Tomlinson dealing with groin tear; Gates sits with ankle sprain
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson acknowledged what had been rumored prior to San Diego's AFC wild card win against Indianapolis last Saturday -- that the star is dealing with a torn tendon in his groin, leaving him doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Chargers' Jackson arrested on suspicion of DUI
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Tuesday morning.
Time to Applaud Chargers' Turner
Quick: name the all-time leader in playoff victories for a Chargers head coach.
NFL Matchup - San Diego at Pittsburgh
Records: San Diego Chargers (9-8) at Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) Date: Sunday, January 11th Kickoff: 4:45 p.m. (et) Site: Heinz Field (65,050) -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Surface: DD GrassMaster Home Record: San Diego 6-3; Pittsburgh 6-2 Away Record: San Diego 3-5; Pittsburgh 6-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms All-Time Series: Pittsburgh (20-8 -- San Diego, 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 16, 2008 (Pittsburgh, 11-10 at Pittsburgh) Series Streak: Pittsburgh has won six of the last seven meetings.
Chargers RB Tomlinson's status up in the air vs. Steelers
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who sat out the entire second half of the team's wild card win over the Colts with a groin injury, is not a guarantee to play next week against the Steelers.
Recap: San Diego vs. Indianapolis
Darren Sproles filled in for an injured LaDainian Tomlinson and carried the Chargers to a dramatic overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, as his 22-yard touchdown scamper in the extra session gave San Diego a 23-17 decision in an entertaining AFC Wild Card matchup.
Chargers' Tomlinson, Gates active for Colts game
The San Diego Chargers have two of their most potent offensive weapons active for Saturday's wild card playoff tilt with Indianapolis, as running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates had been listed as questionable leading up to the game.
Chargers' Tomlinson, Gates questionable for Colts game
The San Diego Chargers are dealing with injuries to two of their most potent offensive weapons, as running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates are questionable for Saturday's wild card playoff tilt with Indianapolis.
AFC West: Bottom Line is that Broncos Were Bad
In the end, any objective observer of the Denver Broncos' descent from the brink of the playoffs to 8-8 and out of the postseason money is left with the following hard truth: the 2008 Denver Broncos weren't a playoff-worthy team by a long shot.
NFL Matchup - Indianapolis at San Diego
Records: Indianapolis Colts (12-4) at San Diego Chargers (8-8) Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 Kickoff: 8 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Indianapolis 6-2; San Diego 5-3 Away Record: Indianapolis 6-2; San Diego 3-5 Conference Record: Television: NBC Announcers: Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer All-Time Series: San Diego (15-10 -- Tied, 1-1 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 23, 2008 (Indianapolis, 23-20 at San Diego) Series Streak: San Diego has won three of the last four meetings.
Recap: San Diego vs. Denver
LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns, and the Chargers completed an improbable regular season- ending run, thrashing Denver, 52-21, to win the AFC West Division title.
NFL Matchup - Denver at San Diego
Records: Denver Broncos (8-7) at San Diego Chargers (7-8) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. (et) Site: Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) -- San Diego, California Surface: Grass Home Record: Denver 4-4; San Diego 4-3 Away Record: Denver 4-3; San Diego 3-5 Conference Record: Television: NBC Announcers: Al Michaels, John Madden and Andrea Kremer All-Time Series: Denver (53-43-1) Last Meeting: September 14, 2008 (Denver, 39-38 at Denver) Series Streak: San Diego has won four of the last five meetings.
Broncos/Chargers moved to prime time
The NFL announced that the Denver Broncos game at San Diego on Sunday, December 28 will be played at 8:15 p.m. (et).
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. San Diego
Philip Rivers threw for 287 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair of scores to Antonio Gates as the San Diego Chargers kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 41-24, at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL Matchup - San Diego at Tampa Bay
Records: San Diego Chargers (6-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Raymond James Stadium (65,908) -- Tampa, Florida Surface: Grass Home Record: San Diego 4-3; Tampa Bay 6-0 Away Record: San Diego 2-5; Tampa Bay 3-5 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf All-Time Series: San Diego (7-1) Last Meeting: December 12, 2004 (San Diego, 31-24 at San Diego) Series Streak: San Diego has won all four meetings at Tampa Bay.
AFC West: Chargers Live to Fight Another Week
Better save those postmortems for the San Diego Chargers for one more week. Chances are you'll still need them, but you'd better keep a feel-good story in reserve in case the obituary turns out not to be appropriate.
Recap: Kansas City vs. San Diego
Philip Rivers threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 36 seconds remaining in the game, as the San Diego Chargers erased an 11-point deficit in the final two minutes to stun Kansas City, 22-21, and keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
AFC West: Broncos Can Taste Playoffs
They can't blow it now, can they?
NFL Matchup - San Diego at Kansas City
Records: San Diego Chargers (5-8) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-11) Date: Sunday, December 14th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Arrowhead Stadium (79,451) -- Kansas City, Missouri Surface: Grass Home Record: San Diego 4-3; Kansas City 1-5 Away Record: San Diego 1-5; Kansas City 1-6 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots All-Time Series: Kansas City (50-46-1 -- San Diego, 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 9, 2008 (San Diego, 20-19 at San Diego) Series Streak: San Diego has won the last two meetings.
Recap: San Diego vs. Oakland
Philip Rivers threw for three touchdowns and Vincent Jackson set a career-high with 148 receiving yards, as the San Diego Chargers routed their AFC West-rival Oakland Raiders, 34-7.
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.
