Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams: Two key matchups

The “Fight for LA” is seeing its first-ever regular season rendition. Two matchups will likely decide the fate of which LA team walks out victorious.

The Los AngelesRamsand Los AngelesChargerswill face off this Sunday in the battle of Los Angeles.

The Rams are coming into the game 2-0 with wins over the Raiders and Cardinals. The Chargers go into the game 1-1 with a loss to the Chiefs and a win against the Bills. This game will be the first test for the Rams this season.

Here are two matchups that will dictate how this game plays out.

Los Angeles ChargersReceiversvs. Los Angeles Rams Cornerbacks

Philip Riversand receivers,Tyrell Williams,Keenan AllenandMike Williamspose a significant challenge to the Rams Corners,Aqib Talib,Marcus Petersand slot cornerNickell Robey- Coleman.

It will be interesting to see how the Rams match up with these receivers. I think Talib will match up with Mike Williams because he is a more physical corner and Peters to match with Tyrell Williams because of he a speed corner.

The key matchup will be with Keenan Allen, who can line up everywhere but67 percentof the time he is in the slot. Allen is the Chargers best receiver and Roby-Coleman will have his hands full when he lines up in the slot.

This matchup will be something you will want to keep your eye on; it very well could decide the game.

Los Angeles Chargers Offensive Line vs. Los Angeles Rams Defensive Line

The Chargers have the 30th ranked offensive line through two weeks according toPro Football Focus.That does not bold well for them withAaron Donald,Ndamukong SuhandMichael Brockerson the other side.

The key match will beDan Freeneyagainst Aaron Donald. I think Donald will dominate this matchup he is too quick and skilled for Freeny.Mike PounceyandMichael Schofield IIIwill probably double team Suh to try and neutralize him. Michael Brockers will go against back up right tacklerSam Tevi; he has struggled given up to quarterback pressures in two weeks.

Brockers could be in for a big day. The Chargers will have to establish the run withMelvin Gordonto have success in this game. The Chargers do not want to be one dimensional with the passing attack, because the offensive line is not that good, could lead to a lot of sacks.

These two factors will be huge in the outcome of this game. If the Chargers offensive line can hold up a bit Rivers will be able to try to make plays down the field. If not Rivers will be on his back for most of the game. Not good for the Chargers.

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