The Los Angeles Chargers' season, in many ways, has been defined by the injuries they have sustained, and no unit has been more affected than their struggling offensive line, having now lost both of their starting tackles for the duration of the season.
While their trade deadline gamble, acquiring tackle/guard Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints, potentially represented some relief for the immense struggles the team has experienced, his performance in his first game as a starter showed that the move was not enough to salvage a ravaged line.
In fairness, it was never truly expected that Penning would suddenly solve all of the Chargers' protection problems, especially since the end of his time on the Saints saw him moved to the interior as a result of his own struggles.