Check out how the Chargers matchup this week with their opponent!
After a two-interception game against the Giants in Week Four, you just know Justin Herbert is chomping at the bit to get back out on the field to wash away the grimy feeling that comes with falling short of your own expectations.
Luckily, the Chargers are hosting the Commanders this week who currently have the 27th-ranked pass defense, allowing nearly 250 through the air per game. If the Chargers offensive line can hold up without left tackle Joe Alt, then this may be another Herbert hero game in the making.
On the flip-side of things, the Commanders will bring the second-ranked rushing attack to SoFi Stadium this Sunday. With quarterback Jayden Daniels likely to return this week for Washington, that facet of their offense will only get better.
It’ll be a tough challenge for the front line of the defense, but I’m certain that group is also eager to get back out there after they struggled to contain rookie Jaxson Dart of the Giants.
With that said, here’s a quick screenshot of how these two teams fare on paper after the first four weeks of the season.
Let’s dive in!
Chargers Offense
Total yards per game: 356.3 (8th)
Points per game: 22.0 (20th)
Passing yards per game: 249.0 (5th)
Rushing yards per game: 107.3 (21st)
Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 1,063 passing yards, 7 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Omarion Hampton – 270
Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampton – 2
Receiving yards: WR Quentin Johnston – 337
Receptions: WR Keenan Allen – 24
Receiving touchdowns: WR Quentin Johnston – 4
Chargers Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 270.3 (3rd)
Points allowed per game: 17.8 (4th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 158.8 (5th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 111.7 (16th)
Top Performers
Tackles: S Derwin James – 34
Tackles for loss: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 6
Sacks: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 4
Passes Defended: Three players tied w/ 3
Interceptions: 3 players tied w/ 1
Forced fumbles: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 1
Fumble recoveries: N/A
Commanders Offense
Total yards per game: 339.0 (12th)
Points per game: 26.8 (8th)
Passing yards per game: 184.3 (25th)
Rushing yards per game: 154.8 (2nd)
Top Performers
Passing: QB Jayden Daniels – 433 passing yards, 3 touchdowns
Rushing yards: RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt – 172
Rushing touchdowns: RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt – 2
Receiving yards: WR Deebo Samuel – 204
Receptions: WR Deebo Samuel – 22
Receiving Touchdowns: Three players w/ 2
Commanders Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 356.0 (24th)
Points allowed per game: 22.8 (18th)
Passing yards allowed per game: 248.5 (27th)
Rushing yards allowed per game: 107.5 (14th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Bobby Wagner – 42
Tackles for loss: EDGE Dorance Armstrong – 5
Sacks: EDGE Dorance Armstrong – 3
Passes Defended: CB Trey Amos, CB Marshon Lattimore – 4
Interceptions: CB Mike Sainristil – 1
Forced fumbles: Three tied w/ 1
Fumble recoveries: CB Antonio Hamilton – 1
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