Chargers blow another big lead but this time bounce back to beat Jaguars

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates his 5-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaugars at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29, and Herbert's 66 yards set a franchise singe-game record for rushing yards by a quarterback. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers didn't blow a 17-point second-quarter lead this time. It was only 16 points Sunday.

But, unlike against Tampa Bay and New Orleans, the Chargers rebounded to win, beating Jacksonville 39-29 at SoFi Stadium behind the latest sterling game from quarterback Justin Herbert.

The rookie finished 27 of 43 for 347 yards and three touchdowns. He also led the Chargers in rushing with 66 yards on nine carries and scored a touchdown on the ground.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. hauls in a 22-yard touchdown pass between Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson (23) and linebacker Joe Schobert (47) in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Herbert's 66 yards set a franchise record for rushing yards by a quarterback.

Keenan Allen led the receivers with 10 catches for 125 yards as the Chargers stopped their four-game losing streak and improved to 2-4.

In their previous two games, the Chargers lost to the Buccaneers and the Saints after opening those 17-point leads in the first half.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

They were up 16-0 over the Jaguars early in the second quarter before giving it all back and then some.

Jacksonville took leads of 21-16 and 29-22 in the third quarter before Herbert led the Chargers back.

His second-half highlights included a 70-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Guyton and a 26-yard scoring connection with Virgil Green.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Josh Jones, bottom left, watches as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates with teammates after a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Herbert's five-yard touchdown run put the Chargers up for good with five seconds remaining in the third quarter.

The Chargers sacked Jacksonville's Gardner Minshew five times and they produced the game's only turnover, backup defensive back Tevaughn Campbell forcing a fumble on special teams.

Jacksonville's first complete pass and first down didn't come until nearly five minutes into the second quarter.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a 70-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jalen Guyton in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Until hitting DJ Chark for a 26-yard gain, Minshew had fewer passing yards than Easton Stick, the Chargers backup who entered the game for two snaps in the first quarter.

With their defense dominating, the Chargers scored the first 16 points of the game.

Michael Badgley finished their first possession with a 35-yard field goal.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, celebates a 70-yard touchdown connection with wide receiver Jalen Guyton (15) in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Rookie Joe Reed scored on a seven-yard run late in the first quarter for his first career touchdown. The versatile Reed, who can play running back and wide receiver, had been inactive the previous two games.

The Chargers' second touchdown came when Herbert hit tight end Donald Parham Jr. for a 22-yard score early in the second quarter. The catch was the second of Parham's career and also his second for a touchdown.

But up 16-0, the Chargers then surrendered 21 consecutive points in a parade of missed tackles and blown assignments.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joe Reed (12) crosses the goal line against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for a first-half touchdown on a 7-yard run at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Jacksonville's James Robinson had two touchdowns to make it 16-14 at the half. Then, after the Chargers offense went three-and-out to start the third quarter, the Jaguars scored on a blocked punt, with Daniel Thomas returning the block 16 yards for the touchdown.

The Los Angeles Chargers' Tevaughn Campbell (37) forces the Jacksonville Jaguars' Dede Westbrook (12) to fumble on a second-half kick return at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

The Los Angeles Chargers' Tevaughn Campbell (37) forces the Jacksonville Jaguars' Dede Westbrook (12) to fumble on a second-half kick return at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert finishes a 5-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaugars at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29, and Herbert's 66 yards set a franchise singe-game record for rushing yards by a quarterback. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, right, in the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Chargers won, 39-29. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)