Chargers' offensive woes prompt locker room discussion among WRs - ESPN

GLENDALE, AZ — Following the Chargers' 17-15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals — a game in which Los Angeles didn't score an offensive touchdown — many of the team's top players acknowledged the offense is holding them back.

Quarterback Justin Herbert said the «biggest takeaway» from the game was the team needed to be better in the red zone and at finishing drives. And all of the team's wide receivers huddled in the locker room for a discussion that revolved around being more consistent.

«I thought we did a lot of good things, but we've got to score points in the red zone,» Herbert said.

He continued: «We've gotta do a better job for our defense, for our special teams.»

The Chargers made it to the red zone only once Monday but settled for five field goals from kicker Cameron Dicker, including from a career-long 59 yards in the first quarter.

Chargers receivers gathered in the locker room following the game, including DJ Chark, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Simi Fehoko, Brenden Rice and Derius Davis. Players said they discussed that their performance Monday night was disappointing and how they needed to be better moving forward.

McConkey had two drops, and Jalen Reagor caught a 41-yard pass from Herbert in the second quarter that was nearly a score, but he fumbled the ball into the end zone, resulting in a touchback.

«I think we can be a lot better,» Palmer said. «We had a couple drops, a fumble, it's unacceptable in our group.»

Palmer said it was important to discuss on Monday because it was a tough loss and the group morale was down.

«We just have to be more consistent,» he said.

McConkey, who finished with five catches for 46 yards, was among the most disappointed players.

«It sucks,» McConkey told ESPN. «I mean, you want