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Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis scores a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke during the Chargers’ win on Dec. 19 at SoFi Stadium. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press)
One was clutch. The other was acrobatic.
Both of Derius Davis’ touchdown catches have been electrifying.
The second-year receiver has sparked the Chargers’ offense at just the right time with the first two touchdown catches of his career. Davis has 60 of his season-total 107 yards receiving in the last two weeks, using just four receptions to ignite an offense that has scored 74 combined points in the last two games entering Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders.
“He’s one of those guys that just has a knack at being a spark, being a tone setter,” coach Jim Harbaugh said.
“There’s times it just comes like a bolt. A bolt of lightning.”
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Davis’ scoring plays couldn’t have come at a better time. With the Chargers struggling with late-season injuries in the passing game to leading receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Will Dissly, Davis — known more for his energy as a punt and kick returner — has six catches in the last four games, equaling his total from the first 13 weeks of the season.
Davis’ twisting touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos in Week 16 helped the Chargers grab control of their playoff hopes in a pivotal divisional game. The Chargers took the lead on Davis’ touchdown, surging back from an 11-point, first-half deficit.
Fellow receiver Quentin Johnston recognized the importance of Davis’ play against the Broncos, but was more impressed by his former Texas Christian teammate’s diving catch in the first quarter against the New England Patriots on Saturday.
Davis reached a full stretch in the air to reel in a 23-yard touchdown catch. He lunged, grabbed the ball by his fingertips, then tucked it away as he’ fell to…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2025-01-02 00:51:00
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