how far will the Jags go this season?
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