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Week One Key Matchups: Chargers Vs. Raiders
Week One Key Matchups: Chargers Vs. Raiders There is no better feeling than the week leading up to the first week of the NFL season. The NFL offseason is very long compared to other sports for a variety of reasons, so the anticipation of a new season lasts a long time. What I will be diving into for each Chargers game are the key matchups that I believe will be the deciding factors of the game. I am extremely excited to see a motivated Chargers team come out to avenge last season’s Week 18 loss.
Biggest Winners Of Chargers Training Camp
We are coming up on two weeks completed of the 2022 Los Angeles Chargers training camp. To this point, it has been a great camp with some great performances from star players. Training camp is all about unity, consistency, and trying to find the missing pieces to make that championship run. This can be a player that we expect to make that next big leap or someone that completely comes out of nowhere. There has definitely been a mix of both of those this camp.
The Best Of The West: Ranking The 4 AFC West Linebacker Groups
The Best Of The West: Ranking The 4 AFC West Linebacker Groups In the newest rendition of the AFC West divisional position rankings, I will be tackling the AFC West linebacker groups. We previously have done the AFC West’s defensive lines, secondaries, and the wide receivers. As I said last time, this will be a summer project of sorts from the LAFB so stay tuned for the next edition by Chase Bendel and me.
AFC West Defensive Line Rankings
Chase Bendel takes a look at the AFC West defensive line units for each team. How does the Chargers unit stack up against the rest of the division? AFC West Defensive Line Rankings As Steven mentioned in his previous article ranking the secondaries across the AFC West, he and I will be going through the different positions and ranking them against the teams within their division.
Ranking The AFC West Wide Receiver Groups
3. Denver Broncos: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick, KJ Hamler This is where things get really, really difficult. At the beginning of writing this, I considered the Broncos for the #1, eventually I decided to put them at #3. I would say the Broncos have the best depth of the 4 teams in the division, but the main issue with them is that they are still mostly an unproven commodity as a group. Sutton tore his ACL and missed most of the 2020 season, and did not look like himself in 2021.
Three Favorite Picks From Chargers Draft Class
Three Favorite Picks From Chargers Draft Class It was an exciting few days during the NFL draft this past week. We were able to get a really clear look at the direction this team is wanting to go and what they are wanting to do. The Chargers were not overly aggressive in their approach but I really liked the majority of what they did.
Chargers Draft Strategy-Post Free Agency
Chargers Draft Strategy Post Free Agency The main bulk of Free Agency is over and now all eyes are towards the NFL draft. The Chargers were able to address many of the concerns throughout free agency to put together a more complete team. Everyone knows that it is impossible to go into the draft without major questions on the roster, it is the inevitable. The goal is to build as much as you can prior to the draft to put yourself in the position to draft the best player available.
Chargers Free Agency Preview: Running Back Options
Chargers Free Agency Preview: Running Back Options The Chargers had a very dynamic offense during the 2021 season, like many teams though they have their weaknesses. One of the glaring issues for them was the lack of a second option at running back. They obviously had their number one option in Austin Ekeler that played exceptionally and was second in the NFL in touchdowns.
Los Angeles Chargers Position Review: Wide Receiver
Los Angeles Chargers Position Review: Wide Receiver During the offseason, I felt many people had high hopes for this wide receiver group. You obviously had the stud Keenan Allen returning, along with the talented/high potential receiver in Mike Williams. They drafted rookie Josh Palmer in the 3rd round the past draft. At the time, we believed to have Tyron Johnson who so many of us were high on.
Was Brandon Staley's First Season A Success, Or A Failure?
Was Brandon Staley’s First Season A Success, Or A Failure? There were things that seemed a lot different about this Chargers team than the teams from the previous years. Unfortunately, there was much of the same that we have grown used to. Whether it’s a last-second loss, a blown lead, or one area of the team ruining exceptional quarterback play. There were many reasons to be disappointed about the end result, but also so many reasons to be optimistic about the future.
X-Factors For Season Finale: Chargers VS. Raiders
X-Factor 3: Derwin James I don’t like to write about someone that is so obvious because of course a player like James will be a factor in this game. It’s different in my opinion this time, I mentioned it a little in my first x-factor. I truly believe that Brandon Staley is fully going to unleash him this game and let him run wild. James is known to be excellent against tight ends, however, the Chargers have one of the worst defenses in the NFL against tight ends.
X-Factors Week 17: Chargers Vs. Broncos
X-Factors Week 17: Chargers Vs. Broncos There really isn’t any other way to put the Chargers‘ loss against the Texans last week other than it was absolutely terrible. They controlled their own destiny, and at least last week they only had to beat the Texans to continue to control their fate. The worst part about it is the Texans are also one of the worst teams in the NFL.
X-Factors For Primetime Matchup Between Chiefs And Chargers
X-Factor 3: Embrace primetime No matter how many ways people try to spin this game or find the angle to it, the most important matchup of all will be between those that are never on the field together, Justin Herbert Vs. Patrick Mahomes. That is what people are there to watch and what makes this game so enticing. In my opinion, they are the 2 best young quarterbacks in the NFL and are both electric and an absolute joy to watch.
Week 13 Chargers Vs. Bengals X-Factors
Week 13 Chargers Vs. Bengals X-Factors I feel like whether it’s win or lose, I sound like a broken record with what this Chargers team needs to work on. For a team with so much elite talent, they lack depth, discipline, and in-game adjustments. I understand that Denver is a difficult to play and I can give them a pass on it to a certain extent. If it was the first time I wouldn’t be concerned, but too many weaknesses cannot be overcome with a great quarterback, it just can’t be done.
Week 12 X-Factors: Chargers Vs. Broncos
Week 12 X-Factors: Chargers Vs. Broncos I was very frustrated when I was writing my article for the preview of the Steelers game last week. At the time, the Los Angeles Chargers were struggling and had lost 3 of their previous 4 games. I was hoping to see a change within the team and to beat up on an injured Steelers team. While they dominated most of the game, and almost lost it in the end, I am very relieved they were able to pull it out in the end.
X-Factors For The Chargers Matchup With The Steelers
X-Factor 3: Do What You Do Best This is a generic thing and can be open to interpretation. What I’m getting at here is going into who the best players are. The Chargers have six players that are elite at their position compared to the rest of the NFL; when I say elite I mean top seven or eight at their respective position. Those six players are Herbert, Bosa, Keenan Allen, Derwin James, Corey Linsley, and yes, Rashawn Slater already.
X-Factors For The Chargers Matchup With The Vikings
X-Factors For The Chargers Matchup With The Vikings The Chargers got back to winning last week as they took down the Philadelphia Eagles on a game-winning field goal by Dustin Hopkins. There were still plenty of glaring weaknesses that are hopefully being addressed during the week as they prepare for the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are coming off a heartbreaker as they happened to lose on a game-winning field goal.
Chargers X-Factors Vs. Eagles
Chargers X-Factors Vs. Eagles I obviously write about the x-factors for the upcoming game, but I like to at least go into a bit of the previous game. Many Chargers fans for good reason are rather upset for the past two games. I’m actually more disappointed by how they played against the Patriots than how they did against the Ravens. Coming off the bye, the Chargers were outplayed in nearly every aspect of the game.
X-Factors For Chargers Matchup With The Patriots
X-Factors For Chargers Matchup With The Patriots It has been a long two weeks since the Chargers played their last game. It’s one thing to lose a game before a bye, but to lose in the fashion that they did of getting blown out 34-6, it stings just a little more. If you all remember correctly, by far the worst game of last season was losing to the New England Patriots 45-0. That was obviously in the previous regime, hopefully things are different this time around.
Week Six Preview: Chargers Vs. Ravens
Week Six Preview: Chargers Vs. Ravens What a win the Chargers were able to have against a very good Browns team. I wrote the post-game thoughts earlier this week so I was able to give my reactions there, so let’s get right into this week. The Los Angeles Chargers are taking on the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore this upcoming Sunday. This game is between two of the 4-1 teams in the AFC.
Justin Herbert Proves To Be Too Much; Chargers Take Down The Browns
Justin Herbert Proves To Be Too Much; Chargers Take Down The Browns I think we all need to breathe after this game. The game was full of plenty of highs and lows that left all of us extremely relieved by the end of the game. The Los Angeles Chargers welcomed the Cleveland Browns to SoFi stadium and gave the home crowd a show. Between one tie and eight lead changes, this game had everything you would hope for in a modern NFL classic.
Chargers Quarter Season Grades/Awards
Chargers Quarter Season Grades/Awards The NFL has played 4 weeks, and while there isn’t a perfect time to do quarter-season grades with 17 games, this still seems like the natural time to do it. The Chargers have played 4 quality opponents to open the season and sit at 3-1, with a very good case to be 4-0. Despite that, every fan would’ve been ecstatic at the beginning of the season to be in this position.
Week 4 Preview: Chargers Vs. Raiders
Week 4 Preview: Chargers Vs. Raiders What a win! The Los Angeles Chargers did what many did not think they were going to be able to do, they went into Kansas City and took down the Chiefs. For added measure, they did it in a close game. This new coaching staff seems to keep knocking down walls with things that this team has struggled with in the past. Coming into the season many people would’ve considered last week the most difficult matchup that the Chargers would come across this entire season.
Previewing The Chargers Upcoming Matchup With The Chiefs
Previewing The Chargers Upcoming Matchup With The Chiefs The Los Angeles Chargers are 1-1 after their first two games of the season. There are a lot of different positives and negatives that we can take from these two games. The Chargers are traveling to Kansas City to play the Chiefs this Sunday in arguably their most difficult matchup of the season.
X-Factors For The Chargers Matchup With The Washington Football Team
X-Factors For The Chargers Matchup With The Washington Football Team It’s finally here, something we have anxiously waited for the past seven months, the Los Angeles Chargers are finally back! There is a lot of reason for optimism this season with their fortunate health through training camp, a new coaching staff, and an ascending young quarterback in Justin Herbert. Their week one matchup comes against the Washington Football Team, a team that also has a lot of room for optimism this year.
X-Factors: Chargers Vs. Seahawks
X-Factors: Chargers Vs. Seahawks We are finally heading into the last week of the pre-season. While there are great things about training camp and the pre-season, I am thrilled that we are going to see the new team and coaching staff at full capacity in a couple of weeks. The Los Angeles Chargers are taking on the Seattle Seahawks in the third and final game of the pre-season.
X-Factors For Chargers Vs. 49ers
X-Factors For Chargers Vs. 49ers Whether it is pre-season, regular season, or the playoffs, there are going to be specific things that are needed for a team to come out on top. We’ll call these X-factors. Last week, the Chargers got the win playing the Rams. Among the reasons why they won is because of their steady run game, excellent play from their linebackers, and the quarterbacks keeping a solid command of their offense.
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