Ravens vs. Chargers: 4 key matchups that could decide Monday's clash

By admin — In News — November 13, 2026

   ​The Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers haven’t played up to expectations this season, but that doesn’t make their upcoming meeting any less interesting. Both teams entered the year with legitimate aspirations, and neither has consistently looked like the team many expected. That makes their Week 10 meeting an intriguing opportunity to see which team can start turning things around.This will be the 17th meeting between the franchises, with Baltimore holding a 10-6 advantage in the all-time series. The Ravens have won three straight and five of the past six meetings. The lone loss during that stretch was their only postseason matchup, a 23-17 loss to the Chargers on January 6, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium.Several interesting individual battles are worth watching when these teams meet. Here are four early matchups worth watching.Jesse Minter vs. Mike McDanielThis season was supposed to represent new beginnings for Jesse Minter and Mike McDaniel. Both accepted new roles with new teams, bringing considerable responsibility and expectations. Minter oversees Baltimore’s defensive playcalling, while McDaniel handles the offensive playcalling for Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers.Neither has seen the season unfold as planned. Los Angeles has experienced particular difficulty generating offense. The Chargers didn’t reach 100 points until their eighth game in Week 9, an alarming statistic for a team with this much offensive talent. Finding a consistent identity has been a challenge, and McDaniel needs to get more out of the unit. Baltimore has its own problems to address. The Ravens have allowed at least 30 points four times this season, including each of their past three games. Not all of that responsibility falls on the defense, especially with opposing teams benefiting from field position and other opportunities, but those numbers are hard to ignore. Minter’s defense needs to find some answers before another opponent takes advantage.Justin Herbert vs. the Ravens’ secondaryIt hasn’t been Justin Herbert’s best season, but nobody needs a reminder of how dangerous he can be when everything clicks. The problem for Los Angeles is that things haven’t clicked very often. Herbert has thrown just six touchdown passes and 11 interceptions, for a 70.4 passer rating.Baltimore’s secondary has experienced its own struggles. Nate Wiggins’ absence in Week 9 didn’t help that. The Ravens need better consistency from their coverage unit, particularly against a quarterback capable of making difficult throws when given opportunities.This presents an interesting test for both sides. Herbert needs to show that his early-season struggles aren’t indicative of his capabilities, while Baltimore has a chance to take advantage of a passing game that hasn’t been consistent. Something has to give.The Ravens’ pass rush vs. the Chargers’ offensive lineFootball games at every level are often won in the trenches, and Baltimore has an opportunity to make that part of the game count. Herbert h