Chargers clinch playoff spot: Social media reactions following win

The Los Angeles Chargers have answered the call: winning two straight games and punching their ticket to the postseason. Saturday's dominating 40-7 win over the New England Patriots gave fans tons to cheer for, as the masterclass displayed by the Chargers was a fitting way to reach the postseason.

Justin Herbert had a monster day, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Two of those went to star rookie Ladd McConkey, who officially crossed the 1,000 receiving-yard mark with his 94-yard performance. The other touchdown recipient was Derius Davis, who had two catches for 29 yards in addition to his trip to the endzone. J.K. Dobbins also reminded Chargers fans of what they missed over the last few weeks, returning to the lineup and rushing for 76 yards with one touchdown.

The defense also didn't disappoint, especially Derwin James. James had two sacks, two tackles for a loss and recovered a fumble in the Chargers' defensive masterclass. Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu also got on the board with one sack each, while Kristian Fulton led the team in tackles with five.

The Chargers are now heading to the playoffs in their first year under Jim Harbaugh, as a bright future is ahead of them.

Justin Herbert has the MOST passing yards thru 5 seasons in NFL History….let that sink in.

History.pic.twitter.com/lwtwOiQcJo
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) December 28, 2024

Absolutely diabolical fleece pic.twitter.com/9wYDFs39Yy
— Chargers⚡️Union (@Chargers_Union) December 28, 2024

Derwin James the best safety in the league 😤pic.twitter.com/4lSvnPMUJp
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) December 28, 2024

Chargers are headed to the postseason after a WILD offseason 😳

-Hired Jim Harbaugh as HC
-Let RB Austin Ekeler walk in free agency
-Traded WR Keenan Allen to Bears
-Released WR Mike Williams
-Drafted WR Ladd McConkey in 2nd round

First 10 win season and playoff berth since… pic.twitter.com/PcoOCi4eX4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2024

Jim Harbaugh is about to have the previously 5-12 Chargers to the playoffs in his first year.

You simply cannot deny that he is one of the best coaches ever in the game. He’s done it everywhere he’s gone, at every level
— Josh 〽️ (@UMFanJosh) December 28, 2024

Ladd McConkey sets a new @Chargers rookie receiving record, breaking Keenan Allen's yardage from 2013.

📺: #LACvsNE on NFL Network
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dUSJNVFPdS
— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2024

Bless @chargers
— Bless Every 𝕏 Account (@blesseveryacc) December 28, 2024

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 28, 2024

a couple weeks ago the Chargers were moving to 8-6 after an ugly 40-17 loss, and things were looking a little too familiar.

they responded by outscoring their opponents 74(!) to 37 the following two weeks & clinching a wc spot.

culture setter. tone setter. let’s make a run! pic.twitter.com/TfrsuWjOv6
— alex (@bantheshift) December 28, 2024

“I’m more excited about going to the playoffs!” 🔥🔥

Despite setting #Chargers rookie records in receptions and receiving yards in today’s win, WR Ladd McConkey tells our @chrishayre he’s locked in for the postseason #Boltup @kcalnews pic.twitter.com/6728WbBUUz
— Sports Central LA (@SportsCentralLA) December 28, 2024

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