Revisiting the Los Angeles Chargers Defense
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Coming over from the Los Angeles Rams as a defensive coordinator, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley knows what good defense looks like.
The Chargers looked like they could have that after allowing only two touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders in their first meeting this season, but they've had struggles ever since.
In the 12 games since their first meeting, the Chargers have given up 27 or more points eight times, and have allowed 30 or more five times.
The Chargers have been one of the worst teams against the run for a while now, ranking 27th or worse in yards against, yards per attempt, and touchdowns allowed.
Los Angeles has fared better against the pass, but it hasn't been enough for the Chargers to be ranked any less than 26th in the NFL in points allowed per game.
They also rank dead last in third-down defense and are among the worst in the red zone.
This is all despite having multiple players who, when healthy, rank among the best at their positions.
Edge rusher Joey Bosa certainly still is, having been named to his third straight Pro Bowl.
Bosa's presence could free up room for Los Angeles other pass rushers, defensive tackle Jerry Tillery and outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu.
Considering that they were able to sack Raiders quarterback Derek Carr four times in the first game, it's a matchup where the Raiders offensive line can't have the same performance.
They also can't lose track of safety Derwin James, who led the Bolts in tackles and had an interception against the Raiders in the first meeting.
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