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3 Chargers Players to Watch Against Jaguars in Week 11

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The Chargers are back on the road as they head to Jacksonville.

The Bolts will face the Jaguars in Week 11 at EverBank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (PT).

Here are three players to watch on Sunday:

1. RB Kimani Vidal

Vidal has been instrumental for the Chargers in lieu of injuries in the backfield.

The second-year running back has made the most of his opportunity since becoming the lead running back and become an important part of the Chargers offense since losing Omarion Hampton, Najee Harris and Hassan Haskins.

Vidal has led the backfield since Week 6 after Hampton was placed on Injured Reserve and has racked up 386 rushing yards, good for sixth-most in the NFL during that timeframe.

The 24-year-old also has the fifth-most rushing first downs gained (22) and sixth-most runs of 10 yards or more (11) among running backs since then.

He's imposed his physicality as well and gaining the tough yards for the Bolts offense, with 236 of his yards coming after contact, according to Pro Football Focus, eighth most in the league.

And it's been him on the field for the most part, as injuries have put a lot of the onus on him.

Vidal played 67 snaps against Pittsburgh in Week 10, good for 93 percent of the offensive snaps, which was the most share by a Chargers running back this year.

"Like I've bee saying, he's playing like a No. 1 back, not just on our team but in the NFL," Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said.

He later added: "He brings a very physical style to his game, plus he's elusive. He can jump a gap, see a gap. It's just all real good. That's what I see."

Hampton could be making his way back soon, but in the meantime, Vidal has held it down and shown what he's capable of.

Check out the best photos from practice on Wednesday at The Bolt in El Segundo!

2. DL Justin Eboigbe

A lot has changed for the defensive lineman in the last year.

After not seeing much action in his rookie season, the 2024 fourth-round selection has been one of the mainstays of the Chargers defensive line through the first 10 games.

Eboigbe has racked up 4.0 sacks, tied for second on the Bolts, and played the third-most snaps among the defensive linemen so far this season.

His 13 quarterback pressures also lead all at his position on the team as he's been able to make some noise on the interior.

But it's not just what his counting stats that have jumped off the page in an elevated role this season — he's making his presence known with his dirty work.

Eboigbe has been a big factor taking on double teams in the trenches and opening up things for others so far.

He's been active in the run game as well, as he has a defensive linemen-high 12 tackles in the run game and eight run stops this season.

The defensive line has been a strength of the Chargers through 10 games, and Eboigbe's development has played a role.

3. LB Denzel Perryman

Perryman is doing all the things he's done in his 11-year career at the right time for the Chargers.

After an Injured Reserve stint after the first game of the season, the veteran linebacker has been getting back in rhythm over the last four games and had arguably his best game of the season in Week 10.

Perryman was tough in the run game when needed against a Pittsburgh team that is known for their physicality, notching two run stops and a number of big plays in the run game.

"I would highlight him as really getting into the rhythm, getting into the groove of [being] back," Harbaugh said about Perryman. "Those practices pay off, those game reps pay off.

"There were three textbook tackles in that game where you come to the point and deliver the blow, roll the hips, face right there square, wrap and take him to the ground," Harbaugh added. "Three in this game and a couple in the game before, including the goal-line stand. That's what I see."

The Bolts defense has been playing among the league's best over the last three weeks, and Perryman has been right in the mix of it.

"I see him really [playing] his best football now," Harbaugh said.

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