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Chargers offense in crisis
Chargers offense struggles after two losses
In brief
Chargers offense struggles after two losses Chargers offense needs quick fixes to avoid collapse Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Chargers start 0-2
Chargers lost first two games to Cardinals and Raiders
“Two games in, and it looks like the Chargers might be circling the cycle of futility”
Offensive disaster
Chargers have worst EPA/drive and lowest points per drive
“Their -0.78 EPA/drive is the seventh worst in the league”
Penalty chaos
Chargers lead NFL in penalties per snap
“They have the second-highest rate of penalties per offensive snap”
Fumbles galore
Chargers tied with Packers for most fumbles
“They're tied with the Green Bay Packers for the lead in fumbles”
Herbert's struggles
Herbert throws 42.9% of passes in intermediate zone
“Only 42.9% of Herbert's passes have been in the intermediate middle of the field”
Receiving issues
Ladd McConkey injured, no reliable middle target
“The best receiver in the middle is Ladd McConkey, playing through a rib injury”
Offensive line collapse
Chargers offensive line averages 0.51 yards before contact
“They average 0.51 yards before contact per carry, 29th in the NFL”
Outside zone failure
Chargers rush success rate on outside zone is 19.0%
“They have a 19.0% rushing success rate on outside zone runs, tied with the Saints for 27th”
Herbert's hero mode
Herbert pulls ball before throwing when receivers open
“Herbert opts to pull the ball before giving the play a chance to develop”
Free agent mistakes
Chargers signed weak offensive line players
“Kolar and Ingold haven't been good enough in the run game”
Chargers' cap space
Chargers had second most cap space in NFL
“Los Angeles had the second-most cap space in the NFL this offseason”
Fixable problems
Chargers need to improve timing and coordination
“The offense looks like 11 guys that have never played football together”
What's next
Chargers face tough schedule with Bills, Seahawks, Chiefs
“They have road games against the Bills, Seahawks, and Chiefs”
Herbert's role
Herbert needs better support to succeed
“Herbert is making life harder on himself by not trusting his surroundings”
Offensive line fix
Chargers need new offensive line players
“The interior offensive line group has sunk this team”
Receiving room
Chargers need reliable middle target
“The best receiver in the middle is Ladd McConkey, but he's injured”
The bottom line
Chargers offense needs quick fixes to avoid collapse
