Chargers take Advantage of Chiefs Miscues and Win Big
After taking over first place in the AFC West, the San Diego Chargers kept their momentum going by beating the Kansas City Chiefs 43-14 on Sunday. In this game, the Chargers welcomed back former Chargers wide-receiver, Chris Chambers and Chargers running back, LaDainian Tomlinson keeps on moving up the NFL rushing list. However, in the end, it was costly turnovers that lost the game for the Chiefs and the Chargers took advantage.
A few weeks ago, the Chargers released wide-receiver, Chris Chambers, due to poor production. Chambers was then picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs. For Chris Chambers, this was a revenge game for him. Chambers had seven catches for 70-yards and did score an early touchdown for the Chiefs to tie the game at 7-7. However, it was not enough because the four turnovers by the Chiefs doomed the them and they could not recover falling behind 35-7 before scoring their last touchdown.
Chargers running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, keeps on moving up the NFL rushing charts and is in 10th place. L.T. moved past Marcus Allen and Edgerrin James. L.T. now has 12,257 rushing yards and is looking to pass Marshall Faulk for 9th place. In this game, Tomlinson played a good game for the Chargers scoring two touchdowns. Also, for the San Diego Chargers, tight-end Antonio Gates had a great game gaining 118-yards and scoring two touchdowns as well.
As for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs defense could not keep the Chargers off the field and the Chargers offense seemed to score at will. The Chiefs had some momentum going this game with victories over the Raiders and the defending champions, Steelers. But, the Chiefs could not get anything going against the Chargers. If the Chiefs are going to beat a team like the Chargers, who are on a roll right now, they need to play a perfect game and in this game, they did not.
For the San Diego Chargers, this was a good victory. The Chargers have won their sixth straight game and are 5-1 in the division, which is important for playoff positioning. At 8-3, the Chargers have to keep their momentum going as they go into Cleveland. The Chargers need to focus on winning their division and also at times, keep watch of their future hall of fame running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, as he moves up the NFL rushing chart. Only time will tell how far L.T. will go, so stay tuned.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Another Distraction for Chargers, Cromartie being Investigated
Just when everything was going right for the San Diego Chargers, an incident involving another Chargers player becomes a distraction for the team. Police are investigating San Diego Chargers cornerback, Antonio Cromartie, because it was reported that Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle. Police responded to an incident that happened at Bar West in Pacific Beach shortly before 1:30 a.m. early Monday morning.
No arrests were made, though the 24-year old did suffered minor injuries. However, Cromartie is still being investigated for an assault with a deadly weapon according to Detective Gary Hassen.
This is the last thing the Chargers needed. The Chargers just beat the Denver Broncos. The Chargers are on a five game winning streak and in first place in the AFC west. And then this happens.
On Cromartie Twitter page, he said,
“I want to apologize to Charger nation and my fans. There’s sum stuff out abt me that’s not true. It will come out. God Bless.”
The Chargers players need to stay focused. It’s great to celebrate a good victory, but the Chargers haven’t won anything yet. There are six games left and anything can still happen. Hopefully, all the accusations prove to be false and Cromartie is innocent of the charges. However, Antonio Cromartie and the rest of the Chargers players need to learn from this bad experience, stay focused and most importantly, save the celebration for February. That’s the only celebration that matters is the one in February, not November.
(Sources: San Diego Union-Tribune, ESPN)
Chargers Beat Broncos and take 1st place in the AFC West
Sunday’s football game between the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos was suppose to be a battle for 1st place for the AFC West division. Instead, the game turn into a rout, as the Chargers defeated the Broncos 32-3. The Chargers have now won five straight games.
Coming into this game, the big question for the Denver Broncos was to see if quarterback, Kyle Orton, was going to play. Kyle Orton did not start the game due to his ankle injury that he suffered during last week game. But, when backup QB, Chris Simms, struggled from the beginning of the game, he was later taken out and was replaced with Orton. However, Kyle Orton also struggled against the Chargers defense and was a non-factor as the game progressed.
Unlike their previous match up, where Broncos offense was able to move the ball effectively, the Chargers defense step up in this game. The Denver Broncos could not get into a rhythm and did not scored a touchdown throughout whole game. The Chargers defense set the tone. Chargers linebacker, Kevin Burnett, cornerback, Antonio Cromartie, and safety, Eric Weddle played big in this game. The Chargers defense sacked the quarterback three times and intercepted the ball stopping any momentum for the Broncos.
For the Denver Broncos, this was a tough loss. The Broncos had home field advantage and had a chance to take control of the AFC West. Instead, they are now looking up at the Chargers. The Broncos need to stop the bleeding soon because if not, they are going to find themselves out of playoffs, which we be devastating since they started off 6-0.
As for the San Diego Chargers, this was a great victory and are now 7-3. If the Chargers can continue to play great defense and can improve on their running game, they are going to be dangerous team as the season goes along. Next up will be another tough division game against Kansas City. But, if the San Diego Chargers can beat the Chiefs next week, they will have full control of their division.
(Sources: ESPN)
Who is the Greatest Player in San Diego Chargers History?
The San Diego Chargers announced their top 50 greatest players in Chargers history for the Chargers 50th Anniversary Season. There are so many San Diego Chargers players to choose from, however, please vote who do you think is the greatest Chargers of these five players.
Who is the Greatest Player in San Diego Chargers History?
- LaDainian Tomlinson (50%, 5 Votes)
- Junior Seau (20%, 2 Votes)
- Dan Fouts (20%, 2 Votes)
- Kellen Winslow (10%, 1 Votes)
- Lance Alworth (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 10
Loading ...(Sources: Chargers.com)
Bad Decisions by Belichick and Adams
A couple of bad decisions were made on Sunday. One, cost a team the game and the other, lost money for an owner. New England Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, made a big and wrong decision that should have been a easy decision. And for Tennessee Titans owner, Bud Adams, there is a right way to celebrate and then there is the wrong way to celebrate for an NFL owner.
When you need just two yards to get a first down and win a game, in most cases, you go for the win. However, when you are on your own 28-yard line with two minutes left on the clock, you need to punt the ball. Let your defense win the game for you. But, New England Patriots coach, Bill Belichick, decided to go for it on fourth down and the Patriots failed to pickup the first down. The Colts were able to get the ball back. From there, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Peyton Manning, was able to move the Colts towards the goal line. The Colts won the game 35-34, when Manning threw a touchdown pass to wide-receiver, Reggie Wayne. Bill Belichick decision lost a game for the Patriots, but at least he did lose any money, like Titans owner, Bud Adams.
As a owner of a football team, when your team wins, you should be happy and celebrating with friends, family, members of your organization and your fans. But, you should not be making an obscene gestures to opposing fans. However, that is what Tennessee Titans owner, Bud Adams, did following the Titans victory over the Buffalo Bills. It might have felt good at the time, but you got to remember who you are and what you represent as an owner of the NFL. That doesn’t set a good example for kids and NFL fans in general. The NFL fined Bud Adams $250,000 for his obscene gesture. Hopefully Bud Adams has learned is lesson and how to celebrate the right way.
(Sources: ESPN)
Chargers Beat Eagles 31-23 and Win their Fourth Straight Game
After winning their third straight game, the San Diego Chargers were looking to get a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to keep up with Denver in the AFC West division. The Chargers got off to a big 28-9 lead, at the end of the 3rd quarter. However, the Eagles were able to comeback, but it was a little too late as the Chargers beat the Eagles, 31-23.
LaDainian Tomlinson had a great game for the Chargers. L.T. ran for 96-yards and had two touchdowns. Philip Rivers also had a great game too. Rivers threw for 231-yards and two touchdowns. The Chargers offense were able to get into a good rhythm despite the tough Eagles defense and giving up two sacks.
But, what won the game for the San Diego Chargers, was the play of the Chargers defense. Even though the Chargers defense gave up 450-yards and two late touchdowns to Eagles quarterback, Donovan McNabb, it was the Chargers defense holding the Eagles to three early field goals instead of letting the them score touchdowns that was the deciding factor.
For the Philadelphia Eagles, kicking field goals instead of scoring touchdowns, will not win you games. When you get close to the goal line, you got to score touchdowns. One other problem for the Eagles is the inability to run the ball. If the Eagles were able to run the ball maybe they could have run the ball in for a touchdown rather than trying to throw the ball for a touchdown all the time. The Eagles are going to need to overcome this issue if they expect to go deep into the playoffs.
As for the San Diego Chargers, they need to put more pressure on the opposing team’s quarterback. You cannot have a quarterback throw all over your defense. The Chargers defense played good enough to beat the Eagles, but they need to play better if they are going to beat the Broncos next week. The good news for the Chargers is that they find themselves in a first place tie with the Denver Broncos. Credit to the Chargers for coming back from being 2-3 to 6-3. Now, the Chargers have a big game next Sunday. Lets see who will take control of the AFC West division next week when the Chargers go to Denver.
Bad Week for the Bears and Cutler
For Chicago Bears quarterback, Jay Cutler, this has not been a good week. Last Sunday, the Chicago Bears lost to the Arizona Cardinals, 41-21. And then, on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 10-6. In that game against the 49ers, despite his first four interceptions, the Bears still had a chance to win the game at the end. However, Jay Cutler last interception was a costly one.
The Bears were at the 12-yard line of the 49ers, but Jay Cutler threw his fifth interception in the end zone to 49ers safety, Michael Lewis, at the end the game, which ended any chances of a Bears victory. If that was not bad enough for Jay Cutler, on Friday, the NFL fined him $20,000 for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during the game against the Arizona Cardinals. From being traded from the first place Denver Broncos, at the beginning of season, to the struggling Chicago Bears, what else could go wrong for Jay Cutler?
Well, there is nothing like a win to turn things around. The Chicago Bears will play the Philadelphia Eagles next week. Hopefully for the Chicago Bears and Jay Cutler, they can get a win to get into the playoff race. Though, it will be tough going against the Eagles defense. We shall see if Jay Cutler and the Bears can recover, so stay tuned.
(Sources: ESPN)
Rivers Out Duels Manning as the Chargers beat the Giants
Coming into Sunday game both the New York Giants and the San Diego Chargers were looking to get a victory to keep up with their division leaders. In this game, it was just a matter of who would have the ball last. And luckily for the San Diego Chargers, Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds left on the clock as the Chargers beat the Giants, 21-20.
This game mark the first time that Philip Rivers played against Eli Manning since the 2004 draft. In that draft, Eli Manning was drafted by the San Diego Chargers and then was traded to Giants. The Chargers would then draft Philip Rivers. It was a win, win for both teams. But, in this game, there could be only one winner and that would be the San Diego Chargers.
Eli Manning play great in this game, throwing for 215-yards and two touchdowns. And at times, the Giants defense kept the Chargers offense off balanced. However, it was not enough, as Rivers was able to get into a rhythm on the last drive that would eventually win the game for the Chargers. Also, when the Chargers defense needed to make a stop, Shawne Merriman proved that he was back. Merriman sacked Eli Manning twice, including on the last play of the game to preserve the victory for the Chargers.
For the New York Giants, this was a terrible loss going into their bye week. With the Cowboys taking control of their division, the Giants find themselves two games behind the Cowboys. The New York Giants have now lost their last four games. The Giants need to comeback from their bye and get on a roll because if not, the Giants are going to find themselves out of the playoffs.
As for the San Diego Chargers, this was great victory to keep us with Denver. But, the Chargers do have some issues. There was several plays where Chargers receivers drop the ball in curial situations. The Chargers need to catch ball to keep drives alive. Now, the Chargers have to get ready to play against the Eagles, another NFC East team. Let see if the Chargers can keep the momentum going as the Chargers look for their fourth straight victory.
(Sources: ESPN)