Chargers defeat Cowboys for fourth straight win, moving to edge of playoff berth

"The Chargers won Sunday, and now they wait. After their 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, the Chargers can secure a spot in the postseason with a loss or tie by Houston or Indianapolis. The Texans play host to Las Vegas in an afternoon game, and the Colts play host to San Francisco on Monday night. It was the seventh win in eight games for the Chargers, who are on a season-long, four-game winning streak."

"Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert turned in another gritty performance, throwing for two touchdowns and plunging over the goal line for a third. A pivotal play by Herbert came on third-and-seven early in the fourth quarter, he kept the ball and scrambled for 34 yards. At the end of that run, his surgically repaired left hand collided with the helmet of his Cowboys tackler. The quarterback briefly writhed on the turf, but didn't come out of the game."

"Although the Cowboys came into Sunday's game eliminated from postseason contention, they still had the NFL's No. 1 offense and a potent passing attack led by Dak Prescott. He effectively neutralized the Chargers defense in the first half, with touchdown passes in the first and second quarters. Sunday marked the third time they have topped 30 points this season. The Chargers close the regular season with a home game Saturday against Houston and a finale at Denver."

The Chargers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 and can clinch a playoff berth if Houston or Indianapolis lose or tie. Houston hosts Las Vegas in an afternoon game and Indianapolis hosts San Francisco on Monday night. The victory was the Chargers' seventh in eight games and extended a four-game winning streak; it marked their third time scoring over 30 points this season. Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third, including a 34-yard scramble after which his surgically repaired left hand collided with a tackler's helmet; he remained in the game. The Cowboys, eliminated from contention, still showcased a top offense led by Dak Prescott.

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