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Looking at the major metrics, here is where the Chargers stand after the second game.
The Chargers lost their second consecutive game on Sunday, falling short to the Titans in overtime.
Now that Week 2 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.
Here are some of the best photos from Nissan Stadium on Sunday.
The Chargers lost to the Titans in Week 2 by the score of 27-24.
To relive the game, here are some of the best photos from Nissan Stadium.
Spotlighting Pro Football Focus’ highest and lowest-graded Chargers players from the loss to the Titans.
In Week 2, the Chargers fell short to the Titans, 27-24.
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 (68) or defense (65).
WR Keenan Allen – 80.7
TE Gerald Everett – 79.3
WR Mike Williams – 73.4
QB Justin Herbert – 71.1
OT Trey Pipkins – 70.5
(EDGE Joey Bosa – 19 snaps) – 81.7
DL Morgan Fox – 71.1
S Alohi Gilman – 70.2
EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 69.1
S Derwin James – 67.0
CB Asante Samuel – 66.2
OL Corey Linsley – 56.6
WR Joshua Palmer – 51.8
OL Jamaree Salyer – 51.2
TE Donald Parham Jr. – 49.1
RB Joshua Kelley – 47.7
DT Sebastian Joseph-Day – 54.6
LB Nick Niemann – 51.8
DT Nick Williams – 49.8
CB Michael Davis – 44.0
DT Austin Johnson – 41.0
Chargers fans’ emotions are at an all-time high.
The Chargers are officially 0-2 to start off the season after losing to the Titans on Sunday. Fan emotions are at an all-time high and they’re taking to Twitter to let out some steam.
Here are some reactions following the game.
The Chargers defense allowed the Titans to score 27 points. It's the first time since Week 11 of 2022 that Tennessee scored more than 22. In that time, the Titans averaged 15 points per game.
Defensive mastermind. pic.twitter.com/oUju6ncpud
— Jason Reed (@EatYourReedies) September 17, 2023
Chargers have no one to blame but themselves for dropping to 0-2. Drop winnable games to good teams, that'll happen.
Offensive and defensive communications out of whack. Undisciplined moments on both sides of the ball nullifying good plays.
Cannot execute when it matters.
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) September 17, 2023
Scoring 29 per game but allowing 31.5, I hate it here
— Tyler Weiss (@TylerMWeiss_) September 17, 2023
No way you can put this game on the defense in my opinion. The Chargers offense had four opportunities to go win this game and they didn’t.
The Chargers should be 2-0 and instead they will have a mountain to climb in the AFC dropping to 0-2.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) September 17, 2023
-Justin Herbert threw for over 300 yards for 2 TDs, 0 INTs
-The defense sacked Ryan Tannehill 5 times
-Derrick Henry didn’t break 100 yards rushingAnd the Chargers still lose.
— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) September 17, 2023
The Chargers are too talented to be this bad
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 17, 2023
Staley calling a timeout and letting TEN get Henry back on the field for 3rd and 1. He's cooked.
— Steven Ruiz (@theStevenRuiz) September 17, 2023
Week 1 Ryan Tannehill had 3 INT’s and a 28.8 Rating.
Week 2 Ryan Tannehill plays the CHARGERS DEFENSE and doesn’t turn it over, has an 83% comp. % and had a 123.3 RTG.
The Chargers pass coverage is horrendous and Brandon Staley is about to be out of a job. pic.twitter.com/13m1X49Q0L
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) September 17, 2023
Brandon Staley's time with the Chargers appears to be coming to an end…
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 17, 2023
UPDATE: Update: #Chargers Justin Herbert had FOUR straight possessions to win this game in the 4th quarter/OT with a TD:
Possession 1: Punt
Possession 2: Punt
Possession 3: FG
Possession 4 (OT): PuntUnacceptable. https://t.co/Dj02aKHuGJ
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) September 17, 2023
The Chargers are the 33rd team in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) with 50+ points and 0 turnovers through 2 games
They are the only team to start 0-2
— Doug Clawson (@doug_clawson) September 17, 2023
To recap the Chargers’ loss to the Titans, here is everything you need to know.
The Chargers fell to the Titans in overtime, 27-24.
To recap Week 2, here is everything you need to know:
Joey Bosa is active.
The Chargers are close to kicking off Week 2 against the Titans.
Here is a look at their inactive players today:
Daiyan Henley
Eric Kendricks
AJ Finley
Austin Ekeler
Brenden Jaimes
Christopher Hinton
Chris Rumph II
Joey Bosa, who was questionable with a hamstring injury, is active.
Find out who are experts are picking between the Chargers and Titans.
The Los Angeles Chargers are 2.5-point favorites over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2 of the 2023 regular season. The over/under is 45.5 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.
That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 45.5 points.
My score prediction for the game is a 24-14 win for the Bolts, with a combined total of 48 points. So if I were putting money behind my prediction, I’d bet the over.
As for game picks, analysts are leaning toward Brandon Staley’s Chargers in this one.
| Expert | Pick |
| Nate Davis (USA Today) | Titans |
| Jarrett Bell (USA Today) | Titans |
| Mike Clay (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Matt Bowen (ESPN) | Chargers |
| Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) | Chargers |
| Bill Bender (Sporting News) | Chargers |
| NFL.com Staff | Chargers |
| Bleacher Report | Chargers |
Sunday’s game will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT and will be televised on CBS.
Find out who the Chargers Wire staff is picking between Los Angeles and Tennessee.
The Los Angeles Chargers kick off Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
Who is going to come out victorious?
Here is a look at the predictions from each of our writers at Chargers Wire:
After facing defeat to the Dolphins last week, the Chargers will look to get in the win column. Offensively, Los Angeles had no problem lighting up the scoreboard against Miami, finishing with 34 points. While they surrendered 36 points to Miami, the Titans don’t present an offense near as explosive as them. Ryan Tannehill struggled against the Saints, throwing three interceptions on the day. Derrick Henry could pose a threat on the ground, but Tennessee will be without Peter Skoronski, their best offensive lineman. I expect Los Angeles’ defense to bounce back and Justin Herbert to light it up against a thin Titans secondary.
Chargers 24, Titans 14
Los Angeles has plenty of opportunities to get right on defense this week with an anemic Tennessee passing attack on deck. Limiting Derrick Henry’s impact will be a big concern, of course. But with Peter Skoronski out with an illness, the Titans will be missing their best lineman, and the Chargers have the talent to capitalize.
On offense, LA will have much more room to throw the ball all over the yard. Expect big games from Justin Herbert and Mike Williams if all goes according to plan. The absence of Austin Ekeler hurts, but Joshua Kelley played well last week and should be competent enough to keep things moving.
Chargers 27, Titans 17
The Chargers are dealing with a banged-up roster after their Week 1 loss to Miami with key injuries to Austin Ekeler, Joey Bosa, and Eric Kendricks. Going on the road against a well-coached team in the 1 p.m. ET slot is never easy.
That being said, it’s LA’s overall offensive firepower that wins this game for me. The defense should snap back decently well with this Titans’ game. Ryan Tannehill looked lost against the Saints last week and this offensive line does not have the best ability to block for Derrick Henry.
This passing offense should be able to get going. The Titans allowed the second-most explosive pass plays in the NFL last week behind the Chargers. With Ekeler out, I see Kellen Moore firmly turning over the keys to let Justin Herbert cook in this one against a banged-up Tennessee secondary.
It will be close because of the Vrabel factor and the Chargers’ injuries, but the Chargers eek this out like last year’s Titans game.
Chargers 21, Titans 20
The Chargers will be without a key player on both sides of the ball when they face the Titans.
The Chargers will be without a key player on both sides of the ball when they face the Titans on Sunday, as Austin Ekeler and Eric Kendricks have been ruled out.
Ekeler is nursing an ankle injury that is being deemed just a sprain, while Kendricks has a hamstring injury.
Joshua Kelley will be Los Angeles’ lead back. Kenneth Murray will be the primary defensive play-caller. Amen Ogbongbemiga or Nick Niemann will likely be the one to play alongside Murray.
Additionally, Chris Rumph II, who also has a hamstring injury, was downgraded to out for this weekend.
L.A. activated Brevin Allen and safety Dean Marlowe from the practice squad in correspondence.
Four players are doubtful, including Austin Ekeler and Joey Bosa is questionable.
The Chargers had their final practice ahead of the Week 2 game against the Titans this weekend.
Los Angeles is set to be without four players, most notably Austin Ekeler, who is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Ekeler is dealing with what Brandon Staley is calling an “ankle sprain,” which he sustained in last Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins.
Without Ekeler, Joshua Kelley will fill in as the primary back. In Week 1, Kelley ran for 91 yards on 16 carries.
Isaiah Spiller and Elijah Dotson are the other two backs on the 53-man roster.
L.A. will also likely be without Eric Kendricks, Daiyan Henley and Chris Rumph, who are listed as doubtful.
Without Kendricks, Kenneth Murray will wear the green dot and be the primary defensive play-caller, Staley said.
Furthermore, Joey Bosa is questionable for Week 2. After not practicing on Wednesday and Thursday, Bosa was a limited participant on Friday.
Staley said he will be a game-time decision.
