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Chargers' Herbert getting crash course in close losses

By JOE REEDY Marcus Mariota as quar-
AP Sports Writer terbacks since the merger
Justin Herbert won the to throw for 250-plus yards,
Campbell Trophy, which is four or more touchdowns
nicknamed the Academic and no interceptions in a
Heisman, at the University game. Jones did it three
of Oregon last year for his times last season with the
smarts on and off the field. New York Giants. Herbert
The quarterback is getting also continues to put up
a crash course in close great numbers despite not
losses as a rookie in the Na- having four offensive start-
tional Football League. ers. Right tackle Bryan Bu-
Herbert became the first laga and right guard Trai
rookie to throw for four Turner were inactive due to
touchdowns in a Monday injuries, running back Austin
Night game, but the Los Ekeler is on injured reserve
Angeles Chargers squan- and Allen suffered a back
dered another 17-point, injury during the second
second-quarter lead in a quarter and did not return.
30-27 overtime loss to the The upcoming bye week,
New Orleans Saints. The rescheduled to this week
Chargers — who became because of a myriad of
the first team since the changes to the NFL sched-
2003 Atlanta Falcons to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive ule due to the coronavirus
squander leads of 17-points end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. pandemic, couldn't come
12, 2020.
or more two straight weeks Associated Press at a better time.
— have lost four straight Los Angeles didn't commit
by a combined margin of Brees. But he has also had tor Gus Bradley. Lynn has pletion probability of 27.7% a turnover for the first time
18 points. "To be so close to watch from the side- shown he is not averse to according to the league's since its Week 1 win at Cin-
in these past four games line as all three rallied their making changes. He fired Next Gen Stats. The most cinnati, but was unable to
it hurts a lot," said Herbert teams from double-digit offensive coordinator Ken improbable completion be consistent on offense.
who completed 20 of 34 deficits. The loss to New Whisenhunt at midseason of his career happened Of its 350 yards, more than
passes for 264 yards. "I've Orleans was similar to the last year. late in the fourth quarter half came on four plays
been told that games Chargers 38-31 defeat at "You've done it before (get- with a 29-yard throw to (179). Th Chargers aver-
come down to a posses- Tampa Bay on Oct. 4. In ting it back on track) and Mike Williams down the left aged 2.6 yards on their oth-
sion or less and I have both cases, the Saints and I'm confident he can do it sideline with two defend- er 65 plays and often were

found that out very quickly. Bucs were able to score again," said Lynn, who is off ers within a yard (21.6%). behind the chains as they
We have to learn to finish just before halftime while to his second 1-4 start in four "Our front seven got after struggled to get big plays
these games." the Chargers were unable years as Chargers' coach. him pretty well. He made on first down.
Statistically, Herbert — who to muster much in the third Herbert has continued to a lot of great plays down "I hate this for him. He still
was the sixth overall pick quarter. Even though the amaze coaches and com- the stretch. ... He may be a hasn't gotten that first win
in April's draft — has held defense has been unable mentators with his ability force to be reckoned with as a starter but he has
his own with three former to make double-digit leads to complete passes under for years to come," Saints been playing out of this
league MVPs in Kansas stand three of the past four pressure and in tight win- defensive tackle Cameron world," said tight end Hunt-
City's Patrick Mahomes, weeks, coach Anthony dows. His first touchdown of Jordan said. Herbert joins er Henry, who had four re-
Tampa Bay's Tom Brady Lynn expressed confidence the night, a 17-yard strike to Daniel Jones, Baker May- ceptions for 23 yards and a
and New Orleans' Drew in defensive coordina- Keenan Allen, had a com- field, Deshaun Watson and touchdown.q

Marleau returns to Sharks in pursuit of games played record

a one-year deal worth competitive fire to win is defensive responsibility
the league minimum of still burning strong. Pat- made him one of the top
$700,000. The 41-year-old rick's lead-by-example penalty killers on Colo-
can now break Gordie demeanor is inspiring and rado," Wilson said. "And
Howe's NHL games played continues to resonate we feel that those assets,
record in the Sharks uni- with our group of younger along with his decision-
form he has worn for the players." Marleau is fifth in making and playmaking,
vast majority of his career. games played and sits 44 will bring a lot of elements
"Patrick is one of the most shy of Howe's mark going to our team."
iconic players in San Jose into next season, which Marleau brings the more
Sharks history, as well as the league is hoping to than two decades of pro
being one of the most re- start Jan. 1. He played his experience he has accu-
In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, San Jose Sharks center Patrick spected veterans in the first 19 seasons with the mulated since the Sharks
Marleau, foreground, is congratulated by teammates after he National Hockey League," Sharks before leaving for picked him second in the
scored against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second general manager Doug two years in Toronto, re- 1997 draft. He's the Sharks'
period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. Wilson said. "The leader- turned last season and franchise leader with 518
Associated Press ship he brings on and was traded to Pittsburgh goals and 1,102 points and
By STEPHEN WHYNO with the San Jose Sharks. off the ice has been well at the deadline for a is second only to longtime
AP Hockey Writer Marleau rejoined San documented over his fan- chance to win the Stanley running mate Joe Thorn-
Patrick Marleau is back Jose on Tuesday, signing tastic NHL career, and his Cup. "His quickness and ton in assists. q