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Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Chargers – FOX, 4:05 PM
Rosen not reading the blitz
Josh Rosen has struggled against the blitz in his rookie year, as he currently has the second-worst passer rating (66.4) when defenses have sent an extra rusher.
Kirk providing hope
Christian Kirk has been one of the very few bright spots for the Cardinals this season. He has gained an average of 1.66 yards per route run, fifth among rookie wide receivers.
Bynes: A stout defender
Josh Bynes has swarmed around the field for the Cardinals defense, ranking fourth in defensive stops among linebackers.
Peterson still one of the best
Patrick Peterson has allowed an average of 0.69 yards per cover snap, ranking fifth among cornerbacks.
Rivers handling pressure
Philip Rivers‘ great 2018 season is due in large part to his success when facing pressure. He has the league's top passer rating (95.6) and the fourth-lowest sack rate (13.3%) when under pressure.
Allen dominating from the slot
Keenan Allen has run 52.6% of his routes from the slot this season. It hasn't hurt his game much either; Allen's 85.3 receiving grade ranks ninth among wide receivers.
Bosa back just in time
Joey Bosa is making his return, and the Chargers couldn't be happier. He had an overall grade of 88.8 last season, which ranked eighth out of 110 qualifying edge defenders.
Shutting down the crossing routes
The Chargers' defense is extremely effective against crossing routes. They've allowed a passer rating of just 41.7 against crossers – the best mark in the NFL.
Key matchup
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