Omar Navarro
The Chargers got another win to move to 4-2 on the season as they head home for a two-game homestand.
The Bolts return home to open a two-game homestand against the 5-1 Colts withkickoff scheduledfor 1:05 p.m. (PT).
NFL analysts and publications have released their weekly power rankings. Take a look at where the Bolts are ranked as they enterWeek 7.
No. 10: Diante LeeThe Ringer(Last Week: No. 10)
Sunday's game in Miami was a return to form for Herbert, and gave Chargers fans a reminder that their quarterback can elevate his teammates.
At 4-2 entering a relatively easy stretch of the schedule, Los Angeles can quickly get itself back on track.
No. 11: Vinnie IyerSporting News(Last Week: No. 13)
The Chargers needed to rev up Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkey without key stars Omarion Hampton and Quentin Johnston in Miami and also found plenty of running game to avoid a tough upset and end a two-game skid. That was big for Jim Harbaugh to keep his team in control of the AFC West.
No. 12: Frank SchwabYahoo Sports(Last Week: No. 13)
One positive from Sunday was that Kimani Vidal looked good at running back with 124 rushing yards...
No. 12: Conor OrrSports Illustrated(Last Week: No. 15)
One of my favorite parts of the Chargers' victory was Jim Harbaugh pulling yet another sentimental running back name from my past. Nyheim Hines returning this kickoff, appearing in a game for the first time in like three seasons, was totally awesome.
No. 13: Chad Graff & Josh KendallThe Athletic(Last Week: No. 14)
Vidal (the great nephew of Hank Aaron) was a fantasy afterthought entering the season. Heck, he was an afterthought two weeks ago. But Najee Harris (Achilles) was lost for the season, and now Omarion Hampton will miss extended time due to an ankle injury. Vidal stepped in Sunday and had 124 yards on 18 carries and three catches that included a touchdown.
No. 13: NFL Nation Kris RhimESPN(Last Week: No. 15)
The Chargers' run game has fluctuated, with injuries to the offensive line and backfield. Their strongest position on offense is at receiver, so Roman has leaned on his pass catchers and quarterback Justin Herbert to make plays. Herbert is eighth in the NFL in passing yards (1,493) this season.
No. 13: Pete PriscoCBS Sports(Last Week: No. 15)
They found a way against Miami, even with a banged-up line.
No. 14:Ralph VacchianoFox Sports(Last Week: No. 14)
It took a heck of a 42-yard pass (and catch and run) from Justin Herbert to wide receiver Ladd McConkey with 34 seconds remaining to get them in range for a game-winning field goal that ultimately bailed them out.
No. 14: Eric EdholmNFL.com(Last Week: No. 14)
They're 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the division, so building an early cushion has helped keep the Chargers afloat, with two measuring-stick games at home upcoming (against the Colts and Vikings). They're hanging on by a thread, but the Chargers remain in contention.
No. 15: Mike FlorioPro Football Talk(Last Week: No. 15)
Stealing a win is still a win.
No. 15: Brent SobleskiBleacher Report(Last Week: No. 15)
Los Angeles overcame injury issues and especially in the backfield, with Kimani Vidal racking up 138 total yards and a score with Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton on injured reserve. Justin Herbert is the NFL's best quarterback rarely mentioned with the NFL's best quarterbacks.
Inconsistency remains an issue with the Bolts. But make no mistakethis is a team that can hang with the AFC's elite if they put it all together.
No. 17: Nate DavisUSA Today(Last Week: No. 20)
They won Sunday, their third and fourth offensive tackles helping to prevent all but one sack of QB Justin Herbert while RB4 Kimani Vidal racked up 138 yards and a TD.
No. 17: Dan WilkinstheScore(Last Week: No. 14)
