The Chargers have ran the ball more than they have compared to recent seasons.
The tandem of running backs Austin Ekeler and rookie Joshua Kelley has thrived in the first two weeks of the season, averaging 169 yards per game, which ranks sixth in the NFL.
Ekeler has touched the football 30 times for 235 yards while Kelley has touched the ball 37 times for 173 yards and one touchdown.
Going into their Week 3 matchup with the Panthers, Los Angeles has the opportunity to pick up the win by relying on the ground game.
Carolina allowed 93 yards and three touchdowns to Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and 103 yards and two scores to Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette.
The Panthers defense has allowed six touchdowns so far in two games this season.
After seeing how well rookie quarterback Justin Herbert played and knowing that Carolina doesn’t have that talented of a secondary, the Chargers could resort to the air.
But the team could get on the board early and often with a balanced approach, and force the Panthers to slow L.A. from running the clock out.
If you’re fantasy owners of either Ekeler and/or Kelley, they’re must starts this weekend.