Here’s a fun stat for you all this morning.
Entering their bye week, the Chargers are tied for third in the NFL with 10 takeaways recorded by their defense. That’s behind only the Packers and Seahawks who are also tied with 11 on the year. The Broncos, Vikings, Steelers, and Raiders are the teams tied with the Chargers.
Something you’ll most certainly notice here is that the Chargers are not like the others in this group. They’re winless, of course, and the only other winless team in the league (Dolphins) is way down near the bottom of the league. The teams surrounding the Chargers are 5-0, 4-3, and 3-3.
If there’s anything to show just how lopsided the results have been for the Chargers defense compared to their offense, this is it. The numbers, for the most part, show that the Bolts should be at least 3-3 given this loose correlation.
How incredibly frustrating. But good job Chris O’Leary!
NFL teams ranked by takeaways: pic.twitter.com/0fNx2yBJWB
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 20, 2026
And now for today’s links.
Chargers News:
Where are the Chargers in this week’s power rankings? (Chargers.com)
The Chargers released an unofficial depth chart ahead of the bye week (Chargers.com)
Chargers given 18 percent chance to land the number one pick in the 2027 NFL Draft (Chargers Wire)
Does Oronde Gadsden’s regression open up the need for a tight end this offseason? (Bolt Beat)
NFL News:
Check out the latest buzz around the NFL in Week Seven (ESPN)
10 deals that need to happen before the NFL trade deadline (CBS Sports)
Which players are making a push up the ladder in the NFL MVP conversation? (NFL.com)
Jordan Elliott was released from the Titans after reportedly fetching a gun from his car after altercation in practice (Pro Football Talk)
Gilbert Manzano’s two-round mock draft (Sports Illustrated)
Shane Steichen will be given a chance to prove he’s worth keeping after Colts fire GM (Bleacher Report)