NYT The Fifth Down
"The Chargers have already used 63 different players this season, an incredibly high number for half a season. That’s what happens when you let important starters hold out until the leaves turn, suffer a rash of injuries, then cut the first wave of substitutes for making too many early-season mistakes. The second wave of unprepared fill-ins typically includes players who can’t block for punts and don’t realize that they can’t just leave the ball sitting in the middle of the field after a catch. If the Chargers resort to the third wave, you’ll see helmets on sideways and guys taking the field with lacrosse sticks. Pick: Titans."

