He touted the effort of outside linebackers Lorenzo Carter and Arnold Ebiketie, the consistency of defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata, the stout play of defensive tackle Kentavius Street and the versatility of inside linebacker Kaden Elliss.

Rookies Ladd McConkey and Tarheeb Still were pivotal in the Los Angeles Chargers’ 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

The Chargers' offense had difficulty getting into the end zone again, but the defense, even with subs in the lineup, grabbed four picks to beat the Falcons.