Looking back at the 2016 season, it seems like the Chargers were a good rushing team because of the success that Melvin Gordon found on the ground. But the numbers don’t indicate that as compared to most of the other teams in the league.
In fact, the Chargers’ 94.4 yards per game on the ground put them on No. 26 in the league for the year. In other words, only six teams gained less yardage in that area.
The Chargers were hampered by injuries at the running back position all year. As a result, seven different running backs carried the ball in 2016.