The Chargers improved to 6-3 after defeating the Titans last Sunday.
Let's look at where Los Angeles stands in the NFL power rankings after Week 10:
: 13 (Previous: 17)
“The league's stingiest defense – which has not allowed more than 20 points in a game – faces a tough test as the high-powered Bengals and Ravens head to SoCal in prime time over the next two weeks.”
: 10 (Previous: 12)
“When it comes to winning, the Chargers have one type. They have scored between 22 and 27 points in each of their six wins, meaning 17 or fewer in all of them. The Titans scored late, scoring 17 points, but the Chargers really burned them out in the second half with two long, draining touchdown drives and two good defensive stops. The Bolts' formula isn't tricky, but it's effective. Defensively, Jesse Minter remains a prodigy, coordinating a stifling attack with two freshmen starting at corner. The Chargers had seven sacks, with Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa playing limited roles. Justin Herbert overcame what appeared to be a strip-sack run back for a score before the officials corrected the replay error. He played another composed game and was creative as a scrambler. The return of Gus Edwards also gave this offense a boost. Once again, all-around efficient ball. You could say the Chargers haven't beaten a great team yet, but it's got to be a real challenge to compete against them.”
: 11 (Previous: 13)
Non-QB MVP: Run back JK Dobbins
“Dobbins was the Chargers' most impactful offseason signing and gave LA the best rushing offense since the days of LaDainian Tomlinson. After a season ends In Week 1 last season, Dobbins was having one of the best years of his career. Coach Jim Harbaugh used postgame press conferences to tout Dobbins as Comeback Player of the Year. He rushed for 670 yards and six touchdowns this season, both of which rank in the top 10 in the NFL.”
“They can run, throw and defend. Oh, they have a great coach too. This team will be dangerous in the playoffs.”
“As good as Justin Herbert’s day was, there was another point that almost happened for Will Dissly. I'm not sure what Herbert thinks about this, but I wonder if he would trade those extraordinary Burrow-Jackson duels under the lights for what he has now: a more conservative approach that allows for some momentum, but for the most part keeps protected. He's gone from being a released player in the top third of the NFL to a released mid-range player. That has to make a difference.”
“Jim Harbaugh could never have made the Chargers a title contender in his first season. However, he has quickly put together a squad that, when healthy, has few real weaknesses. The defense is top-notch, the running game is above average, and quarterback Justin Herbert is thriving as a top-notch game manager.
With both Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey proving to be reliable receivers, the Chargers have become a balanced, well-coached team with enough talent that no one wants to see them in January.”
