"What started as musical chairs is beginning to sound like a sad trombone. There's only so many times you can reshuffle an offensive line before it has a ripple effect on the entire football team. The Chargers are reminded of that now as they head into Sunday's game with the Washington Commanders hoping - as opposed to knowing - they can provide adequate protection for quarterback Justin Herbert."
"The outstanding Joe Alt, who stepped in at left tackle after Rashawn Slater's season-ending knee injury, is nursing a high ankle sprain and will not play against Washington. Right guard Mekhi Becton is coming off a concussion and is listed as questionable. So they're a month into the season and the offensive line is a stitched-together hodgepodge that couldn't handle the defensive front of the New York Giants last week."
The Chargers' offensive line has suffered multiple injuries, forcing constant reshuffling that weakens run blocking and pass protection. Left tackle Joe Alt is out with a high ankle sprain for the game against the Washington Commanders, and right guard Mekhi Becton is questionable after a concussion. Justin Herbert has faced pressure on 46 dropbacks in two games, the most of any NFL quarterback. Rashawn Slater suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier, leaving the line patched together. The unit failed to contain the New York Giants' defensive front, contributing to last week's loss. Coaching must find compensatory adjustments to protect Herbert and stabilize offensive performance.
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