Should Austin Ekeler be getting more of the Chargers' goal-line work? Chargers | BoltUp
It was a well-designed play that fooled the Chiefs’ defense. The kicker? Michel was the ball-carrier in the backfield, not Ekeler. It was Horvath’s second receiving touchdown in as many weeks. It’s worth acknowledging Ekeler was the running back in the backfield for Horvath’s play-action receiving touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. It’s a tiny consolation prize given Ekeler didn’t actually receive the ball, however.
Michel earned additional goal-line reps later in the game against the Chiefs but failed to score a touchdown of his own. Ekeler is averaging 2.41 yards after contact per rushing attempt and has forced four missed tackles, via Pro Football Focus. Michel is averaging just 1.73 yards after contact per attempt, for comparative purposes. The Chargers could use that sort of elusiveness near the goal line where everything tightens up.
The Chargers’ red zone struggles popped up at the worst possible moment. The Chargers were faced with a 1st-and-goal with the game tied at 17 with 10:45 remaining in the fourth quarter.
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