The usual even-keeled Justin Herbert played with emotion on the field, and off, as the Chargers beat Miami after Brandon Staley psyched up the team.
As is standard, NBC presented Herbert with a ball for his postgame on-field interview. When he returned to the locker room minutes later, Herbert walked in and emphatically spiked the thing, igniting his teammates in celebration.finally defeated an opponent with a winning record and boosted their playoff chances with a dominant effort.
“Our team played a very hungry game,” coach Brandon Staley said Monday. “There was a lot of energy that we used in all three phases. It started with Justin and how he played in the game — not just the passing and the playmaking — but I’m talking about affecting his teammates in a positive way. Our team comes alive when he plays that way.”
At the end of his scramble, Herbert rose and signaled first down — the ball still in his right hand — in a gesture that also worked well as punctuation. Ekeler said Staley emphasized performing with emotion before the game, showing his team highlights that featured the Chargers’ skill position players displaying on-field energy at various points in their careers.
Ekeler said Herbert was particularly animated Sunday night, noting that he broke from his usual even-keeled postgame demeanor and routine, which typically includes Herbert sitting quietly at his locker for several minutes to unwind.With the Rams stinking and out of the playoff picture, the nutty Chargers could make a dent into their L.A. popularity by making the playoffs.
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