Los Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Bolts’ season ends with a whimper

Refocused, NFL Divisional Round: New England Patriots 41, Los Angeles Chargers 28 - PFF Analysis Team
The Chargers’ offensive line did not provide any kind of help to Rivers, as they struggled mightily against New England’s defense. Though they didn’t lose too many individual battles, it was a lack of communication and discipline that hurt the Chargers’ front five. The Los Angeles offensive line failed to pick up stunts and blitzes all throughout the contest.

Chargers return to playoffs but fall short of potential - Eric Williams
He said it: "I thought we were a tough team when we finished the season last year, but this year I think that culture kind of carried over. 8-0 [in games played away from Southern California]. Obviously, we were 12-4 this year, so we did something better. I thought the execution with the offense, our balance was much better. Defense did a heck of a job setting up and stopping the run. This year, we improved in those areas." -- Lynn on his team's 2018 season.

Chargers' Antonio Gates can't see himself walking away - Eric Williams
"I just don't see myself walking away with this taste," Gates said after his team's 41-28 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. "And plus this team. I think when you add Hunter [Henry] back, and hopefully we get Jason Verrett back -- shoot, the sky's the limit. And I want to be a part of it.

It should not end this way for Chargers greats Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates - Travis Wakeman
In a game that was all but over at halftime, fans were left to wait for next season, hoping that it will be the one in which the Bolts get over the top. Within those questions lied the ones about the futures of Chargers legends Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates.

Philip Rivers After Chargers' Playoff Loss to Patriots: 'Get Up and Start Again' - Scott Polacek
Sunday's contest was essentially over by halftime, as the Chargers fell behind 35-7, although Rivers still put up solid numbers with 25-of-51 passing for 331 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as he played largely from behind.

Adrian Phillips Says Chargers 'Laid an Egg Today' in Playoff Loss to Patriots - Scott Polacek
The Los Angeles defense allowed New England to put the game away by halftime and score on seven of its first nine possessions. The Patriots enjoyed a 35-7 lead at intermission, and it could have been even worse if the clock hadn't run out on their final possession of the first half.

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