{
  "id": 20048791,
  "title": "Chargers' defensive keys to victory vs. Ravens in Week 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/chargers-defensive-keys-to-victory-vs-ravens-in-week-10",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:55:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chargers-defensive-keys-victory-vs-205539694.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The underdog 0-8 Chargers will host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, seeking their first victory of the season. Former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter hopes to guide the defense to success. To secure a win, the Chargers' defensive strategy should focus on several key factors. Plugging up the Ravens' run game will be crucial, as Baltimore ranks 10th in the league with an explosive run rate of 12 percent. The Chargers must ensure that their first defender against Derrick Henry holds him up and forces his teammates to rally to the ball. Stacking the box a bit more against Jacoby Brissett, a first-year Raven after being traded from the Cardinals, could also prove advantageous. The Chargers have often played off zone coverage this season, relying on avoiding explosive passing plays by giving up short completions. This approach may not suit Brissett, who recently joined the Ravens after leaving the Cardinals. To exploit Brissett's tendencies, the Chargers might need to play away from their usual strategy, aiming for more favorable looks on the field. The Chargers' offensive EPA/play drops significantly when trailing, ranking 22nd when down one possession and last when down two scores. Conversely, Baltimore's offensive EPA/play plummets in the second half of games, ranking 29th in the third quarter and 26th in the fourth quarter. By keeping the game from slipping away early, the Chargers may be able to claw their way back and ultimately secure the win. The Ravens' kicker situation is uncertain, with Tyler Loop on injured reserve and backup kicker Jake Moody recently signed to the Falcons. Baltimore signed Riley Patterson to kick on Monday, marking his 10th NFL team. Patterson's accuracy is decent, but his leg power is not as strong as some other kickers in the league, having a career-long of 54 last season with Miami.",
  "summary": "Here's what the Chargers have to do defensively to come out victorious on Monday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chargers aim to secure first win of season against Ravens.",
    "Focus defensive strategy on stopping Ravens' run game.",
    "Adjust coverage to exploit Jacoby Brissett's tendencies."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}