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Green Bay Packers: 5 Burning Questions about the Chargers

By Paul Bretl

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a touchdown reception against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

What can we expect from the Chargers’ offense after firing their OC?

Tyler: Hopefully, designed screen passes. The Chargers were brilliant to open the season with finding ways to get their running backs in space. As a result, Austin Ekeler, in particular, was flourishing. Melvin Gordon’s return has not been pretty, but it’s also largely the fault of the previous offensive coordinator.

Gordon caught 4.2 balls per game last season but is averaging 2.75 receptions per game so far in 2019. Ekeler, who is the highest-rated receiving running back by Pro Football Focus, is averaging just four receptions through his last three games but averaged almost double that rate through his first five games.

Takeaway: With a roughed up offensive line the Chargers have one of the worst rushing offenses in the NFL. And although Keenan Allen is a very talented wide receiver, I feel that the Green Bay Packers’ secondary can contain him for the most part. However, matching up with Austin Ekeler or Melvin Gordon in space could be a huge issue for this Packers’ defense. Mike Pettine is going to have to find a matchup that can contain those two backs in the passing game because I see that as the best way that the Chargers can move the ball.

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