The Chargers Smothered The Ravens With An “Insane” Game Plan
Photo: Patrick Smith (Getty) Today’s NFL might be dominated by creative approaches to offense, but the Chargers went to Baltimore on Sunday and won a playoff game with a daring and innovative blueprint for their defense. Just 15 days after quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens rolled up 159 yards on the ground against the Chargers, L.A. returned the favor by trotting out a smaller, faster defense that stifled Jackson and limited the Ravens to 90 rushing yards and five fewer minutes of possession time. The trick? On 58 of 59 snaps, the Chargers had seven defensive backs on the field. Head...
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