Remember when Chargers-Ravens was supposed to be *the* AFC contender showdown? Yeah, about that. Entering Week 10, these two teams have a combined four wins, and every single one of them belongs to Baltimore. What was hyped as a marquee matchup before the season kicked off is now, unfortunately, one of the most underwhelming games on the primetime schedule. The only reason we’re even stuck watching this mess is because the league can’t flex games until Week 12. So, get ready to cap off your football week with the still winless Chargers taking on the Jacoby Brissett-led Ravens. Hooray.
The Chargers’ Season Has Been a Flat Tire
Let’s be real, the Chargers offense has been a tough watch. They are dead last in the league, 32nd, averaging a measly 15.1 points per game. Their total yards per game sits at 291.6, ranking 26th, and their passing attack is equally anemic at 177.1 yards per game, also 26th. Even their rushing game, while slightly better at 114.5 yards per game (16th), isn’t enough to make up for the rest.
QB Justin Herbert has put up 1,591 passing yards and thrown just 6 touchdowns. RB Omarion Hampton leads their ground game with 369 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. In the receiving corps, WR Ladd McConkey has 286 receiving yards, while WR Tre’ Harris leads in receptions with 21. It’s so bad, 7 different players are tied with just one receiving touchdown each. Yikes.
Bolt’s Defense Not Much Better
If you hoped the defense was picking up the slack, you’d be mistaken. The Chargers’ defense is giving up 27.4 points per game, ranking 29th in the league. They’re allowing 343.3 total yards per game (21st) and 122.0 rushing yards per game (20th). Their pass defense is slightly better at 221.3 yards allowed per game, ranking 15th.
Individually, LB Daiyan Henley has been a tackling machine with 51 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. EDGE Khalil Mack is still getting to the backfield with 5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks, tied with EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu who also has 2 forced fumbles. CB Cam Hart has been busy, breaking up 6 passes and grabbing 2 interceptions, matching S Genesis Smith’s interception total. It’s a unit struggling to keep points off the board, and it’s showing in their win-loss column.
Baltimore’s Edge, Led By Lamar
The Ravens, at least, know how to win, even if their season hasn’t been a highlight reel either. They own all four wins between these two teams. Their offense is putting up 326.2 total yards per game (18th) and 21.0 points per game (22nd). While their passing yards are still on the lower side at 188.4 per game (23rd), their rushing attack is a significant strength, ranking 4th in the league with 137.8 yards per game. QB Lamar Jackson has thrown for 967 passing yards and an impressive 16 touchdowns. He’s been the driving force behind their four wins.
So, here we are. It’s primetime, it’s Chargers vs. Ravens. Will the winless Bolts somehow pull off the upset and get their first ‘W’ of the season, or will the Ravens continue to grind out wins, even in a matchup that feels like a forgotten preseason game? Tune in to see if either team can inject some much-needed energy into this unexpectedly dull affair.
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Originally reported by Bolts from the Blue.
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