Now sitting at 3-5the Chargers prepare to host the 7-1Green Bay Packers, who just beat division rival Kansas City on the road.
In a move that was both a surprise and highly anticipated, coach Anthony Lynn fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. This change was completely necessary. Watching Chargers games this season it was clear, the offensive game plan was predictable and Philip Rivers had grown frustrated with the playcalling. In more than one instance this season Rivers has been seen voicing his obvious displeasure on the sideline.
Since returning to the lineup, Melvin Gordon has been completely ineffective- gaining only 112 yards on 44 carries.