The Marathon Continues.

Post by **Soapy** » 14 Dec 2020, 19:55

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NO (1-2) | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 || 24
LAC (3-0) | 0 | 17 | 3 | 14 || 34
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Chargers Defense Makes Late Stand to Preserve Win over Saints
When the stakes were a bit bigger back in the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Chargers were able to eventually find an answer for Justin Fields' legs. When it got to winning time this Sunday, they did just that once more.

Fields' 351 yards passing weren't enough as a late touchdown helped make the score respectable in the New Orleans Saints 34-24 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Fields had rushed for 68 yards after using his arm early in the game to set the tone. The Chargers had just scored on a screen pass to Jaron Medlock which was ruled a lateral to extend their lead to ten. With 5:59 left in the game and the ball on the Chargers' 46-yard line, the Saints offense chose to go for it n 4th and 7. Fields tried to scramble out of the pocket has he had done on the previous set of downs, converting a 3rd and seven with his legs.

This time around, the Chargers had both linebackers Layne Scott and DeAnde Bridge spying Fields with Fields being sacked by Bridge when he tried to scramble.

The Saints defense also improved after Will Castonzo threw for 134 yards in the first half. He finished with 212 yards but was very efficient, competing 73 percent of his passes along with two touchdowns, no turnovers and 70 yards rushing.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[NO] B. Goodman, 38 Yd FG (9:35)

Quarter 2
[LAC] M. Badgley, 27 Yd FG (11:22)
[LAC] S. Fleming, returned interception 48 Yds (9:50)
[NO] B. McClelland, 1 Yd run (6:21)
[NO] R. St. Felix 76 Yd pass from J. Fields (4:36)
[LAC] D. Willson 6 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (1:58)

Quarter 3
[LAC] M. Badgley, 32 Yd FG (2:03)

Quarter 4
[LAC] J. Medlock, 39 Yd run (9:37)
[LAC] D. Metcalf 6 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (3:43)
[NO] B. King 24 Yd pass from J. Fields (1:01)
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Los Angeles Chargers
Will Castonzo: 19 of 26, 212 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 carries, 70 yards.
Felix Whittaker: 15 carries, 47 yards.
Derrick Henry: 7 carries, 20 yards.
D.K. Metcalf: 5 receptions, 112 yards, touchdown.
Hunter Henry: 4 receptions, 40 yards.
Jaron Medlock: 2 receptions, 27 yards, 1 carry, 39 yard, touchdown.
DeAndre Bridge: 8 tackles, 2 sacks.
Samuel Fleming: 8 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.
Vincent Zellner: 6 tackles, 2 sacks.
Willis Rayford: 2 tackles, 2 sacks.
Joey Bosa: 2 tackles, sack.

New Orleans Saints
Justin Fields: 18 of 29, 351 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception, 9 carries, 68 yards.
Bruce McClellan: 9 carries, 25 yards, touchdown.
Albert Okwuegbunam: 5 receptions, 84 yards.
Randall St. Felix: 4 receptions, 120 yards, touchdown.
Corey Davis: 4 receptions, 72 yards.
Brian King: 3 receptions, 61 yards, touchdown.
Carlos Roberts: 6 tackles, 2.5 sacks.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 08:01

Behind the Numbers: Breakdown of Chargers Week Three Win vs. New Orleans Saints

Offensive Line Grades
LT Melvin McKinley: 62 snaps, 31 dropbacks, 31 rushes, sack allowed, 2 penalties, 57.4 PFF grade.
LG Chauncey Truman: 62 snaps, 31 dropbacks, 31 rushes, run stuff allowed, 70.3 PFF grade.
C Austin Griggs: 62 snaps, 31 dropbacks, 31 rushes, sack allowed, run stuff allowed, penalty, 52.6 PFF grade.
RG Stephen Zeigler: 62 snaps, 31 dropbacks, 31 rushes, sack allowed, 2 run stuffs allowed, penalty, 46.1 PFF grade.
RT Jerron Bowman: 62 snaps, 31 dropbacks, 31 rushes, penalty, 78.4 PFF grade.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Defensive Grades
DE Christian Childs: 61 snaps, 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 run stuffs, 79.3 PFF grade.
NT Cedric Darius: 31 snaps, 2 tackles, run stuff, 70.9 PFF grade.
DE Vincent Zellner: 50 snaps, 6 tackles, 2 sacks, QB hurry, run stuff, 78.9 PFF grade.
EDGE Joey Bosa: 51 snaps, 2 tackles, sack, 64.4 PFF grade.
EDGE Rashard Keaton: 58 snaps, 4 tackles, 2 run stuffs, 62.7 PFF grade.
EDGE Willis Rayford: 19 snaps, 2 tackles, 2 sacks, 71.1 PFF grade.
LB Layne Scott: 56 snaps, 2 tackles, QB hurry, 2 run stuffs, 70.1 PFF grade.
LB DeAndre Bridge: 67 snaps, 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 3 run stuffs, 2 catches allowed, 69.3 PFF grade.
CB Jalen Ramsey: 64 snaps, 3 tackles, pass breakup, 2 catches allowed, TD catch allowed, 66.5 PFF grade.
CB Malik Truman: DNP.
CB Donovan Bigby: 68 snaps, 6 tackles, 3 catches allowed, TD catch allowed, 64.6 PFF grade.
S Samuel Fleming: 63 snaps, 8 tackles, tackle for loss, interception, pass breakup, run stuff, 84.0 PFF grade.
S Derwin James Jr: 63 snaps, 3 tackles, tackle for loss, pass breakup, QB hurry, run stuff, catch allowed, 72.6 PFF grade.
S Sean Butler: 63 snaps, 6 tackles, 4 catches allowed, 51.3 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Class of 2028 Report Card
EDGE Willis Rayford: 19 snaps, 2 tackles, 2 sacks, 71.1 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
TE Don Willson: 24 snaps, 1 reception, 6 yards, touchdown.
FB Teryan Vanover: 33 snaps, 4 receptions, 17 yards.

Injury Report
WR A.J. Brown: Doubtful (elbow)
CB Malik Truman: Out (shoulder // 2-3 weeks)
HB Clinton McDonald: Out (ribs // 2-3 weeks)
S Nick Steward: Out (elbow // 3-4 weeks)

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 08:16

Week 3 NFL Results
NE 35 - CLE 13 :: CAR 35 - ATL 14 :: IND 21 - TEN 14 :: SF 20 - BUF 13
MIA 21 - PIT 14 :: TOR 42 - PHI 21 :: BAL 34 - CIN 13 :: ARI 35 - DET 14
DEN 34 - HOU 26 :: NYJ 21 - SEA 17 :: MIN 28 - LAR 10 :: LV 28 - TB 14
LAC 34 - NO 24 :: NYG 28 - CHI 14 :: GB 31 - DAL 12 :: KC 28 - JAX 21
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Players of the Week
QB Patrick Mahomes (KC): 17 of 28, 307 yards, 3 touchdowns.
HB Saquon Barkley (NYG): 18 carries, 211 yards, 2 touchdowns.
CB Tre'Davious White (NE): 11 tackles, interception.
CB Jaire Alexander (GB): 3 tackles, 2 interceptions.
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Notable Injuries
HB Jonathan Taylor (PHI): Season (knee)
TE Noah Fant (CAR): Season (hip)
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Notable Transactions
Cincinnati Bengals re-sign HB Miles Sanders (2yr, $9.44 million)
Kansas City Chiefs re-sign OLB Jaelan Phillips (2yr, $26 million)
Jacksonville Jaguars re-sign DE Josh Allen (3yr, $52.4 million)
Carolina Panthers re-sign QB Keenan Church (6yr, $167 million)
Toronto Huskies re-sign LB Case White (5yr, $42.9 million)
Pittsburgh Steelers re-sign QB Brian Petersen (6yr, $183 million)
Tennessee Titans re-sign QB Justin Herbert (3yr, $98.7 million)
Chicago Bears re-sign QB Rob Lucas (5yr, $118 million)

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 08:30

Los Angeles, Rashard Keaton 'miles apart' as Negotiations Halt
The Los Angeles Chargers and former number one overall pick edge rusher Rashard Keaton are 'miles apart' when it comes to expectations for his extension as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

In the report, Schefter detailed how the current front office does not view as Keaton as an elite talent and notes how they weren't the ones that selected him with the first pick of the draft. Keaton is reportedly looking for an extension in the $13 million range per year.

In his three seasons, Keaton has yet to record over ten sacks, posting back to back seven sack seasons in his last two seasons after sparingly playing as a rookie. By comparison, Tampa Bay's Harmon Booth was selected four picks later in the same draft and had 12.5 sacks last season. Tennessee's Derrick Pope was selected one pick later and had ten sacks last season with both of them having yet to sign their extensions.

Depending on where Booth and Pope come in number wise could dictate the ceiling for Keaton, at least the ceiling for what the Chargers are willing to pay for him. At this moment, a source close to the situation said that the team currently isn't willing to give Keaton an extension larger than the one the Toronto Huskies gave edge rusher Nolan Garrison. At the peak of his deal, Garrison made $8.81 million.

The Garrison comparison is of note considering that current Chargers GM Stephon White was in the Huskies' front office when they signed Garrison to that extension.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 10:32

Week 4 Preview: Indianapolis Colts
Record: 2-1, T-1st AFC South

Team Leaders
Passing: Sam Ehlinger (61% completion, 660 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT, 89.0 rating)
Rushing: D'Andre Swift (223 yards, 4.1 ypc, 3 TD)
Receiving: Tyreek Hill (13 receptions, 205 yards, 2 TD)
Defense: Darius Leonard (21 tackles, 2 TFL, 1.0 sack)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 19th
Total Defense: 5th
Points Per Game: 14th
Turnover Differential: T-12th

Injuries
RT Braden Smith
RG Wyatt Johnston
S Vaughn Campbell

The Indianapolis Colts went out and straight up won free agency with the additions of Tyreek Hill and Edwin Rankin, who many pegged as the top available free agents this past offseason. They then used the first overall pick in the draft on pass rusher Robert Cottrell who has helped the Colts field a top five defense through the first three games of the season.

Sam Ehlinger might not be in the MVP form of his 2026 season as his passer rating is a career low 89.0 right now but the team around him is good enough to challenge the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts beat up on the Chargers in the preseason, for what it's worth, and could provide some problems for a Chargers defense that hasn't been stout against the run.

D'Andre Swift is averaging 74.3 yards per game but the Chargers rushing defense is in the bottom half of the league. Even without two key offensive linemen, the addition of Rankin should allow the Colts to be able to establish the ground game with the combination of Rankin and Quenton Nelson.

Defensively, the Colts will be challenged at the second level. The Chargers once again feature the league's best rushing offense and with a limited secondary, there are plays to be made.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 13:15

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IND (2-2) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 || 14
LAC (4-0) | 7 | 17 | 3 | 17 || 44
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Castonzo Has Career Day in Blowout Win over Indianapolis Colts
Any claims that Will Castonzo is just a game manager with swag and a few highlight reel runs were seemingly put to rest on Sunday.

The former first round pick threw for five touchdowns and 382 yards in the Los Angeles Chargers 44-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Castonzo had over 200 yards passing in the first half following a 65-yard strike to D.K. Metcalf right before the end of the half. His high completion percentage on the season will improve following a 74 percent day despite averaging 10.9 yards per attempt.

Metcalf caught four passes for 113 yards and a touchdown while running back Tyron Floyd was second on the team with 78 yards receiving. Odell Beckham Jr. caught his first touchdown as a Charger.

The Chargers offense also rushed for 207 yards with 140 coming from Felix Whittaker and Derrick Henry adding 48 for good measure.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[LAC] T. Floyd 22 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (4:26)

Quarter 2
[LAC] M. Badgley, 56 Yd FG (14:55)
[LAC] O. Beckham Jr. 15 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (6:11)
[IND] D. Swift, 13 Yd run (2:42)
[LAC] D. Metcalf 65 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (0:39)

Quarter 3
[LAC] M. Badgley, 30 Yd FG (8:55)

Quarter 4
[LAC] T. Vanover 12 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (14:55)
[LAC] M. Badgley, 38 Yd FG (11:16)
[LAC] D. Daniel 7 Yd pass from W. Castonzo (4:10)
[IND] T. Hill 6 Yd pass from S. Ehlinger (1:04)
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Los Angeles Chargers
Will Castonzo: 26 of 35, 382 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 carry, 8 yards.
Felix Whittaker: 18 carries, 140 yards.
Derrick Henry: 7 carries, 48 yards.
Tyron Floyd: 6 carries, 10 yards, 4 receptions, 78 yards, touchdown.
Teryan Vanover: 5 receptions, 57 yards, touchdown.
D.K. Metcalf: 4 receptions, 113 yards, touchdown.
Odell Beckham Jr: 2 receptions, 41 yards, touchdown.
Vincent Zellner: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 sacks.
Jalen Ramsey: 3 tackles, interception.
Willis Rayford: 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.

Indianapolis Colts
Sam Ehlinger: 21 of 32, 235 yards, touchdown, interception.
D'Andre Swift: 14 carries, 31 yards, touchdown.
Darrick Gattis: 6 receptions, 67 yards.
Tyreek Hill: 6 receptions, 56 yards, touchdown.
Mike Harley: 3 receptions, 63 yards.
Grant Delpit: 8 tackles.
Darius Leonard: 4 tackles, 2 sacks.
Robert Cottrell: 3 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.

Post by **djp73** » 15 Dec 2020, 16:42

Lit them cats up

Post by **supahotfire** » 15 Dec 2020, 16:52

i was nervous for u there. thought the colts would be a trap

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 18:41

djp73 wrote: ↑
15 Dec 2020, 16:42
Lit them cats up

mvp wrote: ↑
15 Dec 2020, 16:52
i was nervous for u there. thought the colts would be a trap

Never in doubt.

Post by **Soapy** » 15 Dec 2020, 18:52

Behind the Numbers: Breakdown of Chargers Week Four Win vs. Indianapolis Colts

Offensive Line Grades
LT Melvin McKinley: 72 snaps, 39 dropbacks, 33 rushes, sack allowed, 72.8 PFF grade.
LG Chauncey Truman: 72 snaps, 39 dropbacks, 33 rushes, run stuff allowed, penalty, 66.7 PFF grade.
C Austin Griggs: 72 snaps, 39 dropbacks, 33 rushes, sack allowed, 72.8 PFF grade.
RG Stephen Zeigler: 72 snaps, 39 dropbacks, 33 rushes, sack allowed, run stuff allowed, 3 penalties, 60.3 PFF grade.
RT Jerron Bowman: 72 snaps, 39 dropbacks, 33 rushes, sack allowed, QB hurry allowed, 70.7 PFF grade.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Defensive Grades
DE Christian Childs: 51 snaps, tackle, tackle for loss, run stuff, 67.8 PFF grade.
NT Cedric Darius: 22 snaps, 44.4 PFF grade.
DE Vincent Zellner: 40 snaps, 4 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 sacks, 2 run stuff, 88.0 PFF grade.
EDGE Joey Bosa: 44 snaps, tackle, sack, 62.7 PFF grade.
EDGE Rashard Keaton: 50 snaps, tackle, run stuff, 55.4 PFF grade.
EDGE Willis Rayford: 17 snaps, 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, QB hurry, 89.2 PFF grade.
LB Layne Scott: 44 snaps, 3 tackles, sack, run stuffs, 2 catches allowed, 63.4 PFF grade.
LB DeAndre Bridge: 57 snaps, 7 tackles, tackle for loss, pass breakup, 5 run stuffs, 2 catches allowed, 72.7 PFF grade.
CB Jalen Ramsey: 51 snaps, 3 tackles, interception, pass breakup, run stuff, 3 catches allowed, 80.5 PFF grade.
CB Malik Truman: DNP.
CB Donovan Bigby: 60 snaps, 5 tackles, 3 pass breakups, 4 catches allowed, 68.3 PFF grade.
S Samuel Fleming: 53 snaps, 6 tackles, tackle for loss, 3 run stuffs, 80.1 PFF grade.
S Derwin James Jr: 53 snaps, 4 tackles, pass breakup, 2 catches allowed, TD catch allowed, 60.0 PFF grade.
S Sean Butler: 56 snaps, 3 tackles, pass breakup, 4 catches allowed, 61.5 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
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Grade Scale :: 80+ ELITE | 79-70 ABOVE AVERAGE | 69-60 AVERAGE | 59> BELOW AVERAGE

Class of 2028 Report Card
EDGE Willis Rayford: 17 snaps, 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, QB hurry, 89.2 PFF grade.
S Nick Steward: DNP.
TE Don Willson: 39 snaps, 1 reception, 19 yards.
FB Teryan Vanover: 42 snaps, 5 receptions, 57 yards, touchdown.

Injury Report
WR A.J. Brown: Probable (elbow)
CB Malik Truman: Out (shoulder // 1-2 weeks)
HB Clinton McDonald: Out (ribs // 1-2 weeks)
S Nick Steward: Out (elbow // 2-3 weeks)

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