The Chargers are starting the season 0-2 after Nick Folk made a 41-yard field goal to secure the win for the Tennessee Titans.
Offensively they stalled four times toward the end of the game and couldn’t score a touchdown when they needed it. The defense still has issues.
Here are the grades after the loss:
Quarterback: C+
Justin Herbert didn’t turn the ball over and made some good plays. The last drive wasn’t pretty.
Running back: F
No Austin Ekeler means no run game. Titans are good against the run but there was no run game.
Receivers: C+
Keenan Allen and Mike Williams had strong games but the fact that they didn’t win the grade can’t be higher. Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston need to have a role.
Tight ends: C-
They have been blocking well but haven’t really established themselves consistently in the passing game. Stone Smartt and Gerald Everett had nice catches.
Offensive line: D
Herbert had pressure all game long and the Harold Landry sack on third down toward the end of regulation was costly.
Defensive line: C
They did a better job against Derrick Henry but plus Morgan Fox had a sack, but they need to be better.
Edge Rushers: C+
Tuli Tuipulotu might be a playmaker for this team. Joey Bosa in a limited role generated two sacks.
Linebackers: C
Kenneth Murray had a big sack and probably his best game in a while. No Eric Kendricks hurt them.
Secondary: F
Only four incompletions for Ryan Tannehill is not ideal. Big plays to Treylon Burks and Chris Moore hurt.
Coaching: F
Bad play calling on offense when it mattered most. The defense can’t stop offenses when it matters most.
Next opportunity: F
Minnesota is also 0-2 but they have a great receiving duo in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison that could have big games against this secondary.