Opponents have averaged 5.5 yards per carry against the Chargers, who rank 32nd and last in the 32-team NFL against the run.
Last season, opponents averaged 4.6 yards per carry , which prompted a season-ending meeting of the minds that initiated an offseason upgrade of the defense. The Chargers traded for edge rusher Khalil Mack and signed free agent cornerback J.C. Jackson, to name two significant additions.
So far, the moves haven’t yielded the anticipated results against the run. Injuries to Jackson and edge rusher Joey Bosa have likely played significant roles in the Chargers’ defensive struggles. Jackson is out for the season and Bosa’s return is uncertain. “Definitely a concern,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said of their run defense. “Just haven’t played well enough in that phase. We have just been working hard to find the right combinations to do it. I think that what you are looking for is how you are playing, more importantly than what statistics tell you. For us, it hasn’t been consistent enough all year and we are working hard to improve it.”
Said James: “Everything is still right in front of us. We have a lot of pride. We’ll keep playing hard. We’ll see how it looks at the end. … Being consistent, getting consistent stops. We’re getting better. … That’s not our goal to give up that much, but teams are running it. … We’ve got to be ready.
Kelley, a third-year pro from UCLA, appeared to have won a battle for the backup running back spot behind Austin Ekeler, a versatile workhorse the Chargers were determined not to overwork this season. Despite sitting out the past four games, Kelley still leads the Chargers with an average of 4.5 yards per carry.
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