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  • Charged Up Chargers Shut Down Packers In Dominating 26-11 Win

    Charged Up Chargers Shut Down Packers In Dominating 26-11 Win

    The Chargers held Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers to just a field goal through three quarters, and continued an effective ball-control game in the fourth en route to a much needed 26-11 victory Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Kicker Michael Badgley returned from injury for the and made 4 of 5 field goal attempts as the Chargers successfully played a game of keep-away from Rodgers, dominating time of possession with a resurgent ground attack.

    The Bolts started out strong at Dignity Health Sports Park, holding Green Bay to less than 10 yards in the first quarter, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished for L.A. since 2012. Joey Bosa also contributed to the early lead, making his eight sack of the season in the same quarter.

    The Chargers delivered their best all-around performance of the season, dominating one of the best teams in the NFL. It’s just Green Bay’s second loss of the season. The Chargers are 4-5 and winners of two in a row as they head into a Thursday-night game against the Oakland Raiders.

    The Chargers eventually found the end zone in the third quarter and Melvin Gordon got to exorcise some demons in the process. The last time Gordon received the ball with a first-and-1 at the 1-yard line, he fumbled and it cost the Chargers’ a win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7.

    Gordon had no issues against the Packers, scoring a 1-yard touchdown to give the Chargers a 19-0 advantage with 3:56 in the third quarter. Gordon recorded a second 1-yard touchdown run to extend the Chargers’ lead to 26-3 with 10:32 to play.

    The Chargers silenced the home crowd for most of the game. The pro-Packers crowd didn’t get to cheer until a moving Rodgers found running back Jamaal Williams in the end zone. Rodgers then ran for the 2-point conversion to trim the Chargers’ lead to 26-11 with 6:21 left in the fourth quarter.

    The Chargers ended their four-game drought of failing to reach 40 yards rushing in a game. They recorded a season-high 159 rushing yards. Wide receiver Mike Williams had three catches for 111 receiving yards and quarterback Philip Rivers was 21 of 28 for 294 yards.

    Pass rushers Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram set the tone for the Chargers’ dominance against Rodgers and his high-octane offense.

    Badgley gave the Chargers a 12-0 lead after making a 43-yard field goal with 9:41 in the third quarter. At that point, the Chargers had 302-52 yards advantage against the Packers. By game’s end, they had a 24-13 edge in first downs, and nearly a 12-minute advantage in time of possession.

    The Chargers held the Packers’ offense to 50 yards in the first half. It was the first time since 2011 that the Chargers held a team to 50 yards or fewer in the opening half. Rodgers and the Packers only had the ball three times, with all ending on punts.

    Badgley made a 34-yard field goal to give the Chargers a 9-0 lead at halftime. Badgley had three field goals in the first half.
    Steichen went deep into the playbook on the opening drive of his debut as the Chargers’ offensive play-caller.

    Steichen designed a sweep run for Williams on the third play of the game. It only went for two yards, but it set the tone for the Chargers’ first two drives that ended with Badgley field goals for a 6-0 lead in the first quarter.

    The Chargers marched down the field for a 15-play, 84-yard drive that ate 6:56 off the clock, but their first drive stalled at the Packers’ 10-yard line before Badgley made a 29-yard field goal.

    On the second drive, Williams had a 56-yard reception, which was the Chargers’ longest play from scrimmage this season. Williams’ yards-after-catch play set up Badgley’s second field goal, a 40-yarder.

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