Each week, I dive into the film of the Eagles’ upcoming opponent to get a feel for who they really are. Think of it less as a stats preview and more as an overview of what shows up repeatedly on film, and what the Eagles will be facing. For this one, I’m assuming Justin Herbert is going to play!

Pass Game

The Chargers’ passing game is challenging to predict right now because of Justin Herbert’s fractured left hand. With the injury, the Chargers could have to remove all under-center play-action, boot concepts, which will limit Herbert’s ability to avoid rushers. I expect them to lean into a shotgun, quick-rhythm structure that relies on Herbert’s anticipation and timing rather than deep play-action shots. Herbert is still one of the sharpest processors in the league and remains borderline

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