The Chargers’ defense reigned supreme in the victory over the Jets on Monday.
In total, they amassed eight sacks, four tackles for loss, three takeaways, seven passes defended and did not allow a single touchdown.
While they were strong at each level, the edge defender unit, comprised of Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack and rookie Tuli Tuipulotu, meant business.
They combined for 6.5 sacks, which is tied for the most players with 2.0 or more sacks in a game in Chargers franchise history.
Bosa, who dealt with multiple injuries early in the season, had a phenomenal performance with 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and tackle for loss.
Mack and Tuipulotu posted two sacks each. Tuipulotu got his first sack since Week 3, yet the rookie has helped create several sacks rushing on the inside this season.
Tuipulotu, who is having one of the best rookie seasons, is now up to 29 quarterback pressures, four sacks and a 12.2% pass-rush win rate.
“Those guys are beasts out there, Alohi Gilman said. “Makes me smile, makes my job easier back there when you got guys like that up front. Super grateful to be a part of this team, a part of them, being a part of this. A bunch of Hall of Famers up front.”
This was the Bolts’ fourth game with five-plus sacks this season, which puts the team in a tie for second-most sacks in the league with a total of 31.
Every player on the Bolts’ defense did their job in primetime, but the three-headed monster gave the Jets the most problems. If they can maintain this level of play, it should aid with high-powered offenses, like the Lions and Ravens on the horizon.
