Chargers 27, Chiefs 21
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. Justin, can you walk us through what you saw at the third and 13 scramble at the end of the game.
JUSTIN HERBERT: Yeah, was trying to get the ball to Q. They ended up doubling him. I figured it was man coverage until there was no one for me. Escaped the pocket. Saw no one out in front of me. Just slid and ended up getting the first down.
Q. Justin, it had been a while since you beat the Chiefs. Any personal satisfaction for you tonight?
JUSTIN HERBERT: No, every game is important to us. This is the important one because it was the first one. It's a very good opponent we're going up against. We obviously have a lot of respect for them.
But I'm happy the way that all three phases executed today. That's what our goal was. It was good to see from us.
Q. You knew you had clinched the game with the first down. When you slid, it was a unique slide. What thought went into that?
JUSTIN HERBERT: Yeah, just making sure that I got the first down, stayed inbounds, I could work on my ball security. Making sure that we did everything we could to get that first down. Milked the clock, end the game with the ball.
Q. Justin, Ladd, Keenan and Q tonight, what can you say about their performance?
JUSTIN HERBERT: They've done it all camp. All of OTAs. They make my job so much easier just having those guys out there, especially those three. It's especially tough on defenses to have three guys like that. You add in Tre and 'Dre and DD, all these guys that make plays, it only makes my job easier.
Q. Justin, about the protection, you have good protection this night. You have something to say? I ask the receivers, but now you talk about this. I want to know about the protection.
JUSTIN HERBERT: Yeah, the offensive line did a great job today. We've watched so much film over the past couple weeks. Bo really has those guys prepared for everything that they're going to bring.
They got us a couple times, but we didn't let that stop us. We kept attacking and communicating. Those guys up front, those five, especially Joe, I could go through the list, they fought from the first play till the last. That's exactly what we needed.
Q. Justin, I want to talk about the atmosphere here in the stadium in Brazil. How was that for you?
JUSTIN HERBERT: It was really cool this experience to come to Brazil. It's a place I always wanted to go to. We had so much fun just hanging out and exploring and seeing a different culture. Obviously the fans care a lot and they're really passionate. I thought it was really cool to see. I'd love to come back.
Q. Ladd, you had a big block for Q in the first drive, then a hustle play on the fumble that you had the awareness to throw. Does that embody what Jim Harbaugh wants of the L.A. Chargers?
LADD McCONKEY: I'd say definitely. We always preach, everyone turns into a blocker when you catch the ball. Just chasing the ball, obviously with ball security, whatever. But making sure you're in the right position at the end of the day.
I could have batted it sideways our out of bounds, not got the flag. Yeah, it was the first thing I saw.
Q. Justin, even though you have a long season ahead, winning here in Brazil, does this bring you extra energy for the team to win the ring?
JUSTIN HERBERT: Yeah, it would be awesome. It's definitely something to keep an eye on. It all starts with the first game. It was an awesome atmosphere, great environment. I was just really pleased with the way all three phases showed up today.
Q. Part of the crowd seems to be leaning towards the visiting team. Justin, you had a game with over 300 yards passing, 32 rushing yards. Did that serve as an extra fuel for your victory today?
JUSTIN HERBERT: I think it's always great to get that environment, that passionate fan base. It makes us play harder. I think the guys showed up today and kind of took that on and brought on the adversity that we might face.
But it was definitely a fun environment.
Q. Last year we had an NFL game here in the same stadium. There were some complaints about the grass and the field. How was it like for you to play here, if the conditions of the stadium were okay?
ALOHI GILMAN: Yeah, I don't know what happened to much about last year. Maybe there have been some issues. I think our equipment staff did a good job of telling us kind of the conditions.
I feel like there were no issues for us as a team. I had no issues. Didn't see much else from the rest of the team. Loved playing on the grass. Loved being out here in Brazil. It was a great experience.
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