AFC West: Do Chiefs Have Worst-to-First Potential in '09?
Once the 2009 NFL free agency period and Draft are in the books next spring, the pundits will formally begin searching for their next potential rags-to-riches story.
NFL Matchup - Oakland at San Diego
Records: Oakland Raiders (3-9) at San Diego Chargers (4-8) Date: Thursday, December 4th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Oakland 1-5; San Diego 3-3 Away Record: Oakland 2-4; San Diego 1-5 Conference Record: Television: NFL Network Announcers: Bob Papa and Cris Collinsworth All-Time Series: Oakland (55-41-2 -- 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (San Diego, 28-18 at Oakland) Series Streak: San Diego has won the last 10 meetings.
Recap: San Diego vs. Atlanta
Matt Ryan tossed a pair of touchdown passes and Michael Turner ran for 120 yards against his old team as the surprise Atlanta Falcons gutted out a 22-16 victory over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.
NFL Matchup - Atlanta at San Diego
Records: Atlanta Falcons (7-4) at San Diego Chargers (4-7) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Atlanta 5-1; San Diego 3-2 Away Record: Atlanta 2-3; San Diego 1-5 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Matt Vasgersian, JC Pearson and Nischelle Turner All-Time Series: Atlanta (6-1) Last Meeting: October 17, 2004 (Atlanta, 21-20 at Atlanta) Series Streak: Atlanta has won the last four meetings.
Recap: San Diego vs. Indianapolis
Adam Vinatieri's 51-yard field goal with time expiring lifted the Indianapolis Colts to a 23-20 win over the San Diego Chargers.
AFC West: Broncos Impressive on Multiple Fronts
Heading into their game at Atlanta last week, the notion of the Denver Broncos scoring only 24 points would have likely been met with jubilation by Falcons fans.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. San Diego
Jeff Reed's 32-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a narrow 11-10 victory over the San Diego Chargers at a snowy and blustery Heinz Field.
Bennett claimed by Bolts
The San Diego Chargers claimed running back Michael Bennett off waivers following his release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier Wednesday.
NFL Matchup - San Diego at Pittsburgh
Records: San Diego Chargers (4-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) Date: Sunday, November 16th Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. (et) Site: Heinz Field (65,050) -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Surface: DD GrassMaster Home Record: San Diego 3-1; Pittsburgh 2-2 Away Record: San Diego 1-4; Pittsburgh 4-1 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms All-Time Series: Pittsburgh (19-8 -- San Diego, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: October 8, 2006 (San Diego, 23-13 at San Diego) Series Streak: Pittsburgh has won five of the last six meetings.
AFC West: Broncos Had Better Keep Lighting Up Scoreboard
If fans of the Denver Broncos want to watch their team playing football this January, they would be well-advised to temper their enthusiasm over the performance the offense posted in Thursday's 34-30 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Recap: San Diego vs. Kansas City
Philip Rivers threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score late in the fourth, to lead the San Diego Chargers in a 20-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
AFC West: Chargers Can Win for Not Losing
At this rate, Norv Turner and the San Diego Chargers might not have to wake up until some time after Thanksgiving.
Cottrell out, Rivera in as Chargers' defensive coordinator
The San Diego Chargers made a coaching change on Tuesday, removing Ted Cottrell as defensive coordinator and hiring Ron Rivera in his place.
AFC West: Thigpen Gives Chiefs Hope
The bad news for the Kansas City Chiefs is that they lost yet another football game, falling to 1-6 in a 28-24 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.
Recap: New Orleans vs. San Diego
Drew Brees threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 37-32 victory over the San Diego Chargers at Wembley Stadium in the NFL's latest international showcase game.
AFC West: Are Broncos' Defensive Problems Fixable?
In the end, the role of savior was a little more than Calvin Lowry deserved to be saddled with.
Recap: Buffalo vs. San Diego
Trent Edwards threw for 261 yards and a touchdown to help the Buffalo Bills overcome both a significant power outage at Ralph Wilson Stadium and the San Diego Chargers in a 23-14 victory played without the use of game clocks or instant replay.
Bolts' Chambers inactive again
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills due to a nagging ankle sprain.
Bills/Chargers game delayed due to power outage
The Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers game at Ralph Wilson Stadium was delayed due to a power outage in upstate New York.
Bolts' Chambers continues to miss practice
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers was sidelined for a second straight day of practice Thursday with a sprained ankle, putting his status for Sunday's road test against the Buffalo Bills in question.
Report: Former Chargers DL Mims dead
Former San Diego Chargers defensive lineman Chris Mims was reportedly found dead in his Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday. He was 38.
AFC West: Cable Era Begins With Whimper for Raiders
When the Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams fired their coaches within 24 hours of one another following Week 4, every pundit from coast to coast was asked which team had the better chance to immediately rise from the ashes.
Recap: San Diego vs. New England
Philip Rivers threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns as the San Diego Chargers dominated the New England Patriots, 30-10, exacting some revenge in a rematch of last season's AFC Championship game from Qualcomm Stadium.
Bolts' Chambers sits against Patriots
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers is inactive for Sunday's pivotal home matchup with the New England Patriots due to a sprained ankle.
Bolts' Chambers doubtful for Sunday
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's pivotal home matchup with the New England Patriots with a sprained ankle.
