The 2023 Los Angeles Chargers are a tale of two units.
Offensively, the Chargers have been pretty darn good. Los Angeles is scoring the fifth-most points per drive (2.31) and ranks eighth-best in offensive DVOA. Fourth-year quarterback Justin Herbert is playing at a high level, currently ranked fifth-best in EPA (Expected Points Added) per dropback.
It’s Brandon Staley’s defense that is holding the Chargers back from reaching their potential. Los Angeles ranks 26th in points allowed per drive (2.24) and 27th in defensive DVOA.
But even the Chargers’ defense itself has a stark dichotomy. LA is doing a nice job of stopping the run, ranking 10th-best with 3.