Steelers vs Chargers: What’s the Game Plan for San Diego?

October 10, 2015   ·   Marcelo Villa   ·   Jump to comments

The San Diego Chargers, fresh off a 30-27 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, get set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
And with game day fast approaching, here's this week's game plan for San Diego.
 
Offensive Game Plan
The Steelers are one of only 10 defensive units allowing less than 20 points per game this season (18.8). And although the Chargers offense ranks third in yards per game (411), it doesn't score very many points (24 per game).
But with Antonio Gates back operating at tight end, the offense should see an uptick in scoring. Gates, the Chargers' career leader in touchdown receptions with 99, is Philip Rivers' go-to in the red zone and on third down.
And with the receiving corps dealing with injuries stemming from last week's game, Gates will be relied upon for immediate production in the passing game. Offensive coordinator Frank Reich was asked during Thursday's news conference (courtesy of Chargers.com) what...

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