Los Angeles Chargers: Grades for first half of the 2017 season

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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 22: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers smiles as he leaves the field after a 21-0 win over the Denver Broncos at StubHub Center on October 22, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Offense

Heading into the 2017, I personally had high expectations for what this Chargers offense could do with Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon being healthy once again. While we’ve seen their far-share of big-plays over the first eight games of the season, ultimately this Los Angeles offense is leaving much to be desired.

There’s a big reason why this football team is (3-5) and, as we’ve talked about before, it’s not because of their defense. The Chargers are currently averaging 18.8 points per game, which places them 22nd in the NFL. Needless to say, that puts a ton of pressure on the rest of the team.

That said, there’s only so much blame that can be put on a unit that’s, arguably, in the toughest defensive division in the entire league. Heck, even Oakland has a pass-rush that keeps quarterbacks up at night thanks to guys like Kahlil Mack.

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If this team wants to finish with a .500 or better record in the second-half of 2017, this offense has to start getting the football in the end-zone. Even with the talented defenses in the AFC West, this Chargers offense has far too many weapons to only be putting up an average of 18.8 points each weekend

Offense Grade: C+

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