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Chargers quarterback Easton Stick passes under pressure from Rams defensive lineman Tyler Davis during the Chargers’ 13-9 preseason loss Saturday at SoFi Stadium. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
Easton Stick was again given the first half to prove himself as the Chargers’ backup to injured quarterback Justin Herbert. While his performance improved over the preseason opener, it fell short of expectations in Saturday’s 13-9 loss against the Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Here are some key takeaways from the Chargers’ loss:
Stick vs. Perez
Chargers quarterback Easton Stick, left, passes the ball during the first half Saturday. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)
Stick completed eight of 13 passes for 85 yards, but his play was marred by overthrown balls and costly turnovers — a fumbled snap at the one-yard line and a red-zone interception.
He did flash his athleticism, rushing five times for 22 yards, the bulk of which came from 12 yards on a designed run.
Luis Perez took over in the second half, completing 13 of 20 passes for 78 yards and leading a field-goal drive. Perez looked more comfortable in the pocket than in his preseason debut and found success connecting on short passes. Despite this, he fumbled while being sacked.
For coach Jim Harbaugh, Stick’s performance represented progress from the previous week. Harbaugh highlighted the offense’s ability to move the ball, string together plays and convert first downs. He emphasized, however, that the Chargers need to focus on scoring points and capitalizing on possessions.
Stick will start the Chargers’ preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys, Harbaugh said.
Costly errors
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh leads his players onto the field before Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
How many ways can a team sabotage itself? The Chargers tried to answer that question in the first half.
Costly errors and turnovers turned promising drives into setbacks. Stick’s goal-line fumble in the…
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Publish date : 2024-08-18 05:29:36
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