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Chargers vs Lions Week #16: Breaking Down The O-Line Film

BD Film Chargers

The San Diego Chargers lost to the Detroit Lions, 10-38. The San Diego Chargers have fallen to 7-8 on the year, while the Lions improve to 10-5.

It is a shame that we didn’t get to see more run blocking in the Lions game. Most all the linemen, and even the tight ends, were doing a pretty good job against a stout Lions’ defensive front four. But the Chargers got behind early, and ended up passing the ball, a lot.

The remarkable thing was that the Lions got up early on the Chargers. That usually means the defense can pin their ears back and come after the quarterback because they know the other team must start throwing more. But the line still did a decent job pass blocking.

The Chargers didn’t lose this game due to the offensive line play. In fact, they lost despite some good line play.

Jared Gaither ends the day with a 95% run assignment grade and a 91% and +2 pass assignment grade. Gaither gets highlighted again because he did a good job at left tackle…and it raises the question of whether the Chargers will try and retain Jared’s services for the 2012 season.

Let’s take a look at the rest of those grades…

Chargers vs Lions Week #16: Breaking Down The TEs and Backs Film

BD Film Chargers

The San Diego Chargers lost to the Detroit Lions, 10-38. The Chargers drop to 7-8 on the season while the Lions improve to 10-5.

In this weekly article, Pro Football Spotlight will bring you the blocking performances against the recent opponent, as well as some additional data. For example: Did you know that the backs and tight ends had a great day blocking against the Lions?

Let’s take a look at those blocking grades…

Chargers vs Ravens Week #15: Breaking Down The O-Line Film

BD Film Chargers

The San Diego Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, 34-14.

Sorry for the late post. I got a little behind from some holiday festivities. Hope some of you still enjoy the late breakdown.

This week Jeromey Clary had a pretty good game. Usually he excels at run blocking and sometimes has trouble with pass protection. Against the Ravens, however, he has a solid day. Still not an all-pro…but better.

Clary ends the game with a 92% and +1 run assignment grade and a 83% and -1 pass assignment grade. He gives up one sack in the first half but holds his own on most every other snap.

Let’s take a look at the rest of those grades…

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Chargers vs Ravens Week #15: Breaking Down The TEs and Backs Film

BD Film Chargers

The San Diego Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens last Monday night, 34-14. The Chargers improve to 7-7 on the season and the Ravens fall to 10-4.

In this weekly article, Pro Football Spotlight will bring you the blocking performances against the recent opponent, as well as some additional data. For example: Did you know Randy McMichael ended his day with a 84% run assignment grade?

Let’s take a look at those blocking grades…

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Chargers vs Lions Week #16: Analyzing Detroit’s Offensive Tendencies

Analyzing Tendencies Chargers

The Chargers take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday. The Bears are bringing with them a 3rd down conversion rate of 33% (25th in NFL) and a red zone efficiency rate of 59% (5th in NFL).

In this weekly article, Pro Football Spotlight will bring you the upcoming opponent’s rushing and passing tendencies, as well as some additional data and observations. For example: Did you know that the Detroit Lions are ranked 5th in the NFL in passing yards per game?

Every team in the NFL has strengths and weaknesses, tendencies, and go-to guys. They have plays they like to call during tight situations or directions they like to run when in the middle of the football field.

Let’s take a look at the rest of those tendencies…

AFC West 5+ Targets: Week #15

5+ Targets

This week, Demaryius Thomas led the AFC West in the number of times a receiver was targeted by a quarterback, with 13. Of those nine targets, Demaryius pulled in 7, for a success rate of 53%.

Each week, Pro Football Spotlight will highlight the top 5+ targets for each team. We will check out just how many 5+ options each team had that week, and evaluate which team had the most dynamic offense based on each team’s 5+ target numbers.

Let’s take a look at those 5+ targets…

Chargers vs Bills Week #14: Breaking Down The O-Line Film

BD Film Chargers

The San Diego Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills, 37-10. The Chargers move to 6-7 on the season, and are 5-5 within the division.

If you really like to see offensive lineman drive defenders off the ball…then go back and watch Louis Vasquez and Jeromey Clary in the first quarter of this game. They get some combo drive blocks going that are refreshing. If you can’t get excited about offensive lineman dominating defenders…then you don’t really like football.

Jared Gaither has a solid day against the Bills and recorded an 85% run assignment grade and a 96% pass assignment grade with a +5 dominance score. That is pretty good for a guy they brought in just last week.

Let’s take a look at the rest of those grades…

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AFC West 5+ Targets: Week #14

5+ Targets

This week, Demaryius Thomas led the AFC West in the number of times a receiver was targeted by a quarterback, with 13. Of those nine targets, Thomas pulled in 7, for a success rate of 53%.

Each week, Pro Football Spotlight will highlight the top 5+ targets for each team. We will check out just how many 5+ options each team had that week, and evaluate which team had the most dynamic offense based on each team’s 5+ target numbers.

Let’s take a look at those 5+ targets…

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