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The NFL playoffs are truly up and running with some cracking games. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers came up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wildcard round. And at one point, it looked like they would cruise to victory. But Herbert’s playoff ride met a legendary twist and left the NFL world in a state of shock.

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The Jaguars orchestrated one of the biggest turnarounds in league history on Saturday. And it became really hard to believe it.

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NFL world shell-shocked after the Jaguars turnaround

Justin Herbert and the Chargers traveled to Jacksonville for the playoff game against the Jaguars. But nobody knew what was in store when the game started. The Chargers blew up a 27-point lead to give the game away to the home team. And with it, they also gave away a place in the divisional round of the playoffs.

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The NFL world was shocked as nobody expected such a turnaround. So much so that NFL analyst Colin Cowherd wants a regime change at the SoFi Stadium. This is bigger moment than Herbert’s win against the Denver Broncos.

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Many in the NFL world agreed with Cowherd on his assessment. This fan has given their pick for the next Chargers head coach.

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For this fan, the Chargers are cursed as a team.

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According to this fan, the franchise needs a couple of speedy wide receivers.

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And for this fan, the Chargers lost the battle but won the war.

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But this fan doesn’t want Sean Payton in the same division as Patrick Mahomes.

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This fan isn’t blaming the offense for blowing out the 27-point lead in a playoff game.

Whatever might be anyone’s emotions after the game, some of the credit of this astounding win goes to the Jaguars. Down and out in the first half, they dusted themselves and picked up the pieces in the second.

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The end of the Justin Herbert playoff ride

Justin Herbert’s playoff ride ended in a legendary way. The Chargers went into halftime with a 27-7 lead. At one point, the lead was 27-0. It looked like an easy win for the Los Angeles-based franchise. The Jaguars QB Trevor Lawerance threw as many as four interceptions. But everything changed in the second half.

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The Jaguars orchestrated an amazing turnaround to win the game 31-30. Lawrence threw three touchdown passes in the second half while Herbert’s offense could only manage a single field goal. The Jaguars’ win is the third largest turnaround in NFL history. So, will there be any changes in the Chargers staff for the next season? And how far will the Jags go this season?

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Shivam Pratap Singh is a seasoned NFL writer at Essentially Sports. With a master's degree in international and area studies from a prestigious university, Shivam leverages his academic background to gain a deeper understanding of the global impact of sports. Shivam's passion for football developed early in his career as a writer. One of his breakthrough moments as a writer came when he reported on the '49ers GM John Lynch QB Announcement', demonstrating his talent for breaking news and providing insightful analysis. When not immersed in football, Shivam keeps up with the latest happenings in his favorite soccer club, Manchester United, and the wild European soccer scene. He is a passionate fan of the sport and enjoys writing about the intersection of football and culture.

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