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Cowboys Tame Chargers, LB Khalil Mack Is Feeling ‘Frustrated’ Because Of This Reason

Published 10/18/2023, 5:15 AM EDT

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In a game that was expected to showcase an intense battle between two NFL powerhouses, the Dallas Cowboys managed to secure a hard-fought 20-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. In the aftermath of this battle, Chargers’ LB Khalil Mack opened up about the team’s sentiments about the loss and its future mission.

As the team emerged from this disheartening defeat, they have but just 6 days to make their recovery and face one of the strongest teams of this season—the Kansas City Chiefs. The match-up between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Chiefs is highly anticipated, as mentioned by LB Khalil Mack as well. It is going to be a tough competition between star quarterbacks.

Khalil Mack gets candid about the recent Chargers clash

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This win over the Chargers was a crucial bounce-back for the Cowboys, who were reeling from a demoralizing loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the previous week. However, this defeat against the Cowboys has left not just the fans, but also the players deeply frustrated.

Nonetheless, they are eagerly looking forward to their game with the Kansas City Chiefs. This side of the story was recently put forth by none other than Chargers’ linebacker, Khalil Mack!

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In an interview following the game, Khalil Mack openly expressed his frustration, saying, “It’s frustrating coming off a bye week, understanding what we had in front of us, the opportunity we had on Monday Night Football, and we let ourselves down, let the fans down, and the ownership and everybody in the building.

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There was definitely a weight of the missed opportunity and the disappointment that permeated the Chargers’ locker room. The loss might have been even more disappointing given how close the competition between the two teams was. The neck to neck competition showed how driven the players in the NFL arena have been as squads gear up for another week’s showdown.

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As they look ahead to their next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Mack emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “It’s going to be a quick turnaround for Kansas City, six days to prepare.” The short preparation time adds pressure to an already frustrated team. Mack stressed the importance of moving forward, noting, “We need to flush this loss out and prepare for the next game.”

Mahomes vs. Herbert in a high-stakes clash

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The upcoming matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs promises to be an exciting battle between two talented quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. Together, they’ve signed contracts totaling more than three-quarters of a billion dollars, highlighting their star power in the NFL town.

This game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, as predicted by the over/under point total set at 50.5 points. However, history shows that the recent games between these two teams have often been closely contested, with the last two matchups being decided by a field goal.

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So, while the stage is set for an offensive showdown, it could come down to crucial plays on both sides of the ball. The Kansas City Chiefs are currently on an impressive five-game winning streak, and they recently demonstrated their strong defensive capabilities in a 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos. In contrast, the Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a loss on Monday night to the Cowboys and are now eager to make a comeback against one of the league’s top teams.

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Mahika Saini

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Mahika Saini is an NFL editor at EssentiallySports. She discovered her love for the NFL after witnessing Tom Brady win his seventh ring at the Super Bowl LV. As an athlete at the school level, Mahika formed a connection with the player's resilience, determination and toughness.
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