8 months ago
Injured Herbert Leads Chargers Toward Playoffs
Justin Herbert, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, is playing with a broken hand but has helped his team win three games in a row.
They are close to making it to the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, are struggling and might miss the playoffs again.
The Cowboys' defense has been very bad, and their owner is not happy about it.
George Pickens, a receiver for the Cowboys, has been criticized for his recent performances.
Both teams will play each other soon, with the Chargers hoping to secure a playoff spot and the Cowboys trying to stay in the playoff race.
Justin Herbert is playing with a broken non-throwing hand and has led the Chargers to three consecutive wins.
The Chargers (10-4) are close to clinching a playoff spot and will likely be a wild-card team.
Dak Prescott will play for the Cowboys (6-7-1) in their home finale against the Chargers.
The Cowboys' defense is ranked last in the NFL in pass defense and 29th overall.
George Pickens, a Cowboys receiver, has faced criticism for his recent performances.
- Who
- Justin Herbert (Chargers), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), George Pickens (Cowboys)
- What
- Chargers playoff push, Cowboys' potential elimination
- Where
- Arlington, Texas
- When
- Sunday (Cowboys' home finale)
- Why
- Chargers aiming for playoffs, Cowboys fighting for playoff spot
Key facts
- Teams
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Chargers Record
- 10-4
- Cowboys Record
- 6-7-1
- Herbert's Injury
- Broken non-throwing hand
- Prescott's Status
- Playing against Chargers
- Cowboys Defense Ranking
- Last in NFL pass defense, 29th overall
- Pickens' Receiving Yards
- 1,212 (3rd in NFL)
Quotes
Justin Herbert
Quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers
“You got to go out there and play every play like you need to win the game and to put your team in a position to win. You can't let a previous play or mistake affect the plays going forward.”
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“Getting better. That's the most important part, just getting the swelling down and getting full range of motion and control with it, just to get a good grip on the ball.”
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Jerry Jones
Owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys
“The result was that we let him make some pretty significant plays out there, plus, he played pretty well. It seems like we're always saying that about these quarterbacks. Some of them hadn't played as well, but when they play us, they play better. I think that's telling, too.”
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“Candidly, just to be very up front about it, I think if we could have gotten this defense in better shape earlier, that we could be sitting here and with the kind of wins that would have not had us in this tight spot.”
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George Pickens
Wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys
“Some people’s job is to do that, tear down character, see how much clicks they can get.”
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“Starting to get kind of old, honestly.”
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Brian Schottenheimer
First-year coach of the Dallas Cowboys
“I want to win. So the plan will be to play Dak.”
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