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I still think our first real test was against the Raiders.
After the game ended the way it did, it was a clear victory.
However, going in at half time, i was personally edgy about tje second half, but confident we would win.
The half time adjustments were the test.
Our starters were getting warmed up.
We shut tje Raiders down.
I don't think that game should be thought so much as an easy win (although it is easy to think that by score and second half alone).

However, we did walk all over the Cardinals.

I think the Chargers offer a significant step up in competition and i have a feeling it will go the way of the Raiders game.
It may be competitive early on, but we will start chipping away on both sides of the wall and show the fans whose house it really is.
 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-week-3-cbs-chargers-rams-preview

NFL Week 3 CBS Chargers @ Rams Preview
BY PFF PREVIEW TEAM

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Don’t bite on the play fake!
No team ran more play action passes on first down than the Rams last year, so the Chargers would be wise to keep an eye out for that on Sunday.

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Defending the crossing route
Last year, the Rams defense allowed a passer rating of just 55.4 on crossing routes – the best mark among NFL defenses. The Chargers may have to look elsewhere if they want to move the ball.

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Gurley does it all
Fresh off signing the richest contract ever by a running back, Todd Gurley is showing why he is worth the money. He racks up 1st downs and touchdowns at the highest rate in the NFL, and he is near impossible to bring down at the point of first contact, both as a runner and receiver.

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Donald and Suh wreaking havoc
Ndamukong Suh has lived up to expectations through the first two games, pairing with Aaron Donald to form the league’s best interior defense. Donald is up to his usual tricks, grading as PFF’s 2nd best interior defender (91.5 overall grade) while Suh ranks 12th (84.5 overall PFF grade). Chargers center Mike Pouncey (70.7 overall grade, eighth among centers) will have his hands full trying to contain Donald and Suh.

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Ekeler and Gordon are weapons in the passing game
Austin Ekeler and Melvin Gordon are integral pieces to the Chargers passing game, ranking second and third among all running backs in yards per route run. Ekeler has been a wildly productive receiver out of the backfield, averaging 4.32 yards per route run and forcing four missed tackles through the first two games.

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Derwin the swiss army knife
The Chargers are utilizing rookie safety Derwin James as a versatile defender all over the field. He lines up deep as a safety, as a linebacker in the box, on a receiver in the slot, and even occasionally on the defensive line. James is currently grading as PFF’s 8th best safety (82.8) with the fourth-highest pass rushing grade (81.5). Derwin James vs. Todd Gurley will be a fun matchup to watch.

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Can Rivers adapt to life without Hunter Henry?
Over recent seasons, Philip Rivers has been incredibly productive targeting Hunter Henry. When targeting the tight end, Rivers has produced a 143.7 passer rating and a staggering 12:0 TD to INT ratio. With Henry out for the season, it’s going to be fascinating to see who steps up.

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Hayward’s still one of the best
The Rams’ high-powered passing attack will have to navigate past one of the best cornerbacks in the game on Sunday. Last year, Casey Hayward was not only our highest-graded cornerback, but he also ranked in the top-10 in most of our advanced coverage metrics.

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https://thebiglead.com/2018/09/21/chargers-value/

The Chargers' Value Has Barely Increased Since Moving To Los Angeles

By: Ryan Phillips | 22 hours ago

When the Los Angeles Chargers moved out up San Diego and up Interstate 5, a huge part of their argument for doing so was the increased value it would bring to the franchise. Well, that flat out hasn’t happened.

Forbes released its annual valuations of NFL franchises and the news was really bad for Dean Spanos and the Chargers. Among the 32 NFL teams, the Chargers ranked 22nd and are worth an estimated $2.275 billion. That value is unchanged from last year, their first season in their new huge market.

In 2016, the year before they opted to move from San Diego to LA, Forbes valued the team at $2.08 billion. That ranked them 21st in the NFL. Yes, you read that right, moving to Los Angeles has not only failed to increase the franchise’s value, it has actually decreased relative to other NFL teams.

It’s worth remembering that when the Chargers had been granted the chance to move to LA if they didn’t get a stadium done in San Diego, Forbes spiked the team’s valuation. The value jumped 36 percent that year but if you carefully read what was written, there’s a key part of that valuation people tend to miss.

The Chargers get first dibs on becoming Kroenke’s tenant, or can opt for a new stadium in San Diego, which is why the team is valued at $2.08 billion.

So the value went up because they had the option to join Stan Kroenke or build their own stadium in San Diego. It wasn’t just because of the move to Los Angeles,Forbes basically said it would be a similar rise in value based on either option.

If that isn’t enough for you, check out the write up for this year’s valuation. It is posted it below:

The Chargers played their first of three seasons at the 27,000-seat StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. last season. As expected, the Chargers were last in the league in attendance (202,687), drawing less than half the league average. Our $2.275 billion valuation of the Chargers reflects their move to Inglewood for the 2020 season, where they will be tenants in a new stadium controlled by Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams. It was a risk-adverse decision by the Spanos family to be tenants–whereby the team will pay just $1 a year in rent but get no revenue from non-game day events–rather than build their own stadium. With their wealth already concentrated in real estate, the Spanos family did not want any more bricks and mortar on their balance sheet. The Chargers will effectively have the same type of economic situation, albeit in a bigger market, as the Indianapolis Colts.

So this valuation includes the move into Kroenke’s new palace, where they will be nothing more than tenants. That means any arguments about the value going up after the move to the new stadium is flat out wrong.

Oh, and the best part? The Chargers left San Diego and alienated their entire fan base to chug up the road and have a similar economic situation to the Indianapolis Colts. That’s right, a team in the second biggest media market in the country has the same financial situation as a team in the 27th media market. Incidentally, in those media market rankings the Colts place just ahead of … (looks at list … looks up … does double take) … San Diego.

You couldn’t make this sh*t up.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams are thriving in their new home. Before leaving St. Louis, Kroenke’s team was valued at $1.45 billion, 28th on the list. Now the Rams are worth $3.2 billion, enough to be the fourth most valuable team in the NFL.

In every aspect of life — other than hairpiece choices — Stan Kroenke has run circles around Dean Spanos. This is nothing new.

To recap, the Chargers moved up to Los Angeles to increase the value of their franchise and that value has barely gone up. Despite that slight increase, the value has actually dropped one spot relative to the rest of the NFL. And if they had gotten a stadium deal done in San Diego, they would have been worth roughly as much as they are now. Plus they would have actually had a fan base cheering for them.

Folks, when I’ve repeatedly told you the Chargers were going to fail in Los Angeles, I haven’t been talking out of my ass. They are a colossal, enormous, monumental failure already and have become an embarrassment to the rest of the NFL.

Only the Spanos family could move an NFL team to Los Angeles and not see its value rise substantially. When I’ve repeatedly told you Dean and his sons are morons who would screw up something this easy, I wasn’t lying to you.

This is an organization run by the worst of the worst. Everything they do proves it. The team’s value will never rise substantially with Spanos and his kids in charge.


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https://www.therams.com/news/going-against-rivers-rams-have-benefit-of-experience

Going Against Rivers, Rams Have Benefit of Experience

As it will be for every AFC West matchup this season, the Rams have an edge with their defense.

As you likely know, coordinator Wade Phillips and cornerback Aqib Talib won Super Bowl 50 together with the Broncos, sharing the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Cornerback Marcus Peters and linebacker Ramik Wilson spent the last three years with the Chiefs, going against that same competition.

But this matchup in particular is where the familiarity runs deep. Phillips, for instance, was the Chargers’ defensive coordinator when the club drafted quarterback Philip Rivers back in 2004.

“Well, first we had Eli Manning for a couple hours,” Phillips recalled with a laugh this week. “Well, what stands out is our staff had the Senior Bowl that year because we had the worst record in football, so we coached the Senior Bowl. We had the No. 1 draft pick. Philip Rivers, we had him in the Senior Bowl. He played four years in college. He started four years, he played in four bowl games, he was an MVP in all four bowl games. Then, when he played in the Senior Bowl with us, he was the MVP of the Senior Bowl that year. So, we knew about him and he was the guy, obviously, we wanted.

“Philip, like I said, he's a winner,” Phillips continued. “He has always been that way. He's just improved as he has gone along, improved with age.”

Remarkably, Rivers has started 194 consecutive games since taking over as the Chargers’ QB-1 in 2006. Phillips was still the defensive coordinator that year, as the Chargers went 14-2. Over the course of his career, Rivers has completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 51,028 yards with 348 touchdowns and 167 interceptions. He’s made five playoff appearances, compelling a 4-5 record.

This year, Rivers has already thrown for 680 yards and six touchdowns in just two games.

According to Phillips, Rivers is so good because he understands the weak points in a defense. That’s come with his extensive playing experience.

“You can't fool him. He's going to know what you're in,” Phillips said. “That's where he excels over most quarterbacks and makes him an elite quarterback is when the ball is snapped, he may take some time and change some things and he'll change protections – all those things, like the great ones do. Any kind of blitz you run, he'll audible to the right protection – all those things.”

All that being true, it doesn’t mean the Rams can’t have success against the seven-time Pro Bowler. Both Peters and Talib have picked off Rivers before — Talib once, and Peters four times. In fact, Peters had two interceptions the last time he faced the Chargers in 2017.

“Well, that's why we have Marcus — is because he's an elite player, too,” Phillips said. “Any time you have a great player like that, they're going to make plays against anybody.”

What’s led to the success?

“I’ve been playing against Philip since I was a rookie, so I kind of know exactly how he’s going to hit us where we not,” Peters said.

Safety John Johnson said Talib and Peters have aided in the film study of the Chargers’ offense leading up to Sunday.

“They see them twice a year, just like how we play Seattle or Arizona,” Johnson said. “So it’s a big help, a big jump — they know the receivers as well, not only the quarterback — so it’s a big help.”

Because of the nature of the Chargers’ explosive offense, the Rams figure Rivers will take shots downfield more than the Rams’ previous two opponents. That’s part of what Talib and Peters like best about facing Rivers — that he will challenge you.

“He’s a great competitor, future Hall of Famer,” Talib said. “So I’m looking forward to playing against him. It’s always fun playing against him.”
 

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Injury Report 9/21: Barron Listed as Doubtful, Bosa Officially Declared Out

The Rams will likely be without inside linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) once again on Sunday, as he’s been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game.

For the other side, Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) has been declared out, as has offensive tackle — and former Ram — Joe Barksdale (knee).

Wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) did not participate in Thursday’s session, but was back on the field on a limited basis for Friday. One of the Chargers’ fastest receivers and a deep threat, Benjamin is listed as questionable.

As expected, Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) is out. Head coach Sean McVay complimented kicker Sam Ficken’s practice on Friday, saying the club expects him to perform well against the Chargers.

“He's done good. He just had a great day and he's had a good week overall," McVay said. "And we've got a lot of confidence in Sam. It's good to have him back around, and I think he's ready and excited to go."

Below is the full injury report for both teams.

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OUT

K Greg Zuerlein (groin)

DOUBTFUL

ILB Mark Barron (ankle)

EXPECTED TO PLAY

DL Michael Brockers (shoulder)

C John Sullivan (ankle)

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

OUT

DE Joey Bosa (foot)

OT Joe Barksdale (knee)

QUESTIONABLE

WR Travis Benjamin (foot)

TE Antonio Gates (illness)

FB Derek Watt (thumb)

EXPECTED TO PLAY

RB Melvin Gordon (neck)
 

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Quotes & Notes 9/21/18: McVay and Kupp Talk Teamwork
  • Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that his players will begin preparation for next Thursday night’s game immediately following Sunday’s game against the Chargers.
  • Last season, several Rams began prepping their bodies immediately after Week 2’s loss to Washington for Week 3’s Thursday night game against San Francisco.
  • The Rams play their second game in five days against the Vikings next Thursday at the L.A. Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PDT.
  • Right guard Austin Blythe is expected continue as the starting right guard in Week 3.
  • McVay said on Friday that right guard Jamon Brown will be active on Sunday and will be available to provide support if needed as a replacement interior lineman.
  • McVay was asked about his newly arranged offensive coaching staff on Friday.
  • He commended offensive line coach/run game coordinator Aaron Kromer and tight ends coach/pass game coordinator Shane Waldron’s leadership, as well as quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor’s work in the quarterbacks room.
  • Kromer coached the offensive line in 2017 and was heavily involved in the run game. Waldron’s role on the offensive staff was expanded in 2018 to include pass-game duties. McVay also brought Taylor into a larger role in 2018 — promoting him from an assistant wide receivers coach to leading the quarterbacks.
  • The Rams offense has put up 30 points or more in the first two games of the season in a balanced attack. The Rams have scored six offensive touchdowns this season — three through the air, three on the ground.
  • Second-year wide receiver Cooper Kupp spoke about his chemistry with his fellow receivers in McVay’s offense, and then expanded on the entire team’s chemistry.
  • Kupp said that it’s critical to know what the other receivers are doing in each play, in order to execute as best as possible.
  • Goff has spread out his targets this season, targeting Kupp 15 times, Robert Woods 18 times, and Brandin Cooks 17.

“I really can’t say enough about the leadership that coach [Aaron] Kromer and coach [Shane] Waldron have provided.”-HC SEAN McVAY

“We’ve got a very cool room, we are all very close — even on this team — we are all working toward the same goals and when you’re working toward the same goals, it’s really easy to get along.”-WR COOPER KUPP