CHARGERS VS TEXANS
The L. A. Chargers went into NRG Stadium in a Retribution week 4 contest against the
Houston Texans. The game was a defensive tug-of-war that lead to a scoreless first half. The
Chargers powered their way down the field during their first possession only for Dicker the
kicker to miss wide left. Following a punt the Chargers drive down to the Texan’s 30 yard
line where the drive was stalled by a Steve Nelson interception. Things picked up in the 3 rd
quarter when J.C. Jackson let the veteran Branon Cooks, who had 102 yards on the day, get
down the field for a 53-yard TD that made the game 7 – 0. The Chargers punted after their
first possession in the 3 rd which led to a clock killing drive that saw the Texans go up 14 – 0
at the start of the 4 th quarter, off a Jet Sweep that fooled the whole defense. The Chargers
took possession and drove down to the Texan’s 20 yard line after Herbert connected with
Mike Williams on what was the catch of the day, out jumping the defender for a 28 yard
gain on 3 and 12. A three yard TD run by Austin Ekeler brought it to within one score. The
Chargers defense had a chance to stop the Texans but on a gutsy call with 2 minutes left,
they go for it on 4 th and 1 at their own 31 yard line and convert on a brilliant read option
pass call that closed the door on the Bolts.
Q: Why is the play calling so conservative?
Coach: We were taking what they gave us. We could clearly see that they were in pass
defense when we reached the redzone. If he didn’t like the look then he had the choice to
go to a run audible.
Q: We saw the incredible catch by M. Williams - where’s Keenan Allen?
Coach: He’s still here and we could see they were eyeing him, he’ll have his day at some
point.
Q: Was it a blown coverage on the TD to Brandon Cooks?
Coach: Not really, we failed to get in an adjustment in time.
Q: What about the 4 and 1 call in Texan’s territory?
Coach: Uh wow, heck of a play, perfectly executed, fooled the coaches and the players on
that one.
Q: Overall team performance?
Coach: The team played hard, but we got outcoached in this one.
Thanks coach,