The Los Angeles Chargers are hours away from kicking off against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Here are six players that could have a big determination of the outcome of the game.
RB Melvin Gordon
After a slow start to the season, Gordon has been riding the hot hand and now he will have a huge opportunity to cash in his best game yet, facing a defense that has allowed 5.1 yards per carry and three 100+ yard rushing games, and two multi-touchdown games.
OL Dan Feeney
Feeney has had an up and down season, but he will have to be on his A-game against four-time Pro Bowler, Calais Campbell. Campbell leads the Jaguars with 19 quarterback hits, 11 quarterback knockdowns and 27 pressures this season.
OT Russell Okung
Not only will Feeney and the other members on the interior have to be stout, but so will the veteran left tackle as he will have to keep rookie Josh Allen from quarterback Philip Rivers’ blindside. Allen leads the team with nine sacks, pressures with 36 and in tackles for loss with 10.
DE Joey Bosa
Believe it or not, but Bosa has not posted a sack in the past three games after amassing 8.5 in the first nine. He will have a good opportunity to get back on track facing an offensive tackle group that has struggled to find its groove. Not only will Bosa look to acquire a sack or two, but force the ball out of quarterback Gardner Minshew’s hands as he’s struggled with fumbling.
LB Drue Tranquill
With LB Denzel Perryman out, Tranquill will take over as the team’s starting MIKE. Tranquill has been one of the best run defenders and he will need to stay hot facing running back Leonard Fournette, who has been running wild in his third season as a pro.
CB Casey Hayward
Hayward will be looking to bounce back after one of his worst performances of the season. It won’t be an easy task facing wide receiver D.J. Chark, who has a knack for explosive plays. Chark should benefit from Minshew behind center as he averages more yards per reception and has caught five touchdown passes with the rookie at quarterback.
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