A year ago, the @chargers missed out on the playoffs in the final seconds of the season.
Now, they’re in the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and we get to see Justin Herbert in the postseason for the first time in his career. (THREAD ⬇️)
The season got off to a rocky 5-5 start, with the team dealing with key injuries from top players.
But, with 5 wins in their last 7 games, the Bolts kept fighting and secured a wild card spot in Week 16.
One of the biggest keys to the @chargers success? @AustinEkeler the @NFLFantasy KING.
He led the league with 18 scrimmage TD and had 107 receptions in 2022, tied for 2nd-most in NFL history by a RB.
And when the duo of @Keenan13Allen & @darealmike_dub are healthy together, this team looks scary.
In the 4 games Williams & Allen both played 50+ pct of snaps in 2022, the Chargers were 4-0 and Herbert led the NFL in completion percentage (73.7).
Don't sleep on the defense either.
Offseason pickup @FiftyDeuce leads the Chargers in sacks (8.0), TFL (12), & QB hits (12) this season and earned himself his 7th career Pro Bowl nod.
.@DerwinJames was named to his third Pro Bowl behind another stellar season, posting 115 total tackles, 4 sacks, 2 INTs and 2 forced fumbles in just 14 games.
Meanwhile, Justin Herbert continues to do Justin Herbert things.
He broke his own franchise record for for most completions (477) and attempts (699) in a season.
And then he makes throws like this that make you go 😱
The @chargers are ready to take the next step and get a big win in the #SuperWildCard.
But, will the AFC South Champion Jaguars stand in their way?
📺: #LACvsJAX -- Saturday 8:15pm ET on NBC
📱: Stream on NFL+
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