The Los Angeles Chargers fell short to the Miami Dolphins 34-36 in their home opener.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert made 33 passes for 228 yards, running back Austin Ekeler rushed for 117 yards from 16 carries and wide receiver Keenan Allen made six catches for 76 yards.
Justin Herbert garnered all the attention when he took the field for the first time in his young NFL career, taking on the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
After 30 years, Monday Night Football returned to Los Angeles and it was nothing short of a humdinger. Lead changes and ties ensued as two top-notch NFL teams battled.
The Los Angeles Chargers opened the regular season with a 38-28 loss at the hands of AFC West Divisional rivals Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 9 at StubHub Center. “They outplayed us,” Chargers second year head coach Anthony Lynn said matter-of-factly. With four dropped passes, a muffed punt return, and an interception, the Chargers fell into a deficit that the team could not overcome. “It’s one of those games that you’re sick that you let it get away because you didn’t make all the plays,” added Philip Rivers, Chargers quarterback. In the first quarter alone, Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill scored two
One can argue the Chargers defense and overall health will make them favorites for the matchup.