Chargers vs Kansas City Preview

On Sunday October 25th at 10am on CBS the San Diego Chargers(2-3) go up against the Kansas City Chiefs (1-5). San Diego is coming off it's Monday night meltdown against the Denver Broncos. Kansas City might be the rememdy to cure the Chargers losing ailments. This should be an interesting matchup, because the Chargers historically have always struggled to win in Arrowhead Stadium. KC is in a rebuilding stage at this point, but has added a few good pieces to their roster. QB Matt Cassel aquired via a trade with the Patriots is now running the offense. Injury prone running back Larry Johnson has seen his offensive numbers take a nose dive the past two seasons. Chargers running back Ladanian Tomlinson looks primed and ready to have a big day on the ground. He will be facing a defense that gives up 130 rushing yards per game. San Diego QB Phillip Rivers will be able to throw on the Chiefs generous 25th ranked pass defense. San Diego should have a balanced running and passing attack against the Chiefs anemic defense. Chargers fans put down that old lawn mower and pick up the remote. Tune into a game that should be the turning point in our season.
Prediction: Chargers 27 KC 13

Monday Night Disaster

On Monday October 19th the Chargers(2-2) faced the Denver Broncos (5-0) In a game where the Chargers had two weeks to prepare for an undefeated team they came out flat. San Diego marched down the field and failed to convert on another red zone opportunity.
Nate Kaeding came on and kicked a 20 yard field goal. Broncos then received the chargers kickoff and broncos WR Eddie Royal returned it 93 yards for the score. The Bolts failed to convert on three key red zone chances and settled for field goals to the delight of Denver. Chargers offensive line failed to block for QB Phillip Rivers, and the Defense did what they have done all season not put pressure on the opposing QB. Denver QB Kyle Orton was not pressured at all giving him ample time to carve up San Diego's lack of Defense. Orton's stats 20-29 completions 229yds and two touchdowns. Phillip Rivers stats were 20-33 274yds and two touchdowns. Eddie Royal had two touchdowns on the kick return and punt return. Darren Sproles, also had a 77 yard punt return. Final score Denver 34-23 Bolts. Denver is 6-0 for a reason great Defense and solid fundamentals on Offense. Chargers need to start fixing the problem, before their playoff aspirations disappear.