The Eagles are in Los Angeles for a key matchup against the Chargers on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, and the Birds are within striking distance despite an ugly first half of offensive football. With the second half set to begin, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the first half as Philadelphia trails 10-6 after Jake Elliott missed a 51-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
Saquon Barkley
The Eagles focused on getting Barkley involved, and the All-Pro running back had 41 yards on five carries in the first quarter. Overall, Barkley had 13 carries for 69 yards. His counterpart, Omarion Hampton, had five carries and 24 yards in the first half.
QB Comparison
Hurts was charged with three turnovers on two ugly interceptions midway through the second quarter. Hurts was 10-19 for 95 yards, two interceptions, and a 27.2 rating. Herbert is tough as nails and was 6-12 passing, for 95 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a 69.8 rating.
Chargers rushing attack
Hampton and Kimani Vidal combined for eight carries and 43 yards.
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WR comparison
Vidal’s 60-yard catch led the Chargers, while A.J. Brown had two catches for 33 yards, and Dallas Goeder led the Eagles with four catches for 49 yards. DeVonta Smith had two grabs for seven yards.
Kevin Patullo
Nick Sirianni said he had more input into the offense this week, but aside from a few empty sets, it’s the same inefficient offensive system. Philadelphia had 11 first downs, 2-7 on third downs, 168 yards, and 0-1 in the red zone.
Eagles defense
Philadelphia allowed five first downs, 2-6 on third downs, 127 yards, and 1-1 in the red zone after the Chargers’ initial outburst.
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Jordan Davis/Moro Ojomo
Davis had one tackle and one tackle for loss in the first half.
Cooper DeJean vs. Ladd McConkey
Earlier this week, Chargers OC Greg Roman had this to say about McConkey and DeJean’s matchup.
OC Greg Roman yesterday on Cooper DeJean matching up with Ladd: «I was born at night, but not last night. Vic’s going to have different ways to leverage coverage to where it’s not one-on-one at all times … But as far as the matchup, I like Ladd against anybody.»
McConkey has been held without a catch on two targets.
More Chargers’ offensive tackle injuries
Trey Pipkins went down for the Chargers in the second quarter. That’s already on top of other notable injuries, and He’s their third offensive tackle. The Chargers are already down their two best offensive tackles in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Bobby Hart is in for Pipkins.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles vs. Chargers: Takeaways from first half as LA hold a 10-6 lead
