Justin Herbert took a 17-13 halftime lead but sputtered in the second half, falling 40-17 to Tampa Bay and dropping to 8-6 with three games left in tight AFC Wild Card race.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hug after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. INGLEWOOD — The Chargers’ route to the playoffs got a lot bumpier Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
The loss dropped the Chargers to 8-6 with three games remaining. Herbert completed 21 of 33 passes for 195 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Kansas City rallied to defeat the Chargers on Matthew Wright’s 31-yard field goal as time expired. It was the Chargers’ seventh consecutive loss to the Chiefs and their 19th in the past 22 games overall. It also left a sour taste in the Chargers’ mouth entering their matchup with the Buccaneers.
Rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still’s fourth interception of the season led to Herbert’s touchdown pass to Johnston putting the Chargers in front 17-10. The Chargers failed to cash in Rachaad White’s fumble on the Buccaneers’ next possession, punting instead of attempting a field goal.Mayfield’s 57-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans put Tampa Bay back in front 20-17 on its first possession of the second half.
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