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3 Impressive Chargers Stats Entering Week 4

Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey has made a strong early impression as a rookie

Sep 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Eric Smith

Editorial Director

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The Bolts are 2-1 as get they ready to host the Chiefs on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Here are three key Chargers stats ahead of Week 4:

1. McConkey shining as rookie

Ladd McConkey has quickly adjusted to life in the NFL.

Through three games, the rookie wide receiver has 10 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown on 17 targets.

Among all NFL wide receivers with at least 17 targets, McConkey ranks ninth overall with a Pro Football Focus grade of 74.9.

McConkey is also second among rookies in that stat, behind only Malik Nabers (80.0 grade).

McConkey, a second-round pick, was the ninth wide receiver selected in the 2024 NFL Draft but has already proven his value and playmaking skills with the Bolts.

2. Bolts defense is tough

The Chargers defense continues to be one of the league's top units early in the season.

The Bolts currently rank second in opposing success rate allowed (35.1 percent).

If we look at EPA per play, the Chargers defense is fifth overall (minus-0.207) while being fourth in rushing EPA per play (minus-0.257) and sixth in passing EPA per play (minus-0.177).

The Bolts are also third in defensive DVOA (-26.2 percent) and are fourth overall in PFF's team defense grade (75.7).

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3. Dobbins goes long

Running back J.K. Dobbins currently leads the NFL in at 7.4 yards per carry, a product of the trio of 40-plus yard runs he popped off earlier this season.

To compare, seven players have just one 40-plus yard run while 24 teams have not hit that benchmark yet.

Dobbins ranks third in the NFL with 310 rush yards but has done so on only 42 carries.

Of the seven players with at least 260 rushing yards this season (including Dobbins), every other player has at least 51 carries.

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