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The simple answer is yes.
After the start to the 2017 season, they must have some sort of hex placed on them. At this point, it feels as if Ebeneezer Scrooge Spanos will forever be haunted by the Ghost of San Diego’s past. But in all seriousness, what else could explain the team going 2-12 in games decided by a touchdown or less since the 2016 season? Could it be Philip Rivers’ battle against father time, or possibly the team's bad stroke of roster depleting injuries? While Philip led the NFL in interceptions last season and may be off to a worse start, it is clear he produces more positive plays than negative for a Chargers team that would struggle for a first down without an above average quarterback. And while injuries have forced practice squad players like Griff Whalen into starting roles before, a quick dive into analytics shows a Charger’s squad that has been at worst average in efficiency grades for the offense and defense.
Football Outsiders, a well-known football analytics company, created an eff
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After the start to the 2017 season, they must have some sort of hex placed on them. At this point, it feels as if Ebeneezer Scrooge Spanos will forever be haunted by the Ghost of San Diego’s past. But in all seriousness, what else could explain the team going 2-12 in games decided by a touchdown or less since the 2016 season? Could it be Philip Rivers’ battle against father time, or possibly the team's bad stroke of roster depleting injuries? While Philip led the NFL in interceptions last season and may be off to a worse start, it is clear he produces more positive plays than negative for a Chargers team that would struggle for a first down without an above average quarterback. And while injuries have forced practice squad players like Griff Whalen into starting roles before, a quick dive into analytics shows a Charger’s squad that has been at worst average in efficiency grades for the offense and defense.
Football Outsiders, a well-known football analytics company, created an eff
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