Bolts From The Blue
Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and the Chargers defense had Denver quarterback Bo Nix and the Broncos offense in hell for most of this past Sunday’s game. Outside of two explosive plays, the Broncos were almost unable to gain a first down, nonetheless march down the field.
However, that monstrous performance could not have happened without the elite play of safety Derwin James who may have had his best game in years. By the end of Sunday’s win at home, James had totaled 12 tackles (next closest had five), a whopping four tackles for loss, and a sack. He was nearly a one-man wrecking crew in Week Three and it should come as no surprised that he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
Here’s what NFL.com’s Grant Gordon had to say about the Chargers’ defensive captain and his latest performance:
“As has been the case throughout the season so far, James was all over the field and the box score Sunday in the Chargers’ 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos. While the Bolts improved to 3-0, James posted 12 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack to lead a Chargers defense that allowed a mere 265 yards and nine first downs.“
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was the offensive player of the week in the AFC while Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Viking cornerback Isaiah Rodgers were the NFC’s counterparts.
Browns kicker Andre Szmyt and Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis were the AFC and NFC Special Teams Players of the Week following a game-winning field goal for the former and a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown via the latter.
