AFC West

Chargers Draw Up Crazy Trick Play to Convert on Third and Long vs. Ravens

By Karl Rasmussen The Chargers’ offense struggled throughout most of Week 12’s game against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, prompting offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to turn to some trickery with his play calling. In a third-and-17 situation, Moore called for an unexpected and clever trick play that featured a back pass from Keenan Allen to Austin Ekeler, on which the offense was able to pick up the first down and keep the drive alive. After catching a pass from Justin Herbert in the middle of the field, beyond the line of scrimmage, Allen pulled up and threw a backward pass to Ekeler …