Chargers @ Falcons Pre Game Thread (Week 9)

[Caslon]

Herbert vs bottom feeding pass defense.

What good is that?

[Bolt4Knob]

At this point they can sacrifice the run support for desperately needed playmakers at WR. Heck, I’d rather see Hightower as at least he has some speed. But speed seems to valued as much as LBs by the staff. As in not at all

Its going to be an interesting game to be sure. Chargers defense is going to need to show up. They just are. Special teams too.

I am not sure why not Reed but see what Doss does. Not much to scare the Falcons thats for sure

[sonorajim]

What good is that?

In theory, Herbert is an "Elite QB". They're known for completing passes.. Atlanta is known for staying out of the way.

[Velo]

If I had to guess why, it would be Doss is a better run blocker than Reed.

Probably right.

The staff seems to emphasize that a lot

True.

not that you can tell by the results in our running game.

True.

[Velo]

Herbert vs bottom feeding pass defense.

True, but I guess that is cancelled by one the league's best run offenses against a bottom feeder run defense. And with all things being equal, it's Atlanta's home game and a 10 a.m. start for the road team.

[Velo]

My fear is that Staley's defense will lay a big goose egg.

As in shutting out the Falcons?

[Velo]

The Chargers are 4-3 playing the easiest schedule in the league, based on this season's win totals.

The Falcons are 4-4 playing the third easiest schedule in the league.

The Chargers' four victories have been against two teams in third place in their divisions an two in fourth place. The combined record of the teams they have defeated is 9-21-1.

Their three losses are to a pair of first place teams (KC, Seattle) and one in third place (Jax). The combined record of these three teams is 12-11.

[Velo]

I know this is getting ahead, but I've been thinking about next week's game v. the Niners in Santa Clara. Starting when the league re-aligned 20 years ago in 2002, the Chargers and 49ers have played every four years - five games. And the Chargers have won them all.

2002 20-17 Brees vs. Jeff Garcia
2006 48-19 LT 4 TDs
2010 34-7 VJ 112 yds 3 TDs
2014 38-35 Rivers 356 yds 4 TDs
2018 29-27 49ers jumped out to 14-0 lead, but then Rivers went off

I've really enjoyed that mastery over everybody's favorite team up here, and I look forward to this game with a combination of dread and hopefulness. How the Chargers play tomorrow will be telling if the Chargers are up to the challenge.

[powderblueboy]

As in shutting out the Falcons?

That's baseball!

As in being run on and run over, and not being able to get off the field

[TexanBeerlover]

Staley’s in or out depending on outcome of this game. A defining point for his and Charger career. No excuses you must coach with what your dealt.

[jamrock]

The Chargers are 4-3 playing the easiest schedule in the league, based on this season's win totals.

The Falcons are 4-4 playing the third easiest schedule in the league.

The Chargers' four victories have been against two teams in third place in their divisions an two in fourth place. The combined record of the teams they have defeated is 9-21-1.

Their three losses are to a pair of first place teams (KC, Seattle) and one in third place (Jax). The combined record of these three teams is 12-11.

Well, that’s pretty sad because nothing has been easy for this team

[Berserker76]

I know this is getting ahead, but I've been thinking about next week's game v. the Niners in Santa Clara. Starting when the league re-aligned 20 years ago in 2002, the Chargers and 49ers have played every four years - five games. And the Chargers have won them all.

2002 20-17 Brees vs. Jeff Garcia
2006 48-19 LT 4 TDs
2010 34-7 VJ 112 yds 3 TDs
2014 38-35 Rivers 356 yds 4 TDs
2018 29-27 49ers jumped out to 14-0 lead, but then Rivers went off

I've really enjoyed that mastery over everybody's favorite team up here, and I look forward to this game with a combination of dread and hopefulness. How the Chargers play tomorrow will be telling if the Chargers are up to the challenge.

Wow, I never realized that. Gives me some hope for that game, after all.