Chargers special teams issues

Mike Sando uses TruMedia’s research tool and EPA model to quantify how bad the Chargers defense was against the Patriots:

“The Chargers entered Sunday ranked 32nd in special-teams expected points added (EPA) for the season, which is familiar territory for them. They got worse. Much worse. Their performance against the Patriots produced minus-23.8 EPA, the worst in 11,026 single-game team performances since 2000, counting playoffs, according to TruMedia’s EPA model. The Chargers allowed a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown and another return for 61 yards. They had a field goal try blocked and returned for a touchdown. They missed an attempt from 46 yards.”

Full article: The Athletic