Gavino Borquez, Chargers WireTue, November 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM UTC·1 min readBleacher Report's Brad Gagnon identified the one stat that defines every team in the NFL, and for the Chargers, the key number is 121.
121 is the number of pressures allowed on quarterback Justin Herbert. As of this past weekend, no other NFL quarterback had been pressured more than 95 times.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe pass-block win rate ranks 29th (52.9%) and the run-block win rate ranks 30th (67.5%).
The team's offensive line has been hit with significant injuries to key players, including both starting tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Because of injuries to Slater, Alt, and other offensive linemen, and poor play, they have used over 20 different offensive line combinations this season.
As the Bolts approach the final stretch of the regular season, they must find some stability along the offensive line, which could include starting Jamaree Salyer at left tackle as Trevor Penning and Austin Deculus have not panned out there.
The Chargers could make a playoff push, as long as Herbert is given some breathing room.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: 1 stat that defines the Chargers this season
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