LAC at KCC Game Week 3 Discussion

[jamrock]

I agree. I was really happy when they moved up to get him. He looked like a one-man wrecking ball in college, but he's disappointed me this year. However, he did play very well in the last 4/5 games last season so I'm guessing he's still adapting to the new defense.

the new defense was meant to simplify things for him and turn him loose to be the wrecking ball. We’ve yet to see it

[chargeroo]

the new defense was meant to simplify things for him and turn him loose to be the wrecking ball. We’ve yet to see it

That's right, he even said this defense will be better for his style. It makes me think he's nicked up. If that's the case they should have him sit out and heal.

[DragonIce]

That's right, he even said this defense will be better for his style. It makes me think he's nicked up. If that's the case they should have him sit out and heal.

That's a bit of a jump, you are hypothesizing both an injury and one that should have had him sit...without any evidence.

The Chargers seem to have been putting a premium this season on player health/safety.

[chargeroo]

That's a bit of a jump, you are hypothesizing both an injury and one that should have had him sit...without any evidence.

The Chargers seem to have been putting a premium this season on player health/safety.

I did say "if that's the case".

[equivocation]

An injury didn't make him overpursue.

Tranquill had 3 tackles and 1 TFL in the 10 or so snaps he was in for Murray.

[Formula 21]

PFF

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-6.5)

Matchup to watch: TE Travis Kelce vs. S Derwin James


The Athletic's Nate Taylor said in an interview this offseason, “There's been one defender who I've seen cover Travis Kelce effectively snap to snap. That player is Derwin James.”



James' coverage stats in games against Kansas City back up that statement. In three matchups since 2018, James has allowed three receptions to Kelce for just eight yards as the primary coverage defender. And Kelce totaled just 91 receiving yards on 92 routes combined in those three games.

It's a battle between two of the most unique talents in the league at their respective positions. Enjoy the fact that injuries haven't taken it away from us again.

Biggest storyline: First look at Patrick Mahomes squaring off against Brandon Staley's defense

Stylistically, Brandon Staley's Chargers defense has flashed similarities to his 2020 Rams defense through two weeks. Los Angeles has shown two-high safeties pre-snap on a league-high 85% of their defensive snaps, and they've had six or fewer defenders in the box 67% of the time (fourth). It's a defense built around limiting explosive passing plays. The Rams allowed just 41 gains of 20-plus yards last season (12 fewer than any other defense).

The Chiefs will test that philosophy better than perhaps any other offense in the league. Their 233 pass plays of 20 or more yards since Mahomes took over in 2018 rank second in the league to only Tampa Bay (253).

[like54ninjas]

Pressers….

[like54ninjas]

[Velo]

Tranq is good in coverage. Converted safety.

He was our best LB last week by a wide margin. Should have played more snaps.

I thought Drue could become Donnie Edwards 2.0, but an upgrade in run support. Edwards used to lead the Chargers in INTs. He just knew where to be. I think Tranquil could be that kind of player, but he's a bit heavier than DE, which gives him an advantage in stopping run.

[Parcells]

The Ravens went all out to stop Tyreek Hill last week, and it worked, limiting him to 3 catches and 14 yards. If we can use Derwin to keep Kelce in check and then double and triple Tyreek, I think you live with getting beat by the likes of CEH, Hardman, Pringle, Robinson, and whoever else.

The question will be them trying to run the ball against our putrid run D. But I don’t think CEH is built to stuff it down a defense’s throat.

[Xenos]

The Ravens went all out to stop Tyreek Hill last week, and it worked, limiting him to 3 catches and 14 yards. If we can use Derwin to keep Kelce in check and then double and triple Tyreek, I think you live with getting beat by the likes of CEH, Hardman, Pringle, Robinson, and whoever else.

The question will be them trying to run the ball against our putrid run D. But I don’t think CEH is built to stuff it down a defense’s throat.

No, KC isn’t built to run it down our throats. They definitely like to use the pass to set up the run more.

[Xenos]

Well this sucks if all three are out. Especially Bosa and Jones.