The Chargers are 3-0 and the longer they ride this undefeated streak, the higher they will continue to climb across the power rankings. With a matchup against the 0-3 New York Giants this week, there\u2019s a good chance they actually do.<\/p>\n
Without further ado, let\u2019s see where the media has the Bolts after their recent win over the Denver Broncos.<\/p>\n
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Yahoo Sports<\/a> \u2013 #3<\/p>\n \u201cJustin Herbert should be the early MVP favorite. No offense to Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson, but Herbert has been incredible so far. His game-tying touchdown pass to Keenan Allen was unbelievable. It\u2019s early but Herbert is clearly in the top tier of NFL quarterbacks.\u201d \u2013 Frank Schwab<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/a> \u2013 #3<\/p>\n \u201cIn Year 6, Justin Herbert is living up to the massive expectations that have long surrounded him. He leads the NFL with 860 passing yards to go with six touchdowns and one interception. His strong start has him as the player with the third-best odds to be named MVP, per BetMGM.\u201d \u2013 Josh Kendall<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n CBS Sports<\/a> \u2013 #4<\/p>\n \u201cJustin Herbert is leading the league in passing yards. For a Jim Harbaugh-coached team? That\u2019s impressive.\u201d \u2013 Pete Prisco<\/p>\n NFL.com<\/a> \u2013 #4<\/p>\n \u201cThe Chargers are 3-0 for the first time since 2002, and most importantly, they are also 3-0 in the division with wins over each of their AFC West rivals, giving them a huge early edge in the race. All three victories have come in competitive games, with the Chargers more outlasting their opponents than anything else.\u00a0Sunday\u2019s win<\/a>\u00a0over Denver also came at a cost, with\u00a0Najee Harris<\/a>\u00a0suffering a\u00a0season-ending Achilles injury<\/a>. The Bolts\u2019 struggles to run the ball were already anathema to the typical DNA of a Jim Harbaugh team. Now, the onus is on first-rounder\u00a0Omarion Hampton<\/a>, who had a good second half vs. the Broncos, to be the bell cow from here on out. But as long as Los Angeles has\u00a0Justin Herbert<\/a>\u00a0and these passing-game weapons, this team has a shot. Herbert\u2019s\u00a0late TD throw to Keenan Allen<\/a>\u00a0is about as good a play as you\u2019ll see a QB make this season.\u201c \u2013 Eric Edholm<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Pro Football Talk<\/a> \u2013 #4<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re finding ways to win games they used to find ways to lose.\u201d \u2013 Mike Florio<\/p>\n