The Chargers defense has been on a tear since the bye week forcing eight turnovers, including two more against the Chiefs.
It’s why NFL.com’s Jeffri Chadiha had Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter as one of his winners of Week 15 as his unit continues to be a driving force in this late season march towards the postseason.
Six days after leading a unit that forced five turnovers in a Monday night win over Philadelphia, Minter watched his defense hold the Chiefs to 13 points in a victory that moved the Chargers one step closer to clinching a playoff spot. Kansas City generated just 239 total yards and committed two turnovers in that contest. Minter’s defense also was able to exploit an injury-plagued Chiefs offensive line to produce five sacks. The play of the Chargers defense has been crucial to this team’s success because Los Angeles has been dealing with its own health issues, both along its offensive line and with quarterback Justin Herbert (who’s been playing with a fractured left hand).
The Bolts, who have now won six of their past seven games, are second place in the AFC West and one of five AFC teams with at least 10 wins.
And on a frigid day at Arrowhead, NFL.com’s Nick Shook had high praise for what the Chargers were able to do.
Los Angeles’ defense played with palpable aggression and intensity… and came to Arrowhead Stadium with one goal: Bury the Chiefs and prove they’re no longer the fearsome big brother of the AFC West. The Chargers did just that, winning the physical battle and proving they are the tougher, better team.
