Dupree, meanwhile, arguably had his best game in powder blue.
The 31-year-old notched 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss and forced a fumble on a third down to shut the door on the Titans in the fourth quarter.
“Definitely [feeling good],” Dupree said about his game. “Just preparation. Going out there and knowing that there’s big moments, key moments in the game we have to go out there and secure.
“Those are the types of plays we need to make in those critical moments,” Dupree added.
Dupree was also second behind Tuipulotu with four total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus’ initial data.
A 10-year veteran in the NFL, it’s not a surprise the performance Dupree was able to put together against one of his former teams.
Sunday was another example of the high level he can provide whenever the Bolts need someone to step up on the edge.
“Everyone knows Bud and the level he’s played at,” Tuipulotu said about Dupree.
Whether it’s the stars making plays or those who stepped up, Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh believes the defensive mentality in the unit is allowing everyone to thrive.
“It’s the type of team — and I get this from them — you get excited for other guys’ success,” Harbaugh said. “You are happy for other guys’ success.”
The Chargers became the fourth team in last 40 seasons to allow 20 or fewer points in each of their first nine games of a season after another dominant defensive performance.
They also continue to allow the fewest points per game in the NFL (13.1) after Sunday’s slate of games.
The defense continues to fly high no matter who is up.
“To hold a team under 20 points, y’all know how hard it is in this league,” safety Derwin James, Jr., said.
Linebacker Daiyan Henley added: “For us to be a good defense, we just go day-in and day-out. It starts with our preparation. That shows up every Sunday.”
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