Chargers get big Division win!!

by ArkLaTex | 7 years ago | 1 Comments

The LA Chargers have found their backs against the wall early in this season. Sitting at 1-4 the Chargers knew they had to fight back or it was going to be a long season. The schedule is loaded this season as well, the last 2 SB champs, NFC playoff teams, and division leaders in the AFC, not to mention the surprise of the SFL, the undefeated KC Chiefs. "We sat down and looked at who we were playing and realized we've played some good teams this year, said Gambler.  We don't accept losses but it helps to reflect on the situation. We don't need to panic, just keep rowing our boat."

The Chargers took those words of wisdom into last night's big division game with the undefeated Oakland Raiders and took them to the woodshed 41-17. "I won't lie, it was a big win for us. We probably have the 2 best teams in the AFC in our own division this season," said Coach Gambler.

It was a 17-17 at the half and with the Chargers getting the ball to start the 2H, they scored 24 unanswered points to get the road win. "It was the first game we didn't lose the turnover battle all season, said Gambler. So everyone knows what our problem is. If we can just stay even in the turnover battle, we can have a lot of success."

On offense :

- QB Bryant Graddy threw for 427 yards and added 22 on the ground

- RB Melvin Gordon ran for 65 yards on 13 carries and 2 TDs

- WR Tyrell Williams had 2 recs for 93 yards and 1 TD

On defense :

- The Goon Squad was back healthy for the first full game this season, they totaled 7.5 sacks. Veteran Melvin Ingram responsible for 4

-  Rookie CB LaMarcus Leroy had his first multiple INT game with 2

- Several Chargers LBs and SS had big games shutting down the Oakland rushing attack