Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Chargers.
As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, the Chargers did not accomplish much, and there were no new entrants to the Top 50. There was one elevation.
As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:
1. Junior Seau
2. LaDainian Tomlinson
3. Lance Alworth
4. Dan Fouts
5. Philip Rivers
You can find the entire list here.
Wide Receiver Keenan Allen climbed to #12 from #14. He is now with the Chicago Bears.
Defensive End Joey Bosa, who has been battling injuries, only moved up spot to #38.
Running Back, Austin Ekeler, who is now with Washington, remained at #40.
We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Los Angeles Chargers.
As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, the Chargers returned to the playoffs, but were bounced in the first game. This past season saw one new entrant and one elevation.
As always, we present our top five, which did not change.
1. Junior Seau
4. Dan Fouts
You can find the entire list here.
Wide Receiver, Keenan Allen, climbed from #20 to #13.
Running Back, Austin Ekeler, makes his first appearance at #40.
It is noteworthy that Joey Bosa held the same spot (#39), and that Quarterback, Justin Herbert, just missed out. He should have a huge debut next year.
We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.
Austin Ekeler is an interesting Running Back to rank on any list, as to date, he has yet to break 1,000 Yards on the ground in a season, but year-by-year, he has become a better dual-threat back in professional football.
Undrafted from Western State in 2017, Ekeler made the Chargers, playing in a reserve capacity, but would break out in his third season, starting eight Games and accumulating over 1,500 Yards from Scrimmage. Missing six Games in 2020 due to injury, Ekeler was money in the 2021 and 2022, leading the NFL in Touchdowns iwith a combined YFS close to 3,200. Ekeler's production fell in 2023 (1,064 YFS/6 TDs), and he signed with the Washington Commanders at season's end
Ekeler overall compiled 8.239 Yards From Scrimmage with 69 Touchdowns.