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On this page we will talk about the way the Charger's played this
week.Ok I think that the Charger's had a ok game this week,but as much as I like the Charger's I hate Drew "I SUCK" Brees
he is the whole reason that the Charger's are 1-2 this season. Now about the players my man L.T did'nt really have a good
game but that is ok because it is not he's fault that the Charger's lost ,I also thought that the rest of the team had good
game and the defence had a great game. hopefully next week we will have a good game and come out with a win VS the Titans.
The San Diego Chargers open AFC West play this
Sunday afternoon when they head to Invesco Field to face the Denver Broncos. Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. PDT.
The Chargers come into the game with a record of 1-1 on the heels
of a 34-28 loss to the New York Jets last Sunday in the Bolts’ home opener at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers fought
back from an early 14-0 deficit and climbed within 27-21 midway through the fourth quarter, but the Jets answered back and
put the game out of reach with a late touchdown.
The Broncos also come into the game 1-1 after suffering a heartbreaking
7-6 loss last Sunday in Jacksonville. Denver was driving for a potential game-winning score, but Quentin Griffin fumbled at
Jacksonville’s 21-yard line with just 37 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Jaguars ran out the clock for the
victory.
CBS Sports (KFMB-TV, Channel 8) will carry the game live in San Diego
with Dick Enberg and Dan Dierdorf calling the game. Armen Keteyian will report from the sidelines.
ROAD WARRIORS
The Chargers have been road warriors in 2004, going 3-0 on the road
and 0-3 at home, including the preseason. The difference in those games has been turnovers. In the Chargers’ three wins
away from San Diego, the team has a +4 turnover margin. In the three losses on their home field, the Chargers have a -6 turnover
ratio.
Invesco Field has been a house of horrors for the Bolts since its
opening in 2001. The Chargers are 0-3 in the stadium. One reason for the Chargers’ lack of success in Denver has been
the Broncos’ ability to hold LaDainian Tomlinson in check. In the last three games in Denver, the Broncos’ defense
has held Tomlinson to 29 yards rushing in 2003; 48 yards in 2002, and 75 yards in 2001. He also has not scored a touchdown
against the Broncos in Denver.
| SERIES INFO |
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San Diego Chargers |
Denver Broncos |
| LEADER |
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49-38-1 |
| STREAKS |
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11 of past 14 |
| COACHES VS. OPP. |
Schottenheimer: 10-19 |
Shanahan: 16-5 |
| LAST WEEK |
W 34-28 vs. Jets |
L 7-6 at Jaguars |
LAST GAME
11/16/03: Chargers
8 at Broncos 37. Denver QB Jake Plummer passes for 3 TDs as Broncos rack up huge advantages in 1st downs (26-5) & total
yards (448-96). |
LAST GAME AT SITE
11/16/03 |
BROADCAST
CBS (2:05 PM MT):
Dick Enberg, Dan Dierdorf, Armen Keteyian (Field repoter) |
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San Diego Chargers |
Denver Broncos |
| PASSING |
Brees: 25-43-355-3-2-88.8 |
Plummer: 41-68-480-2-2-79.3 |
| RUSHING |
Tomlinson: 45-208-4.6-2 |
Griffin: 48-222-4.6-2 |
| RECEIVING |
Gates (TE): 12-162-13.5-0 |
Smith: 13-159-12.2-0 |
| OFFENSE |
325.5 |
384.5 |
| TAKE/GIVE |
0 |
-3 |
| DEFENSE |
358.0 |
247.0 (3C) |
| SACKS |
Kiel, Phillips (R): 1.0 |
Hayward: 1.5 |
| INTs |
Foley, J. Wilson: 1 |
Bailey: 1 |
| PUNTING |
Scifres: 39.1 |
Knorr: 44.8 |
| KICKING |
Kaeding (R): 13 (7/7 PAT; 2/2 FG) |
Elam: 16 (4/4 PAT; 4/5 FG) |
| San Diego Chargers |
| Head coach MARTY SCHOTTENHEIMER's teams have 4-2
(.667) record vs. Denver QB Plummer … QB DREW BREES is AFC's top 4th quarter passer with 155.3 passer rating,
completing 11 of 13 for 153 & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs. Brees' 8.26 yards per attempt is 4th best in AFC … RB LaDAINIAN
TOMLINSON had career-long 76-yd run vs. Broncos (12/1/02). Ran for 220 yards with 3 TDs & added 11 receptions for
51 yards in that game. In past 4 Sept. games, Tomlinson has 3 100s with 500 rush yards on 96 carries for 5.2 avg. & 4
rush TDs … WR RECHE CALDWELL has equaled career-high 4 receptions in consecutive weeks & has TD in both games.
TE ANTONIO GATES is tied for 2nd most catches by TE w/ 12 for 162 yards (13.5 avg.). Gates has 5+ catches in 3 of past 5.
Offense converting 48.0 pct. of 3rd down conversion tries (12 of 25) for 5th best in AFC … CB QUENTIN JAMMER
had career high 8 tackles in last meeting & added 1 INT. LB DONNIE EDWARDS had career-best 18 tackles in last game
vs. Denver | |
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| Denver Broncos |
| Aim for 5th win in row at home vs. SD. Have won 11 of
past 14 mtgs, outscoring Chargers 398-233. Head coach MIKE SHANAHAN has 16-5 (.762) record vs. SD, most wins vs. opponent.
At home, Shanahan is 10-1 (.909) against SD … Last year, QB JAKE PLUMMER had 6 TDs vs. 1 INT in 2 games vs. SD
(120.3 passer rating) … RB QUENTIN GRIFFIN stands 6th in AFC w/ 252 scrimmage yards (222 rushing, 30 receiving)
… WR ROD SMITH had career-best 187 receiving yards vs. Chargers (11/19/00), 1 of 3 career 100-yard games vs.
SD. In 2 meetings last year, WR ASHLEY LELIE averaged 25.5 yards per catch … In 2 games, offense has out-gained
opponents 769 yards to 494. In last meeting w/ SD, Broncos had advantages in total yards (448-96), 1st downs (26-5) &
time of possession (44:11-15:49) in 37-8 win. Defense held SD's Tomlinson to 29 rush yards & 16 receiving yards in that
game … CB CHAMP BAILEY played for SD's Schottenheimer in 2001 at Washington, earning Pro Bowl selection. DE REGGIE
HAYWARD had 1.0 sack, FF & FR in last meeting … K JASON ELAM has scored 178 points vs. SD, most vs. any
opponent. | |
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