The tables have definitely turned in the AFC West.
With their 19-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers moved into a first-place tie in the Division.
Not bad for a team that started 0-4, huh?
While sporting their throwback royal blue uniforms, quarterback Philip Rivers and wide receiver Keenan Allen looked every bit as iconic as great Chargers of the past. Rivers finished 31-of-43 for 344 yards and a touchdown that moved him into seventh place all-time in passing touchdowns. Allen caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Most importantly, the Bolts have played their way back into the playoff hunt. They are also one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now.
Welcome to L.A., Travis Coons
With Nick Novak placed on IR, new Chargers kicker Travis Coons was about to be intruduced to the Bolts in true ‘trial by fire’ fashion. After missing a 38-yard field-goal attempt in the first quarter, Coons made one from 21 yards out in the second quarter to put Los Angeles up 3-0.

Coons made a 40-yard field goal (his second) on the Chargers’ next offensive possession. However, the Browns quickly responded with a 28-yard touchdown from rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer to tight end David Njoku. Cleveland’s five-play, 65-yard drive included a 28-yard reception from wide receiver Josh Gordon, who played in his first NFL regular-season game since 2014.
-
Ep 103: Tom Brady Retires, Sean Payton To Broncos, Super Bowl Primer
by Full Press Coverage on February 5, 2023 at 3:49 pm
Coons converted on a 22-yard field goal as time expired, his third of the quarter — to give the Chargers a 9-7 lead at halftime. Coons finished the day with four field goals and helped to make Chargers fans feel a bit less uneasy about the kicking game than they did yesterday.
Sealing the Deal
Once again, Keenan Allen continued to prove his place among the league’s most productive receivers. Los Angeles opened the second half with a 10-play, 78-yard drive that ended with a seven-yard touchdown reception by Allen. Allen compiled 33 catches for 436 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games.

The Browns drove deep into Chargers territory with under five minutes remaining in the game. On third-and-goal from the 15-yard line, defensive end Joey Bosa earned his 11.5 sack of 2017 on Kizer, who fumbled. Linebacker Denzel Perryman recovered and the Chargers took over from their own 20.
Quick Strikes
Tight end Hunter Henry had 81 yards on seven receptions.
Wide receiver Travis Benjamin caught four passes for 68 yards against his former team.
Running back Melvin Gordon ran for 77 yards on 19 carries.
Cornerback Casey Hayward was active for this game, despite the death of his brother earlier in the week
Next Up:
The Chargers will host the Washington Redskins in Week 14 at StubHub Center. Kickoff is on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1:05 p.m. Pacific (CBS).
–Mike D’Abate is a Managing Editor and National Content Writer for Full Press Sports Coverage Sports Media. He covers the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots. Follow him on Twitter @mdabateFPC
-
Ep 142: Former Washington Quarterback And Super Bowl Champion Doug Williams Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on February 3, 2023 at 10:19 pm
Former Washington quarterback and Super Bowl champion Doug Williams joins […]
-
Ep 141: Andy Reid, Eagles, And Conference Championship Weekend w/ Joe Bannerby Full Press Coverage on January 27, 2023 at 5:36 pm
Clark and Ira are joined by former Eagles President Joe Banner to talk […]
-
Ep 137: Hall Of Fame Discussion w/ John Turneyby Full Press Coverage on December 30, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Football historian John Turney of Pro Football Journal joins Clark and Ira […]
-
Ep 136: Remembering The Longest Game Ever Played With Larry Littleby Full Press Coverage on December 24, 2022 at 1:09 am
On the 51-year anniversary of the longest game ever played (Chiefs vs. […]
-
Ep 135: Hall of Fame Semifinalist Jahri Evans Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on December 16, 2022 at 3:51 pm
Former Saints guard and 2023 HOF Semifinalist Jahri Evans joins Clark and […]
-
Ep 134: Remember AFL/NFL Star John Hadl with Nick Canepaby Full Press Coverage on December 8, 2022 at 2:39 pm
Former Hall of Fame voter, Nick Canepa, joins Clark and Ira to discuss the […]
-
Ep 133: Hall Of Fame Semifinalist Henry Ellard Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2022 at 4:28 pm
Former Rams and Redskins wide receiver, Henry Ellard, joins Clark and Ira […]
-
Ep 132: Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Semifinalists w/ Rick Gosselinby Full Press Coverage on November 22, 2022 at 6:15 pm
Clark and Ira are joined by Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Rick Gosselin […]
-
Ep 131: 'Football Heaven' With PFHOF Senior Advisor Joe Horriganby Full Press Coverage on November 17, 2022 at 5:55 pm
Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior Advisor, Joe Horrigan, joins Clark and […]
-
Ep 130: Remembering John McVay With Hall of Famer Eddie DeBartolo Jr.by Full Press Coverage on November 13, 2022 at 1:42 am
Clark and Ira are joined by Hall of Fame owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. to […]
-
Ep 271: NFL Championship Roundby Full Press Coverage on January 26, 2023 at 1:58 pm
-
Ep 270: NFL Divisional Roundby Full Press Coverage on January 19, 2023 at 1:31 am
-
Ep 269: NFL Playoff Previewby Full Press Coverage on January 12, 2023 at 4:13 am
-
Ep 268: Week 16 Fantasy Rankingsby Full Press Coverage on December 21, 2022 at 9:45 pm
-
(Episode 3.2) Offseason Talk with the "Command This!" Podcastby Full Press Coverage on February 1, 2023 at 3:04 am
George Carmi hosts Steve, Dev, and Phil as they discuss the Commanders […]
-
Ep 167: Super Bowl LVII Previewby Full Press Coverage on February 1, 2023 at 12:33 am
This season premiere featured a preview of the NFL's season finale. In […]
-
2/3 - Tom Brady Retires... For Goodby Full Press Coverage on February 3, 2023 at 2:20 pm
Ian and John react to Tom Brady's second, and likely final, retirement. […]
-
1/31 - Tom Brady and the 49ers, Aaron Rodgers Futureby Full Press Coverage on January 31, 2023 at 9:00 am
Ian and John discuss whether or not the 49ers loss in the NFC Championship […]
-
1/30 - Conference Championship Recap: Eagles, Chiefs Advanceby Full Press Coverage on January 30, 2023 at 10:35 am
Ian and John recap the Eagles and Chiefs victories on Conference […]
-
1/27 - Conference Championship Preview: Who is Going To The Super Bowl?by Full Press Coverage on January 27, 2023 at 9:50 am
Ian and John preview Conference Championship Weekend and give their picks […]
-
Talkamania Episode 230by Talkamania on September 6, 2022 at 11:43 pm
-
Talkamania Episode 229by Talkamania on August 5, 2022 at 3:37 am
-
Boot 2 The Face Episode 211 "Steel Reserve"by Boot 2 The Face on January 28, 2023 at 6:59 pm
We preview the Royal Rumble and other things in the week of pro wreslting. […]
-
Boot 2 The Face Episode 210 "No Monè, No Monè, No Monè"by Boot 2 The Face on January 19, 2023 at 12:55 am
Rucker and EJ are back discussing Rucker going to Impacts Hard to Kill […]
-
Ep. 92: Lamar University Head Baseball Coach Will Davisby Full Press Coverage on February 6, 2023 at 6:00 am
-
Kings at Pelicansby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 8:00 pm
-
Nuggets at Timberwolvesby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 7:15 pm
-
Raptors at Grizzliesby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm
-
76ers at Knicksby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 5:30 pm
-
Cavaliers at Pacersby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 4:30 pm
-
Ep 103: Tom Brady Retires, Sean Payton To Broncos, Super Bowl Primerby Full Press Coverage on February 5, 2023 at 3:49 pm
-
Magic at Hornetsby Broken Controller Media on February 5, 2023 at 3:30 pm
-
Hawks at Nuggetsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 10:00 pm
-
Mavericks at Warriorsby Broken Controller Media on February 4, 2023 at 9:00 pm
-
1/6 - Damar Hamlin Update, Bills/Bengals, AFC Playoffs, Week 18 Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 6, 2023 at 3:11 pm
-
Winter Classic: Bruins Rally To Beat Penguins At Fenwayby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:09 am
-
1/3 - Bills/Bengals Postponed; Bruins Topple Penguins In Winter Classicby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:05 am
-
1/2 - Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Week 17, Bills/Bengalsby Full Press Coverage on January 3, 2023 at 3:22 am
-
12/30 - New Year's Eve, Luka Doncic, NBA Talk, Week 17 Preview and Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 1, 2023 at 2:29 am
-
Aaron Rodgers, Packers Win Third Straight; Playoffs In Sightby Full Press Coverage on December 27, 2022 at 7:36 pm