Minter Faces His Former Chargers in Primetime as Both Teams Struggle

The Monday night reunion tests whether Baltimore’s pass rush can exploit Los Angeles’s protection problems while both clubs race to stop losing streaks.

Overview

The Ravens host the Chargers Monday night at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN in a matchup that pairs Baltimore head coach Jesse Minter against the staff he served with in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles enters 0-8 and searching for its first win while Baltimore is 4-5 and has lost four straight, making the game a chance for immediate course correction for both teams.
Baltimore has been forced to cycle quarterbacks after placing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve and traded for veteran Jacoby Brissett to stabilize the position.
Justin Herbert is expected to play after a brief hand check and negative imaging, and the key tactical battle will be the Ravens’ pass rush against a Chargers offensive line that has allowed 31 sacks.
Special teams instability has also dogged Baltimore with three kickers used in three weeks, and the coaches’ shared history — a 2023 college title and two seasons together in L.A. — adds personal stakes for both staffs and fan bases.