Jesse Minter’s turnaround of the Los Angeles Chargers’ defense has the unit on the verge of something the franchise hasn’t done in 61 seasons — allowing the fewest points in the league. The playoff-bound Chargers go into Sunday’s regular-season finale at Las Vegas allowing an NFL-low 17.6 points per game.
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Minter said he hasn’t brought it up in meetings, but the first-year defensive coordinator realizes the importance of the accomplishment. Staley, the Rams’ defensive coordinator in 2020 when they led the league in scoring defense, made the defensive calls for the Chargers instead of his coordinator. He was fired during last season, and the Chargers brought in Harbaugh as coach in the offseason.
The Chargers began the season by becoming the fourth team since 1990 to allow 20 or fewer points in each of their first nine games. They’ve also allowed a league-low 29 touchdowns, including 17 on 38 red-zone drives. That 44.7% rate also leads the league.“We’re definitely getting better and healthier as a team. More guys are learning and sharpening techniques, which we are going to need it in the playoffs,” said James, who has a career-high 5 1/2 sacks.
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