The Los Angeles Chargers take on the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday at 2:05 p.m. PT.
Here are a few Eagles players who the Bolts must hone in on to increase their chances of coming out victorious.
QB Jalen Hurts
Hurts might not be one of the most prolific passers in the league, but he is one of the best at running the football. Like when he played Oklahoma, RPOs and zone-reads are staples of his, which he has been such a threat to opposing offenses. Hurts has carried the football 73 times for 432 yards (5.9 yards per carry) and five touchdowns.
RB Boston Scott
A running back has fallen on this list every week, and it is going to remain that way until the Chargers show progress with their run defense. With Miles Sanders out, the Eagles will go with a committee between Scott, Jordan Howards, and Kenneth Gainwell, but the 26-year old is likely to lead the team in touches like he did last weekend against the Lions when he rushed for two touchdowns.
TE Dallas Goedert
After Zach Ertz was traded to the Cardinals, Goedert has fully embraced the No. 1 tight end role the past two games. In Week 7 against the Raiders, Goedert was targeted five times and had three catches for 70 yards. In Week 8 against the Lions, Goedert was targeted seven times and had six catches for 72 yards. Unfortunately, the Chargers have been susceptible against opposing tight ends, as they have allowed five touchdowns this season.
EDGE Josh Sweat
Teams are realizing that the right side of the offensive line is a weak spot, with Storm Norton becoming a weekly culprit, and the Eagles have a player who can easily expose him. This season, Sweat has 22 quarterback pressures, 13 hurries, five QB hits, and four sacks.
DT Javon Hargrave
Philadelphia’s fearsome front does not just stop at Sweat. Along the interior lies the team’s sack leader, Hargrave, who has six over eight games. Furthermore, he leads in pressures (25) and has 14 hurries and six QB hits. Left guard Matt Feiler will draw Hargrave the majority of the game, and it could be a mismatch because he has been up and down in pass protection.
CB Darius Slay
Quarterback Justin Herbert will look to get back on track after two consecutive rough outings. Not only will the Eagles’ pass rush pose a threat, but they also have one of the best defensive backs that can also neutralize him. Through eight games, Slay is the fourth-highest graded CB (78.6), is tied for fourth in defensive stops (13), allowing the fourth-lowest yards per reception (7.2), and allowed under 20 yards in five games.
