Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 1 loss to Dolphins

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Dolphins.

In Week 1, the Chargers fell short to the Dolphins, 36-34.

Outcome aside, there were some standout performers and others that were duds.

With that being said, here are the best and worst performers from Sunday’s contest, according to Pro Football Focus’ player grades.

Note: To be more accurate, this is based on players who played at least 35% of the snaps on offense (80) or defense (67).

Top 5 Offense

OT Rashawn Slater – 80.9

RB Joshua Kelley – 75.5

RB Austin Ekeler – 74.8

OL Corey Linsley – 74.2

TE Donald Parham – 71.5

Top 5 Defense

DL Morgan Fox – 64.5

DT Austin Johnson – 62.2

DT Nick Williams – 60.4

EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 60.3

S Derwin James – 60.2

Bottom 5 Offense

WR Mike Williams – 62.1

TE Gerald Everett – 61.9

OT Trey Pipkins – 60.8

OL Zion Johnson – 60.6

WR Joshua Palmer – 50.6

Bottom 5 Defense

CB Michael Davis – 47.0

DT Sebastian Joseph-Day – 45.4

CB J.C. Jackson – 45.0

EDGE Joey Bosa – 44.0

LB Kenneth Murray – 29.4