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    Chargers’ pass rush makes big strides as NFL trade deadline approaches

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    INGLEWOOD, Calif. — As the calendar ticks closer to the NFL’s Nov. 5 trade deadline, it becomes clear who the buyers and sellers are. Jim Harbaugh Los Angeles Chargers I need to shop around for another wide receiver.

    Chargers (4-3) beat the Spiral New Orleans Saints (2-6), 26-8Sunday. Los Angeles tied its highest point total of the season. quarterback Justin Herbert Passing for over 270 yards and second straight game with rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey He became the Chargers’ first pass catcher to surpass 100 receiving yards in a single game this year. Both are positive developments for the 24th-ranked passing offense.This Entering the NFL Week 8.

    “I think it’s all about finding our identity. Going into a game and playing it the way it’s supposed to be played,” Herbert said postgame. “If we’re throwing the ball a lot, it’s all about us using the ball smartly, taking our shots downfield and understanding the situation. “We believe we have a great offensive line and a great running game, so it’s up to us to be able to put that together.”

    Chargers are gone Week 2 with Week 7 without scoring in the second half. They finally set out to pay dirt on Sunday.

    McConkey had one standout 60-yard touchdown reception In the third period Chargers’ second-round pick The wide receiver iced the game with another impressive 9-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter.

    “We know what we can do when we click. We showed the moves for this. “It’s all about stacking plays, drives (and) plays,” McConkey said. “We know what we can be. We need to get this on tape and put it out there.”

    McConkey finished with a team-high six catches, 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

    Still, the Chargers rank in the bottom half of the league in offensive passing and red zone efficiency. They finished 3-for-12 on Sunday with their third loss. Los Angeles has the NFL’s No. 1 passing defense and a top-10 overall defense. The defensive unit kept New Orleans out of the end zone.

    “Even when we didn’t come out on top, our defense played well. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to put up points,” said McConkey, who led the Chargers with 30 catches and 376 receiving yards this season. “They’re holding people down and creating turnovers. We’ve got to take advantage of that. These guys have been all year long.” “They were great.”

    Will the Chargers try to trade for a receiver?

    Herbert and the Chargers’ passing offense are still finding their identity after Week 8. Sunday’s victory was due to wide receivers Quentin Johnston (ankle) and DJ Chark Jr. It is considered to be achieved without (groin), but they can use another weapon in attack if they wish. Make a serious playoff push.

    New York Jets acquire Davante Adams, Buffalo Bills traded for Amari Cooper And Kansas City Chiefs added DeAndre Hopkins to their roster. Wide receiver is an in-demand position. Wide outlets like Carolina Panthers‘ Diontae Johnson and New York Jets‘ Mike Williams (a former Charger) is said to still be available. Will the Chargers go shopping for wide receiver help?

    Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have a little more than a week to decide on their first major midseason decision together.

    “I know he’s always got our back. He’s got our front. He’s got both sides of it,” Harbaugh said of Hortiz. I know he’ll always do whatever he can to help our team.”

    Follow USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.

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