After the Chargers secured their fourth win of the season with a 20-17 victory over the Falcons, they saw a fairly dramatic rise in ESPN’s latest round of power rankings, going up five spots from No. 28 up to No. 23.
“Basically, not much has gone right for the Chargers, except — and it’s a big exception — quarterback Justin Herbert,” says Chargers beat writer Shelley Smith. “Even though this team has just four wins, Herbert has saved the season and given Chargers fans something to look forward to next season.