The Chargers improved to 4-3 after beating the Saints in Week 8.
Los Angeles’ passing offense is starting to come alive, while the defense continues to be one of the best units in the league.
With Week 9 coming up, how do the Bolts compare to the rest of the NFL? Here is where Los Angeles ranks:
Offense
| Category | Stat | Rank |
| Points per game | 18.9 ppg | 24th |
| Passing offense | 194.0 ypg | 24th |
| Rushing offense | 117.1 ypg | 20th |
| Total offense | 311.1 ypg | 23rd |
| 3rd down conversions | 40.40% | 9th |
| Red zone scoring | 43.75% | 30th |
| Sacks allowed | 18 | 14th |
| Turnovers | 4 | 3rd |
Defense
| Category | Stat | Rank |
| Points allowed | 13.0 ppg | 1st |
| Passing defense | 193.4 ypg | 9th |
| Rushing defense | 112.0 ypg | 11th |
| Total defense | 305.4 ypg | 8th |
| 3rd down conversions | 32.22% | 5th |
| Red zone defense | 41.67% | 4th |
| Sacks | 18 | 18th |
| Takeaways | 10 | 14th |