Chargers vs. Jets: 4 Halftime Adjustments San Diego Must Make

Well, that went well, now didn't it?

After a sluggish start, the Chargers offense rebounded to the tune of a 21-10 halftime lead. While 11 points is a comfortable margin, no lead is untouchable in the NFL. Here are four adjustments San Diego must make to hang on and win this game. 

1. Keep Pressuring Sanchez—Sanchez has actually been pretty good today when he’s had time to operate. But with Chargers breathing down his throat, it’s been a different story. If San Diego can keep Sanchez off balance and on the run, the turnovers will come.

2. Keep Feeding Gates—Nice to have No. 85 back, isn’t it? With Revis doing a great job of shutting down Vincent Jackson, Gates’ role in the offense is even more magnified. He’s clearly not 100 percent out there, but he’s been effective. The Jets’ linebackers clearly can’t keep up with him in space. Expect a lot more targets for Gates in the second half.

3. Stop Shonn Greene—Yes, this is San Diego’s first game playing L.T. since the trade. But Tomlinson hasn’t done too much, with the exception of a big 19-yard catch. Greene on the other hand, has been a handful. San Diego has to put eight in the box and keep challenging Sanchez to beat them deep.

4. No More Penalties—Seven penalties for 40 yards is pretty bad for an entire game. For a first half? That’s just awful. San Diego is giving the Jets free yards every single drive. If you give a team with weapons extra chances, you’re gonna get burned. Period.