The Broncos are another team this season that does not look like the group that nearly went to the Super Bowl a season ago behind a 14-3 record. Through four weeks, they’ve been one of the worst offenses and defenses in the NFL, yet somehow boast a 2-2 record.
After dropping the their first two games of the year in what should have been a pair of cupcake matchups, this week against the Broncos may end up being their best chance at earning a win before their date with the Jets on November 22nd. If they can’t get it done, the Bolts will be staring down the reality of a 0-9 start to the season.
If Jim Harbaugh is going to start being combative with the media at 0-4, imagine what another month of this exact result will do to his persona.
Let’s go ahead and see how these two teams stack up next to each other on paper through three weeks.
Chargers Offense
Total yards per game: 306.8 (21st)
Points per game: 16.8 (29th)
Passing yards per game: 121.5 (9th)
Rushing yards per game: 121.5 (29th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 817 passing yards, 4 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Omarion Hampton – 238
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampon – 3
Receiving yards: WR Tre’ Harris – 209
Receptions: WR Tre’ Harris – 13
Receiving touchdowns: Four players tied @ 1
Chargers Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 333.5 (16th)
Points allowed per game: 26.5 (24th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 211.8 (14th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 121.8 (22nd)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 22
Tackles for loss: EDGE Khalil Mack – 5
Sacks: EDGE Khalil Mack – 3
Passes Defended: CB Cam Hart – 4
Interceptions: S Genesis Smith – 2
Forced fumbles: 6 players tied @ 1
Fumble recoveries: LB Daiyan Henley – 2
Broncos Offense
Total yards per game: 280.3 (27th)
Points per game: 18.5 (27th)
Passing yards per game: 199.0 (20th)
Rushing yards per game: 81.3 (27th)
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Bo Nix – 829 passing yards, 5 touchdown passes
Rushing yards: RB J.K. Dobbins – 161
Rushing touchdowns: RB Jonah Coleman, QB Bo Nix – 1
Receiving yards: WR Jaylen Waddle – 185
Receptions: RB R.J. Harvey – 20
Receiving touchdowns: TE Nate Adkins – 2
Broncos Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 375.0 (28th)
Points allowed per game: 232.3 (21st)
Passing yards allowed per game: 142.8 (29th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 23.5 (17th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Alex Singleton – 47
Tackles for loss: DT Zach Allen, DT Malcolm Roach – 3
Sacks: DT Zach Allen – 3
Passes Defended: CB Riley Moss – 5
Interceptions: S Talanoa Hufanga – 2
Forced fumbles: LB Jordan Turner – 1
Fumble recoveries: DB Kris Abrams-Draine, DB Devon Key – 1
