On Monday night, the Chargers handled the Jets, 27–6. The result leaves both teams sitting at 4–4, with Los Angeles now potentially holding a key tiebreaker.
For fans, it was a hideous exhibition of offensive football, with the two teams combining for 461 yards. Despite the lackluster showing from both units, the Chargers pulled away with considerable ease, largely because of three New York turnovers along with a Derius Davis 87-yard punt return touchdown.
Looking ahead, here’s what the game means and where both teams are headed:
