Austin Ekeler was struck hard even before the game officially started in Monday Night Football’s matchup between the Cowboys and Chargers. From the beginning, it was clear that the players were eager to get started.

On the Chargers sideline, a brawl broke out as the teams assembled. Although specifics are still unknown, early reports indicate that it all erupted as the Cowboys were entering the stadium. Derwin James looks to have started the fight by pushing Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.

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The Chargers, especially with Austin Ekeler back, are focused on earning a postseason berth, while the Cowboys are determined to find their footing again. But this game has a fascinating subplot going on underneath the surface.

The heat was further increased when Dante Fowler was shown in a later film throwing a right hand at Austin Ekeler. It’s clear that both teams had a lot of unreleased energy going into the match. Following a week off, the Chargers are ready to play, while the Cowboys are looking for payback following a devastating 42-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. This first skirmish establishes the tone for a fierce battle.

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After leaving Dallas last year, Kellen Moore took up the position of offensive coordinator for Los Angeles. Although Moore’s offensive stats were good, head coach Mike McCarthy’s choice resulted in Moore’s immediate firing. He openly condemned Dak Prescott’s interception percentage under his previous coordinator and called for a more well-rounded run-pass strategy.

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Los Angeles contacted Moore as soon as possible after he left Dallas. This episode serves as a warning about the possible backlash from public disagreements between coordinators and head coaches. During the Denver Broncos game against the New York Jets earlier this season, the conversation between Sean Payton and Nathaniel Hackett—the team’s current offensive coordinator—took center stage, drawing attention to the difficulties associated with public criticism in the coaching profession.