Serious Business: 11/1 San Diego Chargers Links

by Richard Wade on Nov 1, 2011 6:02 AM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links

KANSAS CITY, MO: A fan dressed for Halloween holds a sign during the game between the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chargers didn't look very playoff-worthy - Tom Silverstein
A couple of things to remember: They were playing without G Kris Dielman (concussion), the heart and soul of their offense line, LB Shaun Phillips (foot), their top pass rusher, NT Luis Castillo (broken leg) and RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring). The Chargers have been banged up all season long and it has affected their performance.

Chargers-K.C.: Quarter-by-quarter recap - Jay Posner
The Chargers had first crack in OT but a sack forced a punt, and the Chiefs used a 17-yard pass to Steve Breaston on third-and-14 to move into field goal range. Ryan Succop booted a 30-yarder with 5:16 left to win it.

Chargers stadium week in review: Treat - Matthew T. Hall
First off, Chargers fans who prefer football in San Diego instead of Los Angeles can breathe easy. For now.

Rapid Reaction: Chiefs 23, Chargers 20 (OT) - Bill Williamson
The fumbled snap by San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers at the Chiefs’ 15-yard line with 48 seconds to go will go down in Monday Night Football history. Rivers and Chargers coach Norv Turner will forever be criticized for the play. People will always wonder why Turner didn’t have Rivers kneel down twice and attempt a short game-winning field goal in the final seconds. Rivers will always be haunted for muffing the snap. Rivers has been struggling this season and he played very well from the second-fourth quarter until the fumbled snap. This one could stick with him for a while. This play may have long ramifications in San Diego.

Chargers fumble away game to Chiefs - Chris Jenkins
Adamant denials notwithstanding, something’s wrong with Philip Rivers. And something’s very, very wrong with the Chargers.

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is it fair to say that we are now the underdogs in the division?

by cleyton on Nov 1, 2011 6:38 AM PDT reply actions

if it makes us play better

Then I say it does

I hate scooter pie

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Nov 1, 2011 7:51 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

It is.

Bolts from the Blue // "Go for the throat, Norval." - Jim Rome
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Nov 1, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions

We'll be underdogs this week, no matter what

"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner

by Cake or Death on Nov 1, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions

its one thing be an underdog against Packs and another to be against the Raiders

by cleyton on Nov 1, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

this is a strange season

Given Oakland and Denver’s QB issues I still think we are favorites to win the division. Did not expect KC to be main challenger with their injuries. They are a mediocre team but currently we are also a mediocre team that makes catastrophic mistakes, particularly on offense. There is time to turn this around and win a weak division but I am too frustrated to care about another division title.

by chaplinesque on Nov 1, 2011 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

Also

I am okay with shaking up the coaching staff after the season is over. Its either that or extend Norv, and I do not want that anymore.

by chaplinesque on Nov 1, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Another good article coming from next week's opponent.

Reads more objective and in-depth than the local beat fluff.

http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111101/PKR07/111101034/What-s-wrong-San-Diego-Chargers-QB-Philip-Rivers-

BTW… thanx for the link from the Journal-Sentinel.
Always good to get another perspective.

by dashen87 on Nov 1, 2011 9:07 AM PDT reply actions

So angry right now.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Nov 1, 2011 10:08 AM PDT reply actions

Snake-Bit

Mike Francesa in NY says he doesn’t believe in curses but the Chargers are the most snake-bit team in NFL history. You can’t make up some of the stuff that happens to them. Is the stadium built on an indian burial ground?

"Dam it all if blood you spill, turns the grass more green." - Alice in Chains

by Effjay on Nov 1, 2011 3:21 PM PDT reply actions