Chargers News: This Element Of Bolts’ Defense Under Scrutiny In Vikings Game
Securing a crucial Week 3 win to possibly save their season, the Chargers managed to escape Minnesota, albeit with some serious questions.
Though the quality of their opponent certainly has played a factor in this weak point of their defense, many are still speculating just what's wrong with the back half of the Bolts' unit early into 2023.
What's wrong with the Chargers' secondary? The Chargers' pass defense has been among the worst in the NFL. Whenever opposing teams needed an explosive play, they have gotten them. There was a 70-yard strike in the Chargers' Week 2 loss to the Titans, a 47-yard pass against the Dolphins in Week 1, and a 53-yard one to Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson on Sunday. The Chargers won thanks to an offense near the top of the league in yards and points scored per game, but this team will struggle to win consistently as long as it allows passing-yard totals like the Vikings' 345 from Sunday.
Controversially benching big money corner J.C Jackson, Brandon Staley's combination of Asante Samuel Jr. and Michael Davis still got gashed through the air by the many Vikings weapons.
Though Minnesota's own secondary consistently got burnt all afternoon by Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams, LA needed 400 yards from their signal caller to barely get by their NFC North opponent.
While Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill hold claim as arguably the best wide receiver in football, dropping week 2 to deep balls caught by Treylon Burks and Chris Moore doesn't bode well for the Chargers' corner depth going forward.
Even though the team rebounded in the win column, despite Staley trying his hardest to lose, the team's secondary will secure more losses in the future should their porous play continue.
