After defeating the Panthers in Week 2, the Chargers will face the Steelers this Sunday and look to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2002.
Los Angeles’ success has come from its dominant defense and rushing attack. The passing game has taken a backseat since the team has had no problem running all over its opponents the past two weeks.
With Week 3 coming up, how do the Bolts compare to the rest of the NFL? Here is where Los Angeles ranks:
Offense
Category | Stat | Rank |
Points per game | 24.0 ppg | 11th |
Passing offense | 135.0 ypg | 28th |
Rushing offense | 197.5 ypg | 2nd |
Total offense | 332.5 ypg | 12th |
3rd down conversions | 41.94% | 10th |
Red zone scoring | 50.00% | 10th |
Sacks allowed | 2 | T-1st |
Turnovers | 2 | 13th |
Defense
Category | Stat | Rank |
Points allowed | 6.5 ppg | 1st |
Passing defense | 147.0 ypg | 6th |
Rushing defense | 80.5 ypg | 6th |
Total defense | 227.5 ypg | 2nd |
3rd down conversions | 23.08% | 2nd |
Red zone defense | — | 1st |
Sacks | 6 | 10th |
Takeaways | 4 | 6th |