The Los Angeles Chargers have won their second game in a row after opening the season with two consecutive losses.
With time almost running out, the Chargers went all out in offense with a long throw by Justin Herbert.
If the move failed, it could have given the Chargers their third loss of the season before their bye week.
The Chargers are known for their high-risk, high-reward strategy, which may be considered entertaining despite the risk of losing games they may have otherwise easily won.
The Chargers’ play style has given their fans a fair amount of stress and anxiety, with victory not being assured till the final whistle blows.
Herbert’s throw showed the team’s willingness to put their explosive offense to good use, no matter what the game situation.
The Chargers franchise and fans will look to be more consistent over the course of this season, with their defense coming under question in all of their games so far.
The Chargers Journey So Far
The Chargers seem to have one of the NFL’s top offenses. Though it may be safe to assume that if their defense continues to struggle, the season may be harder than they expected.
The defense has been their downfall so far this season, which can be seen in their 2-2 record so far.
While many expected a change in the Chargers’ playstyle due to the loss of Mike Williams to an ACL tear in the Chargers’ week three game against the Minnesota Vikings, nothing has changed for Herbert or the other receivers, who go out all guns blazing.
The Chargers suffered two narrow losses to start the season, one of which was in overtime to the Tennessee Titans. They now have a .500 win-loss record after four weeks.
A failed fourth-down conversion attempt, deep in their own territory, almost gave the Chargers their third loss in a row.
The Chargers will now look to work on their defense during their bye weak, and it’s something that has let them down more often than not this season,
Khalil Mack stood out in Week 4, and there are also issues regarding the demotion of J.C. Jackson.
In terms of statistics, the Chargers currently rank 20th in rushing yards per attempt, 30th in pass yards per attempt, and 25th in EPA per play with regard to their defense.
Most defensive teams have struggled this season, with the Dolphins, Panthers, Commanders, and Bengals having similar EPA per play rankings to the Chargers. Pete Carroll’s Seahawks are also struggling defensively, ranking 28th in EPA per play.
The team will be looking to be more consistent as the season rolls on under the guidance of defensive specialist head coach Brandon Staley.
If they do find a way to be more consistent in defense, post their bye week, they could well be a dark horse for the title this year.
