The Chargers are coming to town against the Falcons, bringing a solid but unspectacular attack to Atlanta. Will the Falcons be able to stop their recent defensive woes against Los Angeles, which is good at avoiding mistakes and airing it out, but not necessarily great at running the football or scoring?
We’ll find out soon enough, but in the meantime, here’s a closer look at the matchup.
In the trenches
The Chargers have a good, young line. Pro Football Focus has them at 14th in the NFL, and rookie Jamaree Salyer is filling in admirably for Rashawn Slater at left tackle.