Bolts From The Blue

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers Week 13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions regarding how the Chargers lost and some of the major turning points in the game. Defensively the Chargers began the game strong holding Josh Jacobs to under 40 yards rushing in the first quarter but then the flood gates opened and Jacobs finished with 144 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers got two quick turnovers, a fumble caused by Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray on Josh Jacobs and Asante Samuel Jr. tipped a pass in the air that cornerback Bryce Callahan returned for a touchdown. Right after that, the Raiders scored on five of their next seven possessions gaining the lead that won them the game despite two chances for Justin Herbert to come back from behind to win. Offensively, Justin Herbert and company only scored one touchdown off an incredible 4th down throw from Herbert to Keenan Allen in the end zone. For the seventh game in a row the Chargers o

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers win over the Arizona Cardinals on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions regarding how the Chargers lost and some of the major turning points in the game. Defensively the Chargers got ran over to start the game with the Cardinals rushing for 72 yards in just the first quarter. Arizona jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead off a 33-yard Kyler Murray dart over the middle to DeAndre Hopkins who caught it and shrugged off a poor tackle attempt from rookie free safety JT Woods. While they later gave up touchdowns to James Connor through the air and Kyler Murray on the ground, they were able to clamp down late to give the offense a chance to win it late forcing three 3-and-outs to end the game. Offensively, Justin Herbert and company got off to another slow start gaining only 11 yards on 12 plays resulting in three straight punts. On their next three possessions (not including the kneel down going into halftime) the Chargers scored seventeen point

Once a month–throughout the entirety of the NFL season, we will recap what's going on across the entire AFC West. Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride, Tim Lynch of Mile High Report, Bill Williamson of Silver and Black Pride, and Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue sit down to discuss the status update on the AFC West. It's been a rough season for the Broncos and Raiders. The Chargers are still alive in the playoff race–and the Chiefs have separated themselves from the division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers Sunday night loss over the Kansas City Chiefs on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions regarding how the Chargers lost and some of the major turning points in the game. Defensively the Chargers just could not get off the field on third down and Travis Kelce burnt them for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Even with the early success of matching Derwin James on Kelce, in the end it was that matchup that won the game for the Chiefs. After an admirable job last week, the defensive line took a step back in stopping the run giving up 163 yards on the ground behind 107 yards from rookie running back Isiah Pacheco. The defense had a chance to win the game with a stop but Patrick Mahomes went six plays for 75 yards in just 1:15 to put the Chiefs ahead for the win. Offensively, the Chargers jumped out to any early lead and a seven point lead heading into halftime but hit the snooze button in the third quarter running only eight plays for a total

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers Sunday night loss over the San Francisco 49ers on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers lost and some turning points in that game. Defensively the Chargers did an admiral job limiting the 49ers top two players makers: Deebo Samuel and George Kittle to 3 catches for 45 yards. They also stifled a lot of big plays on the ground that have plagued them all year. The run defense, even being down Christian Covington and Otito Ogbonnia, held Elijah Mitchell under 85 yards and Christian McCaffrey only averaged 2.7 yards per carry. Most importantly, the Chargers defense gave the team two chances to win at the end of game. It was the offense that lost them this game. Offensively the Chargers scored 0 points in the second half after having a strong start to the game. The guys talk about the play calling from Joe Lombardi and how Justin Herbert has been reliant on the check downs. They also give record predictions for the en

Garrett and Jamie are joined by Kyle Posey for the 300th episode of the Lightning Round Podcast to break down this Sunday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. They kick off the show by giving some context on why Jerry Tillery got released, where both parties had a major disagreement on the role in the Chargers defense and how it ultimately ended with Tillery being cut. Kyle Posey joins the show and talks about some players returning from injury this week for the 49ers and how that helps San Francisco coming out of a bye. They discuss Kyle Shanahan’s quick paced offense, how he’s helping Jimmy Garoppolo take control of the offense, some weakness’ on the San Francisco offensive line, especially on the right side and unleashing Christian McCaffrey Sunday night. Defensively, there is a discussion about the 49ers run defense, Fred Warner’s impressive season and how Nick Bosa is going to be real tough to stop. Kyle gives ways the Chargers could attack the 49ers on defense and how the Chargers can stop t

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Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers ugly win over the Atlanta Falcons on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers won and some turning points in that game. They talk about how the team overcame some wide receiver injuries, how the O-Line stepped up, Justin Herbert’s change in arm angle and how the run defense will need to improve next week against the San Francisco 49ers. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once a month–throughout the NFL season, we will recap what's happening across the entire AFC West. Stephen Serda of Arrowhead Pride, Tim Lynch of Mile High Report, Bill Williamson of Silver and Black Pride, and Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue will sit down each month to recap what's happening across the division. The Chiefs sit atop the division with the Chargers close behind–but they still feel far apart in their overall play. The Broncos and Raiders are playing through disappointing seasons–but there could be hope for optimism with their upcoming schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie were joined by Craig Smith to recap the Chargers blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers won and some turning points in that game. They talk about the issues with the play calling, Justin Herbert’s change in arm angle, JC Jackson and Mike Williams injuries and whether or not they should make changes to the staff or roster heading into the bye. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers overtime win over the Denver Broncos on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers won and some turning points in that game. They talk about the gutsy performance from Dustin Hopkins, how the defense and special teams stepped up, JC Jackson getting benched and Brandon Staley’s questionable game management. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers win over the Cleveland Browns on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers won and some turning points in that game. They talk about the phenomenal performance from the run game, Alohi Gilman starting over Nasir Adderely, should we be concerned with JC Jackson or Joshua Palmer and Brandon Staley's controversial 4th down decision. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers win over the Houston Texans on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers won and some turning points in that game. They answer questions about Jamaree Salyer’s debut, the running back rotation, the strong play from the interior defensive lineman and the breakout performance from Austin Ekeler. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once a month–throughout the NFL season, we will recap what's happening across the entire AFC West. Pete Sweeney of Arrowhead Pride, Tim Lynch of Mile High Report, Bill Williamson of Silver and Black Pride, and Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue will sit down each month to recap what's happening across the division. Preseason predictions had the AFC West as one of the most significant divisions ever assembled–and early returns have not been kind. Through the first 3 weeks as a division, the AFC West is 5-7 with a lot of underperforming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lightning Round Podcast previews the upcoming matchup against the Houston Texans. They go through all the important players and matchups on both sides of the ball and talk about where the Chargers have advantages and disadvantages. To wrap it all up, they give a prediction of what they think the score will be and why. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chargers just lost Rashawn Slater for the year so Garrett and Jamie talk about where the team goes from here. They live streamed their reactions about how they would shuffle the Offensive Line and some free agent names to possibly replace Slater. They answer questions about Joe Lombardi’s offensive game plan, the running back rotation and whether the Chargers should shut Justin Herbert down for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lightning Round Podcast previews the upcoming matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They go through all the important players and matchups on both sides of the ball and talk about where the Chargers have advantages and disadvantages. To wrap it all up, they give a prediction of what they think the score will be and why. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers lostand some turning points in that game. They answer questions about missed opportunities, Zion Johnson and Asante Samuel Jr.'s stellar play and the gutsy performance from Justin Herbert. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lightning Round Podcast previews the upcoming Thursday Night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They go through all the important players and matchups on both sides of the ball and talk about where the Chargers have advantages and disadvantages. To wrap it all up, they give a prediction of what they think the score will be and why. Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garrett and Jamie recap the Chargers win over the Las Vegas Raiders on the Lightning Round Podcast: After Hours. They live streamed their reactions about how the Chargers got the win and some turning points in that game. They answer questions about Bryce Callahan and Rashawn Slater being the unsung heroes, Khalil Mack NOT being washed, Asante Samuel Jr. bouncing back and how the offense stalled late? Join the Lightning Round Podcast Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices