The Los Angeles Chargers never really had a home-field advantage when playing at Dignity Health Sports Park, where the stands were flooded with fans in colors other than blue and gold.
Last weekend was no different when they played the Minnesota Vikings, but it was so bad that it effected their game-plan.
The Chargers had to use a silent snap count against the last Sunday because there were so many fans of the visiting team at the stadium, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
A silent count is when snapping the ball is based on a movement from one of the interior lineman, such as a head bob or a tap on the center from a guard. If the quarterback is under center, he will just push up with his top hand on the center’s butt.
The Bolts almost had to do the same thing when they faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6, but they never ended up using it.
Los Angeles is set to face an Oakland Raiders team in just a few moments. From what history shows, we can expect the stands to be filled with black and gold.
But the team is hoping to avoid using it in their last game played at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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