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Offensive tackle Sam Tevi #69 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 hugs teammate wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Kicker Mike Badgley #4 of the Los Angeles Chargers kicks the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Strong safety Jahleel Addae #36 of the Los Angeles Chargers ntercepts pass intended for tight end Jaeden Graham #87 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 of the Atlanta Falcons intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Los Angeles Chargers celebrate after a interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Kicker Mike Badgley #4 celebrates with punter Ty Long #1 of the Los Angeles Chargers after kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Kicker Mike Badgley #4 of the Los Angeles Chargers kicks the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Kicker Mike Badgley #4 celebrates with teammate tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers after kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Free safety Nasir Adderley #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles wide receiver Russell Gage #83 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers is upended by cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Kicker Mike Badgley #4 celebrates with teammate tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers after kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 celebrates with wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a first down past strong safety Keanu Neal #22 and cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 hugs teammate wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a first down past cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Defensive end Steven Means #55 and teammate long snapper Josh Harris #47 of the Atlanta Falcons kneel as the Los Angeles Chargers defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass and runs for touchdown past cornerback Chris Harris #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Casey Hayward #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers reaches for a pass in from of wide receiver Russell Gage #83 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after throwing a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers is upended and injured go up for a pass linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falconsin the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 hugs teammate wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Free safety Nasir Adderley #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs a punt for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Justin Jackson #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against defensive end Steven Means #55 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Tight end Jared Rice #40 of the Los Angeles Chargers its upended against the Atlanta Falcons n the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Free safety Nasir Adderley #24 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver K.J. Hill #84 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass in the end zone for touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Laquon Treadwell #80 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers just misses a interception in the end zone in front of wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers is upended and injured go up for a pass linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falconsin the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for first down against the f] in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass for first down against cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Tyron Johnson #83 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass for first down against cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass in the end zone for touchdown past cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Atlanta Falcons pressure quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver K.J. Hill #84 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass for yardage against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs fora first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Head coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks with an official against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Chris Harris #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers speaks to his teammates on the bench against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Head coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons catches pass for first down against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers is upended and injured go up for a pass linebacker Foye Oluokun #54 of the Atlanta Falconsin the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Los Angeles Chargers tackles running back Todd Gurley #21 of the Atlanta Falcons iin the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Todd Gurley #21 of the Atlanta Falcons smiles against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Laquon Treadwell #80 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass in the end zone for touchdown past cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Cornerback Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers just misses a interception in the end zone in front of wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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wide receiver Calvin Ridley #18 celebrates with teammate wide receiver Brandon Powell #15 of the Atlanta Falcons after a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches pass in the end zone for touchdown past cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
INGLEWOOD — It had been a few weeks since Justin Herbert was the center of attention for the Chargers’ miserable 2020 season.
A comical final series of mistakes against the Buffalo Bills and an embarrassing shutout defeat to the New England Patriots took away the spotlight from Herbert’s historic rookie season the past two weeks.
Herbert had multiple opportunities to regain the spotlight on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons with a fourth-quarter comeback. Herbert did his part after shaking off a late interception, but it was kicker Michael Badgley who received the attention.
Badgley made the game-winning 43-yard field goal as time expired to give the Chargers a 20-17 win at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers improved to 4-9 and snapped a two-game losing streak.
Chargers defensive backs Jahleel Addae and Michael Davis each recorded a clutch interception in the fourth quarter to set up the comeback victory.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had three interceptions with 224 passing yards and one touchdown. Herbert completed 36 of 44 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Herbert added to his season touchdown total when he found wide receiver Tyron Johnson while moving to his right for a 12-yard touchdown pass and tying the game 17-17 with 1:10 left in the third quarter.
Herbert became the fourth rookie quarterback in NFL history to record 25 touchdown passes or more in a season. Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield were the other rookie quarterbacks to reach that mark.
A week after being shut out, the Chargers scored on their opening drive with a lengthy 15-play, 83-yard drive that ate 9:33 off the clock. Herbert finished the drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 7-0 lead with 3:57 in the first quarter.
The Falcons quickly responded after wide receiver Russell Gage took the shotgun snap and evaded pressure to connect with fellow wideout Calvin Ridley for a 39-yard touchdown pass to tie the game 7-7 with 21 seconds left in the opening quarter. Gage took a hit from Joey Bosa before releasing the impressive trick-play throw on third-and-1.
The Chargers became the first team since the 2014 Houston Texans to allow two touchdown passes from wide receivers in a season. Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley had one against the Chargers in Week 12.
The Chargers missed two opportunities to score touchdowns inside the red zone during the second quarter. Safety Nasir Adderley had a 76-yard kick return, but the Chargers settled for a 35-yard field goal from Badgley to tie the game 10-10 with 8:13 left in the second quarter.
Similar to their embarrassing final drive in Buffalo, the Chargers ran the ball up the middle on the Falcons’ 8-yard line with no timeouts left and 22 seconds remaining before halftime. That forced the Chargers’ special teams unit to hurry onto the field for a field-goal attempt, but they were called for an illegal shift and entered the locker room with a 17-10 deficit.
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