Chargers pass rush struggles in Week 1 as they prepare for Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Chargers had difficulty generating pressure during their Week 1 game against the Cardinals, recording a pressure rate of only 25%. With quarterback Jacoby Brissett getting the ball out quickly, the pass rush averaged 2.82 seconds to apply pressure, causing defensive challenges for Chris O'Leary in his debut. For Week 2, they will face the Raiders and quarterback Kirk Cousins, who held onto the ball longer than Brissett. Adjustments are necessary, including increasing blitz frequency and using defensive stunts to improve pressure on Cousins.
- •Chargers generated only 25% pressure in Week 1 against Cardinals.
- •Khalil Mack recorded only two pressures on 31 pass-rush snaps.
- •Next, they face Raiders' Kirk Cousins, who averages 2.90 seconds to throw.
- •Cousins struggled with deep throws, completing only 1 of 7 beyond 10 yards.
- •Defensive adjustments include using more blitzes and coverage disguises.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Chargers' pass rush stalled in Week 1 and the Week 2 fix
"Why did the Chargers struggle to generate pressure in Week 1, and how will they adjust to disrupt the Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins?
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