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Brandon Staley on Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack: ‘When we’re healthy, that’s how we’ll rush’

The Chargers’ pass rush was unrelenting at MetLife Stadium.

The Chargers’ pass rush was unrelenting at MetLife Stadium. Los Angeles’ defense finished the game with 31 pressures and seven sacks out of true passing sets for the Jets. Six players finished with pass rush win percentages over 20%, including Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack.

Brandon Staley was asked after the game about seeing both of them on the field together, given availability issues previously.

When we’re healthy, that’s how we’ll rush…When they’ve (Bosa and Mack) been healthy together, that’s how they’ve played…The reason why we’re able to rush the way we are is the way we’re playing against the run.

Bosa has missed time in previous seasons and 2023 with injuries. The Chargers’ star missed one game this year with his fractured toe and hamstring. In the four games since the bye, Mack and Bosa have each registered 70+ PFF defensive grades in each contest.

The Chargers will look to keep up their positive pass-rush momentum against the Lions. It might not come easy: PFF ranks the Lions’ offensive line 1st in the league entering Week 10. Detroit is third in pass-blocking efficiency.

Hopefully, with Mack, Bosa, and Tuli Tuipulotu increasing their volume and staying healthy, the Chargers’ pass rush can stay hot down the stretch.

Best photos from Chargers’ win over Jets in Week 9

Here are some of the best photos from MetLife Stadium on Monday.

The Chargers defeated the Jets in Week 9 by the score of 27-6.

To relive the game, here are some of the best photos from MetLife Stadium.

Chargers’ three-headed monster dominates in win over Jets

The Chargers have one of the best edge defender trios in the NFL.

The Chargers’ defense reigned supreme in the victory over the Jets on Monday.

In total, they amassed eight sacks, four tackles for loss, three takeaways, seven passes defended and did not allow a single touchdown.

While they were strong at each level, the edge defender unit, comprised of Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack and rookie Tuli Tuipulotu, meant business.

They combined for 6.5 sacks, which is tied for the most players with 2.0 or more sacks in a game in Chargers franchise history.

Bosa, who dealt with multiple injuries early in the season, had a phenomenal performance with 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and tackle for loss. 

Mack and Tuipulotu posted two sacks each. Tuipulotu got his first sack since Week 3, yet the rookie has helped create several sacks rushing on the inside this season. 

Tuipulotu, who is having one of the best rookie seasons, is now up to 29 quarterback pressures, four sacks and a 12.2% pass-rush win rate.

“Those guys are beasts out there, Alohi Gilman said. “Makes me smile, makes my job easier back there when you got guys like that up front. Super grateful to be a part of this team, a part of them, being a part of this. A bunch of Hall of Famers up front.”

This was the Bolts’ fourth game with five-plus sacks this season, which puts the team in a tie for second-most sacks in the league with a total of 31. 

Every player on the Bolts’ defense did their job in primetime, but the three-headed monster gave the Jets the most problems. If they can maintain this level of play, it should aid with high-powered offenses, like the Lions and Ravens on the horizon. 

Where the Chargers rank statistically after Week 9

Looking at the major metrics, here is where the Chargers stand after Week 9.

The Chargers are now .500 after beating the Jets on Monday.

Now that Week 9 is in the rearview, we now know how the Bolts rank statistically compared to the rest of the NFL. Looking at the major metrics, here is where L.A. stands.

Chargers PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 9 win over Jets

Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the win over the Jets.

In Week 9, the Chargers defeated the Jets, 27-6.

Along the way, there were some standout performers and others that were duds.

With that, here are the best and worst performers from Monday’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 (57) or defense (66).

Top 5 Offense

WR Keenan Allen — 84.6

QB Justin Herbert — 68.6

OL Will Clapp – 60.2

RB Joshua Kelley — 58.7

OT Trey Pipkins — 58.6

Top 5 Defense

S Alohi Gilman – 90.8

EDGE Joey Bosa – 83.6

DT Otito Ogbonnia — 82.9

S Derwin James — 82.3

DL Morgan Fox — 82.0

Bottom 5 Offense

WR Jalen Guyton — 52.1

TE Gerald Everett — 51.0

TE Donald Parham – 49.8

RB Austin Ekeler — 48.4

OL Zion Johnson — 42.8

Bottom 5 Defense

LB Kenneth Murray — 69.9

DT Austin Johnson — 61.6

CB Asante Samuel Jr. — 60.9

S Dean Marlowe — 59.3

CB Michael Davis — 56.6

Everything to know about Chargers’ primetime victory over Jets

To recap the Chargers’ win over the Jets, here is everything you need to know.

The Chargers are leaving East Rutherford, NJ with a win after defeating the Jets on Monday night.

To recap Los Angeles’ 27-6 victory, here is everything to know.

 

Chargers final injury report: WR Joshua Palmer ruled out vs. Jets

The Chargers will be thin at the wide receiver position.

Joshua Palmer was ruled out for the Monday night game against the Jets.

Palmer is dealing with a knee injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs and aggravated last Sunday against the Bears. He did not log a practice during the week.

With Palmer out, rookie Quentin Johnston is positioned to be a top target alongside Keenan Allen. Johnston had five catches for 50 yards in Week 9.

The Chargers have six players questionable: Morgan Fox (oblique), Jalen Guyton (knee), Sebastian Joseph-Day (illness), Eric Kendricks (ribs), Kenneth Murray (shoulder) and Otito Ogbonnia (knee).

Brandon Staley commented on Guyton and Ogbonnia, who have yet to be activated off the PUP list, potentially making their return on Monday.

“We’re going to take the next 48 hours to determine that,” Staley said. “They had a full week of practice. Just going to talk about it as a coaching staff and figure it out between now and when we leave.”

Who are the experts taking in Chargers vs. Jets?

Find out who the experts are picking between the Chargers and Jets.

The Chargers are 3.5-point favorites over the Jets in Week 9 of the 2023 regular season. The over/under is 40 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.

That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 40 points.

My score prediction for the game is a 21-17 win for the Chargers, with a combined total of 38 points. So if I were putting money behind my prediction, I’d bet the under.

As for game picks, the majority of analysts believe that the Bolts will pick up their second consecutive win.

Expert Pick
Nate Davis (USA Today) Chargers
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Chargers
Mike Clay (ESPN) Chargers
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Chargers
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Chargers
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Chargers
NFL.com Staff Jets (3 to 2)
Bleacher Report Chargers

Monday’s game will begin at 6:15 p.m. PT and will be televised on ESPN.

Chargers Week 9 injury report: Who practiced, who didn’t on Thursday?

Jalen Guyton was a full participant.

The Chargers had their first practice in preparation for Monday night’s game against the Jets on Thursday.

Wide receiver Joshua Palmer was the only non-participant. Palmer was out with the knee injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs and reaggravated this past weekend against the Bears.

Defensive lineman Morgan Fox and linebacker Eric Kendricks were limited participants with oblique and rib injuries, respectively.

Wide receiver Jalen Guyton (knee) and defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia (knee) were full participants. They are in their third week of practice since their 21-day activation window was opened.

5 Jets players to watch vs. Chargers

The Jets have a couple of standout players on offense and a handful on defense.

The Chargers and Jets will face off on Monday night, a game crucial to Los Angeles as they look to get back into the thick of the playoff race in the AFC.

They meet a New York team that has some players that could pose a challenge for the Bolts.