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    The Chargers passing offense is making strides as the NFL trade deadline looms

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    INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It’s becoming apparent who the buyers and sellers are as the calendar approaches the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline. of Jim Harbaugh Los Angeles Chargers should go shopping for another wide receiver.

    The Chargers (4-3) beat the spiral New Orleans Saints (2-6), 26-8Sunday. Los Angeles tied its season high in points. Quarterback Justin Herbert had his second straight game of 270+ passing yards and had a rookie receiver Ladd McConkey became the first Chargers passer to eclipse 100 receiving yards in a single game this year. Both positive developments for a passing offense that ranked 24thth in the NFL entering Week 8.

    “I think it’s all about finding our identity. To go into a game and play it the way it needs to be played,” Herbert said after the game. “If we throw the ball a lot, it’s all about being smart with the ball, getting our shots down and understanding the situation. We think we have a great offensive line and a great running game, so it’s up to us to be able to put it together.”

    Chargers left from Week 2 TO Week 7 without scoring a touchdown in the second half. They finally broke through to pay dirt on Sunday.

    McConkey had a climactic moment 60-yard touchdown reception in the third period, then the Chargers’ second-round pick the wide receiver iced the game with another impressive 9-yard touchdown run in the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter.

    “We know what we can do when we click. I showed explosions. It’s all about stacking plays, leadership (and) plays,” McConkey said. “We know what we can be. We just have to put it on tape and put it out there.”

    McConkey finished with six catches, 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

    However, the Chargers rank in the bottom half of the league in passing offense and red zone efficiency. They finished 3-for-12 on third down Sunday. While Los Angeles has the No. 1 defense. 1 in scoring in the NFL and a top 10 total defense. The defensive unit kept New Orleans out of the playoffs.

    “Even when we didn’t come out on top, our defense played well. We have to get points at the end of the day,” said McConkey, who still leads the Chargers this season with 30 catches and 376 receiving yards. “They keep people and create turnovers. We just have to capitalize on that. These guys have been amazing all year.”

    Will the charger try to trade for a receiver?

    Herbert and the Chargers’ passing attack is still finding its identity after Week 8. Of course, Sunday’s win was without receivers Quentin Johnston (ankle) and DJ Chark Jr. (groin), but they could use another weapon in the offense if hopes to do so. make a serious playoff push.

    The The New York Jets acquired Davante AdamsTHE Buffalo Bills traded for Amari Cooper and the The Kansas City Chiefs picked up DeAndre Hopkins. Wide receiver is an in-demand position. Wide exits such as Carolina Panthers‘ Diontae Johnson and New York JetsMike Williams (a former Charger) is rumored to still be available. Will the Chargers go shopping for wide receiver help?

    Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have a little more than a week to decide what their first big midseason decision is together.

    “I know he always supported us. He has our front. He has both sides,” Harbaugh said of Hortiz. “I know he will always do whatever he can to help our team.”

    Follow USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.

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