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With the decade wrapping up this weekend, we thought it was a good time to reflect back on who has led the Chargers in the major statistical categories since the 2010 season.
Passing Yards
Philip Rivers (2010-2019): 44,039 yards
Given that he has started ever single game for the entire 10 years, Rivers is the most obvious leader. The only other Chargers players to complete more than one pass are Kellen Clemens (12) and Tyrod Taylor (4). Punter Mike Scifres is actually 4th in passing yards thanks to one 28-yard pass.
Rushing Yards
Melvin Gordon (2015-2019): 4,1494 yards
The former Wisconsin Badger edges Ryan Mathews by 133 yards thanks carrying the ball 122 more times. Interestingly, Austin Ekeler is 3rd on the list. And because I’m sure you’re curious, Rivers is 10th.
Receiving Yards
Keenan Allen (2013-2019): 6,323 yards
He had some competition from #85, but Allen eclipses the future Hall of Fame tight end by 705 yards despite playing in 42 fewer games.
Touchdowns
Antonio Gates (2010-2018): 57 touchdowns
This category feels almost as obvious as Rivers being the passing leader. Antonio Gates easily leads all Chargers in touchdowns.
Tackles
Eric Weddle (2010-2015): 585
The best safety in franchise has 200 more tackles than the #2 guy on the list, linebacker Donald Butler.
Sacks
Melvin Ingram (2012-2019): 49.0
Few players have played in as many games as Ingram has this decade, and fewer still have been such capable pass rushers. That said, had Bosa been healthier, he might have caught him. In 55 fewer games played, Bosa came up only 9 sacks short of the team lead.
Interceptions
Eric Weddle (2010-2015)
The only player to lead the way in multiple categories, Weddle was nearly equaled by outstanding cornerback, Casey Hayward who finished 2 behind him while playing in 30 fewer games.