Bolts Defender Savors Big Night Vs New York

Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman was able to once again make an outsized impact for his Bolts during LA's critical 27-6 leveling of the New York Jets Monday night. He recorded four total tackles, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble.

The 5'10", 201-pound Notre Dame product, 26, has recorded 19 solo tackles when he's been healthy this season. He explained the oft-maligned LA defense's ethos at MetLife Stadium last night, per Omar Navarro of Chargers.com.

Gilman was suiting up for just his second game since LA's 28-24 defeat of the Minnesota Vikings in September.

"We always want to be the people that set the tone early, be aggressive early," Gilman said. "That's what we've been trying to do these past couple of games. It's been something that's been working for us. Having them play on our terms is kind of what we've been going for."

"I'm excited, super blessed," Gilman said. "Obviously being out wasn't fun, but I learned a lot. I was able to have a better understanding of what it takes to be out there and grateful for god giving me this opportunity."

Los Angeles (4-4) will get an opportunity to actually improve above a .500 record for the first time this season on Sunday night, when it faces the formidable 6-2 Detroit Lions.

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