The Chargers currently trail the Cowboys in the second preseason game by the score of 29-10.
Here are a few quick takeaways from the first half of play:
Have a game, Josh Palmer
Palmer has done everything to show that he will be a key piece of the Chargers’ offense this season during camp, and he continued to do so tonight. The second-year player finished with three catches for 75 yards and a score, displaying the ability to win at the catch point on a 41-yard reception and be a threat after the catch on his scoring play.
Special teams struggles
While most of the starters are not playing, guys that are battling for roster spots and roles on special teams are, and hardly anyone did anything to help themselves. On both of the Cowboys’ kickoff returns, they went for 98 yards, a score, and 32 yards, respectively. On their lone punt return, it was taken 72 yards to the end zone. Players failing to get off their blocks and tackling were the reasons for their struggles.
Flashbacks from last season
The Chargers’ offseason priority was to get stouter along the interior part of the defensive line. While they did with the additions of Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson, who are not playing, the guys vying for rotational roles, did not do anything to make a positive impact against the run. The tackling in the open field has been poor, as well. The Cowboys produced 4.2 yards per carry and a pair of touchdowns on the ground.