The Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a dominant 45-10 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Here are the Chargers players of the game:
Offensive Player of the Game: RB Austin Ekeler
It was challenging to pick one player because the Chargers had one of their best offensive outings of the season. But the 5-foot-10 back out of Western Colorado deserves this week’s honor for his play, not only on the ground but through the air.
Ekeler rushed for a career-high 101 yards on just eight carries and added four catches for 112 yards and an eye-popping 84-yard touchdown where he turned on the jets and found the end zone.
He became the second Charger in team history to record 100 rushing yards and 100 receiving yards in a game since Lionel James in 1985.
Defensive Player of the Game: DE Joey Bosa
Prior to yesterday’s matchup, we mentioned how Bosa had a favorable matchup going up against a rookie offensive tackle. Bosa, who had not posted a sack in three consecutive games before yesterday, quickly changed that.
Bosa finished with four tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss, three quarterback hits. He now has 10.5 sacks on the season.
Special Teams Player of the Game: P Ty Long
This season, Long has made it clear that punters are people, too. Long, who’s enjoyed a stellar rookie season, delivered an impactful performance that may have gone unnoticed yet again. He only had to punt twice, but they combined for 54 yards with a long of 55, putting the Jaguars in an unfavorable position both times. Long has also been a key component to the team’s kickoffs, as well.
