Secondary’s Struggles Should Have Been Expected

Brodie Croyle has a much higher quarterback rating and a better completion percentage, but Matt Cassel has a bigger guaranteed contract. Guess who'll start for Kansas City on Sunday?

Despite Philip Rivers passing for a career-high 436 yards, the Chargers have trouble cracking the goal line against the Ravens in losing 31-26.

San Diego's Philip Rivers can understand the frustration Chad Henne is experiencing as he awaits his opportunity to become the Dolphins' starting quarterback. He went through it himself while serving as a backup to Drew Brees his first two years with the Chargers. "Midway through Year 2 it was getting somewhat ...

The Chargers made history Sunday, as Philip Rivers became the first quarterback to ever throw for more than 400 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in the 16-year history of the defensive-minded franchise.Rivers' 436 yards passing also was a career high, as Opie completed 25-of-45 attempts. He threw two touchdowns, along with two interceptions.Opie's big day also tied Dan...

After Monday night’s victory, the San Diego Chargers were looking to get a fast start against the Baltimore Ravens. But, with Ray Lewis and the powerful Ravens defense, it was going to be tough challenge. The Chargers had their chances to score touchdowns inside Baltimore's 30-yard line several times, but ...

Philip Rivers threw the football too much, but in the end he didn't throw it enough. Make any sense? Well, he should have been ordered to heave it once more, at the very least. If you're going to live by the pass, why croak by the run?

Brodie Croyle has a much higher quarterback rating and a better completion percentage, but Matt Cassel has a bigger guaranteed contract. Guess who will start for the Chiefs on Sunday.

The Ravens gave up 255 pass yards to Philip Rivers in the first half today, but the defense came up big when it had too. Three times the Chargers had the ball inside the Ravens' 10 and got only a field goal each time. The Ravens used two rush touchdowns by Willis McGahee and a 27-yard TD catch by an uncovered Kelley Washington to take a 21-16 lead into the break. Ravens quarterback...

The Ravens' secondary was abused by Philip Rivers today, but Baltimore moved to the top of the AFC North because of big plays by the defense in the red zone. The 31-26 victory showed the worst -- and the best -- of the defense. When Ray Lewis stuffed the Chargers' Darren Sproles on fourth down with 33 seconds left, the Ravens were able to escape San Diego with a 2-0 record. Pittsburgh...

The Ravens are hoping linebacker Jarret Johnson (above) will put pressure on Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in today's game. The Sun's Ken Murray discusses other Ravens who might make a difference in the matchup with San Diego.

Thus far his team has featured (LaDainian) Tomlinson running wild and (Drew) Brees helping lead an offense that has a 91.3 percentage rate of scoring in the Red Zone -- no wonder Schottenheimer calls that the Gold Zone. -Thomas George, New York Times, Nov. 3, 2002 Boy. One thing is obvious, and I've been saying this for three years now, San Diego Chargers Norv Turner needs to...