Last season, in his first year as coach of the Chargers, Brandon Staley became known for his aggressive game management. Decisions to go for it on fourth down in the Chargers’ own territory earned Staley some fans, while gaining critics as well.
Last night, however, Staley relied on a more conservative approach. On multiple fourth-and-shorts, Staley chose to either kick a field goal or punt the ball away instead of trying to convert the first down.
After the game, Staley explained that his confidence in the Chargers defense was the main reason why he made those decisions.