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The Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line issues just won’t go away, and once again, Justin Herbert spent most of Sunday’s game running for cover. In a 35–6 Week 11 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the protection completely fell apart, and the biggest example came late in the first half.

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Facing fourth down, Jaguars lineman B.J. Green II exploded off the edge, blew right past Trey Pipkins III, and crushed Herbert in the backfield. It looked like a textbook sack, but the refs flagged it for roughing the passer instead. Herbert headed to the medical tent for a quick check, and with the drive dead, the Chargers had no choice but to punt.

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Right after the game, the Chargers’ head coach, Jim Harbaugh, called out the O-line for Herbert’s protection. “We didn’t do a good enough job in that regard as well,” the HC said. “We gotta be better, gotta work to be better.”

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Keshav Pareek is a Senior NFL Features Writer at EssentiallySports, where he has covered two action-packed football seasons. He also contributes to the ES Behind the Scenes series, spotlighting the lives of top NFL stars off the field. Keshav is known for weaving humor into serious sports writing and connecting with readers by tapping into the emotional heart of the game. He’s particularly fascinated by the NFL Draft’s “Green Room” drama and remains puzzled by Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected draft slide, an outcome he calls downright baffling. With a fresh wave of breakout talent on the horizon, Keshav is primed for another thrilling season. A lifelong NFL fan, Keshav closely follows quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, drawing inspiration from their leadership and playmaking ability in his coverage. He brings a mix of sharp analysis and narrative storytelling to every story, providing readers with a compelling view of the league both on and off the field.

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