Happy Thanksgiving day to everyone!
Well the San Diego opps LA Chargers dominate , humiliate , embarrass the boys in the Palace in Dallas. Its was crazy how the announcers Tony Romo , the referee and the Dallas public announcer keep saying the San Diego Chargers, but it is what it is. But back to the game. '
First off it was the least competitive game of the day , and had some unreal events like missed field goals , missed extra points , the chargers had a punter even miss the the punting net on the sidelines , no wonder the chargers went on it 4th and 13 yards,, I mean it was kind of scary for Bolt fans when Rivers three for almost 200 yards in the first half and only have a 3-0 lead. But the cowboys is a team that got blown out by the Redskins , Eagles and that's division rivals , you expect closer scores because you play them all the time? But the boys since losing their superstar running back Zeke Elliot, its crazy how one great athlete can make a difference but he has?
Why ? is the simple question , but My humble observations is that Zeke masked or hid the many flaws the boys had even last year when they went 13-3..
with the running ability of zeke. the boys could run the clock down, they can control the tempo of the game and dak could do play action and have simpler reads down the field because defenses were so scared of the run game , it set them up for so many easy reads and big plays. Just like the Raiders of last year . Now take away run games and teams know how to press coverage the boys and raiders and we have two teams that are struggling. Both teams need time of possession leads and leads in a game to maintain their defense. The boys defense needed less time on the field to play with passion and emotion, but losing Sean Lee took away the heart and soul of the defense. Just like zeke not dak is the heart and soul of the offense. Its clear their back up running backs are not elliot and dez bryant is a jump and leap catcher not a good route runner , like keenan allen ,, stats don't lie,, Allen outplayed and out did the cowboys on his own.. But for charger fans it was fun to watch,,
Now Can this Charger team make the playoff?
Playoffs? I know this team hasn't done that since the first year of the Mike Mcoy era.. some 4-5 years ago,, But this team has lost so many close games, never been blown out. They have played great defense and the offense has played steady with less turnovers and mistakes. The Issues this year has been special teams ,missed field goals against broncos and dolphins and failure to close out game against jaguars , could of made this 5-6 team a 8-3 team? But enough of what if?
The Bolts have a easy schedule the next five games . win less Browns and mediocre and beat up Redskins at home then travel to the suddenly average Chiefs with a bad pass defense , then play the no identity jets at new york and finish with the feisty and Raiders with the worst pass defense in the league. Let me say this the Bolts have a great shot at winning out . 10-6 is good enough for a wild card spot and even a division crown with help from other division teams beating the chiefs down the stretch... Anything is possible in today's NFL , the no figure league. I mean The Patriots have lost twice at home and the Chiefs looked like killers earlier the season , only to be leading by 2 games with five to play? Never to say never in this league, we have seen blown leads late in games , we have seen bad teams beat good teams and we have seen an 0-4 team , fight back to be 5-6 and in the hunt for a division title and or wild card spot? Go figure?
Last words, the Chargers made their only Dallas thanksgiving invite a dominating and explosive showcase, and I think no more invites for another 50 years , at least not from the cowboys, maybe the lions will invite the chargers or redskins , but I doubt the boys want to beat down by the surfer beach boys from SOCAL!! Nice efforts by the Chargers , Rivers and Allen were amazing , almost like watching Montana to rice back in the day.. and watching that defense pressure and dominate the boys was amazing to watch. Maybe just maybe the Chargers will make the play offs and do something special..? lets see what happens , I know alot of the charger fans are hating on this team for leaving and still feel betrayed by the owner, but the players are still playing hard and if anything has taken the adversity at home games and have this US vs them mentality and its working, the defense looks like they are having fun and making things happen and the offense has finally found that formula of passing to set up the run game and taking a lead and protecting it with late game runs that run out the clock and protect the lead and the defense. In other words complimentary offense helps defense, by running the clock and resting the defense , you help both teams excel at their craft. At least that's what I see based on the last 5 games played. It has been a great blend of short passing with timely running to break down a defense and rest up their own to keep them rested , fresh and ready to dominate the opposing team. Now the Chargers need to maintain this formula of winning , stay healthy and keep the mistakes down and this team.. Can not only make the play offs but make some noise against the Patriots , Steelers , and Jaguars , Chiefs who I expect to be in the playoffs.
Have a great Holiday season and lets see if this December is a time to remember for the Los Angeles Chargers,, !!
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