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5 Chargers Takeaways Ahead of the Week 5 Bye

Oct 06, 2023 at 09:30 AM
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The Bolts are 2-2 and are off in Week 5.

Here are five takeaways from the Chargers season so far:

1. Welcome back, Rashawn Slater

Don't sleep on Rashawn Slater.

The Chargers have a stud at left tackle, something the 24-year-old has shown every time he's been on the field in powder blue.

Slater was a Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowler as a rookie but missed almost the entire 2022 season with a biceps injury.

The Bolts touted his return to the lineup as a big one, and Slater has delivered with his usual consistent play.

Through four games, he's tied for fifth among all offensive tackles with a pass-blocking grade of 82.3 among players with at least 100 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

He hasn't allowed a sack and has been credited with only two hits allowed.

Slater's work on the outside has also helped an improved Chargers run game average rank 12th overall at 119.8 yards per game.

2. An improved run defense

There might not have been a bigger talking point this past offseason for the Chargers than trying to improve their run defense.

Through four games, that unit is trending in the right direction.

The Bolts currently rank 13th in rushing yards allowed per game at 104.3 and are 15th in rushing yards allowed per play at 4.13.

That's a massive jump from a year ago when the unit was among the league's worst teams in both categories.

It's been a team effort, too, as players at all three levels have chipped into stop opposing running backs.

According to PFF, Derwin James, Jr. (75.), Tuli Tuipulotu (74.6) and Asante Samuel, Jr. (71.6) have been the Bolts top three run defenders thus far.

The Chargers allowed just 76 rushing yards to the Raiders in Week 4 and stymied 2022 rushing leader Josh Jacobs.

The run defense, by the way, has set the stage for the pass rush to feast. The Bolts are tied for the league lead with 16.0 total sacks.

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3. Vintage Keenan Allen

News flash: Keenan Allen might be playing his best football ever.

The veteran wide receiver is second in the NFL in receptions (35) and fourth in receiving yards (434) through the first four weeks of the season. And his PFF receiving grade of 82.3 ranks 10th among players with at least 25 targets.

Put another way, Allen is thriving is Year 11.

The highlight, of course, was a Week 3 showcase where he set a new career best with 18 receptions and 215 yards while also throwing a touchdown pass.

The Bolts have relied on Allen heavily this far and will likely need to continue to do so with Mike Williams out for the season with a torn ACL.

Allen, who appears to be aging like fine wine, has been up to the task.

4. Stout goal-to-go defense

The past two games were heart stoppers, as both the Vikings and Raiders were on the cusp of the end zone in the final minutes.

The Chargers defense slammed the door shut both times as Kenneth Murray, Jr. and Asante Samuel, Jr. both tallied respective interceptions.

Through four games, the Chargers red-zone defense has been solid at 50 percent, which is tied for 13th in the league.

But the Bolts goal-to-go defense has simply been outstanding as it ranks sixth in the league at 53.33 percent. In other words, opposing teams that have first-and-goal are scoring touchdowns just over half of the time.

This phase of the defense has always been an emphasis under Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley, as evident by the fact the Bolts defense ranked fourth in this category a season ago.

Yes, the Chargers defense has allowed some big plays through the air. But the unit has tightened up when it's been needed the most and directly impacted back-to-back wins.

5. All the close games

This takeaway probably isn't surprising if you've followed the Chargers quartet of games so far.

There was a two-point loss to the Dolphins in Week 1 and an overtime loss to the Titans by a field goal in Week 2 before the Bolts bounced back with wins by four points (Vikings) and seven points (Raiders).

Each game has seen a frenzied finish, and you aren't alone if the stress level has been a little high.

But, hey, that's life in the NFL, where half of the league's games this season have been decided by one score or less.

Expect the Chargers to continue to be in tight games, especially with the Cowboys and Chiefs looming in Weeks 6 and 7.

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The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Hayden Hurst.
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Los Angeles Chargers Trade Keenan Allen to Chicago Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers today traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick (110th overall).
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tight End Will Dissly

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Will Dissly to a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Alohi Gilman

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed safety Alohi Gilman to a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Gus Edwards

The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.
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Los Angeles Chargers Part Ways with Mike Williams

The Los Angeles Chargers today announced the release of wide receiver Mike Williams.
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Los Angeles Chargers Tender Offers to Cameron Dicker and Foster Sarell

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed tenders on kicker Cameron Dicker and tackle Foster Sarell.
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Los Angeles Chargers Release Eric Kendricks

The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday announced the release of linebacker Eric Kendricks.
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Let's Play: Jordan McFadden and Scott Matlock in Madden 24

On the latest edition of Let's Play, rookie defensive lineman Scott Matlock and rookie offensive lineman Jordan McFadden go head-to-head in a game of Madden 24, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Lets Play: Eric Kendricks and Kenneth Murray in FIFA 23

On the latest edition of Let's Play, linebackers Eric Kendricks and Kenneth Murray go head-to-head in FIFA 23, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers players. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Lets Play: Alohi Gilman and Michael Davis race in F1 22

On the latest edition of Let's Play, safety Alohi Gilman and cornerback Michael Davis go head-to-head in F1 22, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers players. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign 11 Players to Contracts

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed the following 11 players to Reserve/Future free agent contracts. 10 of the players finished the 2023 season on the team's practice squad:
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Ty Shelby to Active Roster; Place Justin Hollins on Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed outside linebacker Ty Shelby to the active roster. In a corresponding move, outside linebacker Justin Hollins on Reserve/Injured. The team also elevated defensive lineman Christopher Hinton and guard/tackle Austen Pleasants from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Additionally, linebacker Tanner Muse is downgraded to 'out' for Sunday as he has not been activated from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
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Lets Play: Quentin Johnston vs. Derius Davis in Madden 24

On the latest edition of Let's Play, rookie wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis go head-to-head in a game of Madden 24, while kicker Cameron Dicker asks them questions. See who wins the matchup between the two Chargers rookies. Powered by Southern California McDonald's.
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Chargers Sign Keelan Doss to Active Roster; Elevate Two Others

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed wide receiver Keelan Doss to the active roster. The team also elevated defensive lineman Christopher Hinton and guard/tackle Austen Pleasants from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Additionally, linebacker Tanner Muse is downgraded to 'out' for Sunday as he has not be activated from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return.
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Los Angeles Chargers Sign Max Duggan to Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed quarterback Max Duggan to the active roster.
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Los Angeles Chargers Waive Sebastian Joseph-Day

The Chargers on Friday waived defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day.
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Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Chargers today signed quarterback Will Grier to the active roster from New England's practice squad and signed center Cameron Tom to the active roster from the practice squad. In corresponding moves, the Bolts placed center/guard Will Clapp on Reserve/Injured and waived quarterback Max Duggan. The team also signed center Brent Laing to the practice squad.
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Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Stephen Anderson and Christopher Hinton

The Los Angeles Chargers today elevated tight end Stephen Anderson and defensive lineman Christopher Hinton from the practice squad for tonight's game.
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Chargers Place Justin Herbert on Injured Reserve; Activate Joshua Palmer

The Los Angeles Chargers today placed quarterback Justin Herbert on Reserve/Injured. The Bolts also activated wide receiver Joshua Palmer from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return. In addition, the team signed quarterback Max Duggan to the active roster and signed cornerback Matt Hankins to the practice squad.
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