EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have come out of a skid with three straight wins in a bid to retake the lead in the AFC West.

They were atop the division with three consecutive victories to open the season before dropping three of four. Now, they're 7-3 and a game behind first-place Denver.

The battered offensive line remains an issue, but part of the answer to improved pass protection for quarterback Justin Herbert may be Trevor Penning. The offensive lineman was acquired from New Orleans last week and could see action this week against Jacksonville.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said after Sunday's 25-10 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers that rumors of the offensive line's demise were premature.

What’s working

The Chargers defense dominated on third do

See Full Page