Week 17 Post-Game Report or “Chargers Rule, Raiders Suck!”

Posted by Charger_Girl

December 30, 2007 |

Chargers 30, Raiders 17 

Welcome to the league JaMarcus Russell…..first start, first play, INT to Igor Olshansky. 

However, I, for one, am not really happy with the Chargers’ performance in the first half. 

Too much inconsistency and way too many rushing yards allowed by the DST.  Not to mention the proliferation of unnecessary penalties…completely uncalled for and not giving Chargers fans a lot of confidence going into the postseason. 

Philip Rivers displayed yet another passionate outburst which I, for one, enjoy seeing.  Passion and emotion from a QB is refreshing (a la Brett Favre high-fiving the official earlier today.)  His play was good, despite the injury to his leg which was obviously aggravated by yet another dirty Oakland play, and he earned a passer rating over 100 today.

4 more turnovers today keep San Diego in the lead for takeaways this season with 48.  Darren Sproles had some great returns, Michael Turner is still posing difficulties for anyone who wishes to tackle him, which will come in handy should the Chargers travel to Indy for the divisional playoffs (remember Turner’s 83-yd TD in Week 15 of the 2005 season in Indy to knock the Colts from the ranks of the undefeated?) 

Game ball today to Jyles Tucker with 3 sacks of Russell and 2 forced fumbles, one for a TD.  (I’m thinking defensive player of the week!!)

And LT achieved yet another milestone:  he is the 14th player in history with 14,000 yds from scrimmage!!  As well as the NFL Rushing Champion for the 2nd consecutive year!!  Way to go!!But overall, a win is a win is a win. 

Coupled with Pittsburgh’s loss, the Chargers maintain the #3 seed, facing either Cleveland or Tennessee next Sunday afternoon…and I’ll be there!!  (Look for me, ok?  I’ll be wearing the Vincent Jackson jersey while my hubby will be sporting Igor Olshansky’s.)

Jackson/Chambers Jackson & Chambers


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  1. darren sproles on January 13, 2008 6:30 pm

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