Chargers vs Texans: How the team can rebound from loss

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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 15: Justin Jackson #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball and tackled by Tracy Walker #21 of the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Chargers key to victory No. 1: Run the football, and do it well

If there’s one area on the Chargers with no complaints thus far, it’s the rushing attack. Aside from a goal-line fumble, Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson have been near-perfect running the football. Ekeler has a respectable 4.3 yards per rush thus far, and Jackson currently leads the NFL with 8.9 yards per attempt.

Dan Feeney, so far, has been the team’s most-improved player, and the combination with Mike Pouncey has been really strong. Though Henry will be missed for his run-blocking ability, the Chargers seem to still be able to feature a good rushing attack.

This week, they feature a Texans defense that sits in the bottom-third (four spots above the Chargers) in rushing yards per game. Can they pull off another strong day on the ground?

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Those are the six keys to victory for the Chargers this week. Arguably, this is the most talented team they’ve faced thus far, though the Colts are probably a better team. The Texans are on the road, have a hard time blocking for Watson, and are facing a Chargers team that is good at rebounding from a loss. Here’s the main goal: Stay healthy, because a bye week against Miami is coming.