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Green Bay Packers Matt Flynn Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 01-03-2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn set a personal game high for passing yardage this season, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Flynn connected on 31 of 44 passes for 480 yards, six touchdowns and one interception in the 45-41 victory against the Lions. For the season, he has thrown for 518 yards in addition to a 67.3% completion rate, six touchdowns and two interceptions.

This is the first time this season that Flynn has won the award. Quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Lions is the runner-up (36-59, 520 pass yds, 5 TD, 2 int). Honorable mention goes to quarterback Drew Brees from the Saints (28-35, 389 pass yds, 5 TD, 1 int). Tight end Antonio Gates, who finished 24th, was the highest ranking player from the Chargers (5 rec, 106 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Aaron Rodgers (GB), Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Curtis Lofton, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton was a tackling machine, setting a personal season high for stops in a game and earns the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Lofton recorded eight solo tackles and one interception during the decisive 45-24 win over the Buccaneers. In total for the season, he has 147 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Lofton has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Daryl Washington of the Cardinals (11.0 tkls, 11.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Vikings defensive end Jared Allen receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 3.5 sacks). Finishing in 15th is cornerback Antoine Cason from the Chargers (6.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 int).

Last Three Winners: Brian Cushing (HOU), John Abraham (ATL), Terrell Suggs (BAL)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Victor Cruz, New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz had a memorable game, recording a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Cruz finished the day with 178 yards on six receptions and one touchdown in the 31-14 victory over the Cowboys, 31-14. On the year, he has gained 1,536 yards receiving to go along with nine touchdowns.

Cruz has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award four times this season. Redskins running back Evan Royster is the runner-up (113 rush yds, 52 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (4 rec, 76 rec yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Victor Cruz (NYG), Greg Little (CLE), Julio Jones (ATL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Sterling Moore, New England Patriots

New England Patriots cornerback Sterling Moore capitalized on mistakes, setting a personal season high for interceptions in a game. Moore finished with two interceptions during the dominating 49-21 win against the Bills. For the season, he has seven tackles and two interceptions.

Moore wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (7.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.5 sacks). Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seahawks receives honorable mention (6.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 int). The highest ranking player from the Chargers is linebacker Donald Butler, who finished fourth (10.0 tkls, 9.0 solo).

Last Three Winners: Jonathan Nelson (CAR), Chris Harris (DEN), Chris White (BUF)

Passing Yards
Value	Name	Team
520	Matthew Stafford
480	Matt Flynn
417	Carson Palmer
389	Drew Brees
346	Eli Manning

Rushing Yards
Value	Name	Team
191	Ray Rice
172	Michael Turner
169	Maurice Jones-Drew
145	Willis McGahee
127	Chris Ivory

Receiving Yards
Value	Name	Team
244	Calvin Johnson
178	Victor Cruz
162	Jordy Nelson
149	Larry Fitzgerald
145	Marques Colston

Tackles
Value	Name	Team
15	James Anderson
14	Curtis Lofton
14	Kevin Burnett
13	David Hawthorne
13	D'Qwell Jackson

Sacks
Value	Name	Team
3	Jared Allen
2	Jeremy Mincey
2	Brian Orakpo
2	Antonio Smith
2	Osi Umenyiora

Total Points
Value	Name	Team
18	Jordy Nelson
14	Sebastian Janikowski
13	Dan Carpenter
13	Josh Scobee
12	Julio Jones

Chargers Defeat Raiders, 38-26

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:15:00 +0000

Antonio Gates had a big day receiving, leading the way to a solid victory for the Chargers over the Raiders, 38-26, at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Philip Rivers picked apart the Raiders for three touchdowns on 19 of 26 passing for 310 yards and one pick. Carson Palmer gave his best effort to keep the Raiders competitive, going 28 of 43 with 417 yards passing, two touchdowns and one pick.

Mike Tolbert rushed for 58 yards on nine carries with a touchdown while adding one reception for 13 yards. Gates was a weapon for the offense, catching five balls for 106 yards with a touchdown.

The San Diego defense gave up 103 yards rushing and 417 passing.

Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey had a productive game with 130 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Denarius Moore had a good game as well with 101 receiving yards.

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	99	P. Rivers	19	26	310	3	1

Raiders Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	99	C. Palmer	28	43	417	2	1

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	85	M. Tolbert	FB	9	58	6.4	1
C	75	C. Brinkley	RB	16	52	3.3	0
B	85	V. Jackson	WR	1	41	41.0	0

Raiders Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	80	M. Bush	RB	19	66	3.5	0
B+	88	L. Murphy	WR	1	27	27.0	0
A+	99	C. Palmer	QB	2	6	3.0	0

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	M. Floyd	WR	7	127	18.1	1
A+	100	A. Gates	TE	5	106	21.2	1
B	85	V. Jackson	WR	2	29	14.5	1

Raiders Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	D. Heyward-Be	WR	9	130	14.4	1
B+	89	D. Moore	WR	3	101	33.7	0
B+	88	L. Murphy	WR	5	72	14.4	0

Stat of the Day: Player with the most rushing yards in a season

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:02:55 +0000

Since 1966, the most rushing yards in a season by a Chargers player is 1815 by LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006.

Top 5 Most Rush Yds
RYds	Name	Season	Record
1815	LaDainian Tomlinson	2006	14-2
1683	LaDainian Tomlinson	2002	8-8
1645	LaDainian Tomlinson	2003	4-12
1474	LaDainian Tomlinson	2007	11-5
1462	LaDainian Tomlinson	2005	9-7

San Diego Chargers (7-8) Finish Regular Season Versus Oakland Raiders (8-7)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:10:47 +0000

The San Diego Chargers play their last game of the regular season against the AFC West rival Oakland Raiders at Overstock.com Coliseum. Kickoff is at 4:15 PM ET and the game can be seen on CBS. San Diego is 7-8 overall and 2-3 in the division. Oakland shows up with an 8-7 overall record and 3-2 division record.

In their previous meeting in week 10, the Chargers lost, 24-17. Philip Rivers found pay dirt twice in addition to completing 23 passes on 47 attempts for 274 yards and one pick.

The Chargers enter the game fresh off a 38-10 blowout loss against the Lions, a game in which Malcom Floyd was the top player, reeling in six balls for 95 yards and one score. In their previous outing, the Raiders picked up a close 16-13 win over the Chiefs. Denarius Moore put forth a terrific effort, hauling in four passes for 94 yards and one touchdown.

San Diego should have added confidence in its passing attack, which is ranked sixth in the NFL, averaging 287.6 yards per game.

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	87.0	P. Rivers	347	556	4,314	24	19

Raiders Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C+	79.7	C. Palmer	171	285	2,336	11	15
B	85.2	J. Campbell	100	165	1,170	6	4
F	50.0	K. Boller	15	28	161	0	3

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	95.0	R. Mathews	RB	222	1,091	4.9	6
B-	80.5	M. Tolbert	FB	111	434	3.9	7
C	74.6	J. Hester	FB	26	85	3.3	0

Raiders Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	86.0	M. Bush	RB	237	911	3.8	7
A+	99.8	D. McFadden	RB	113	614	5.4	4
C	74.5	M. Reece	RB	17	112	6.6	0

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	89.4	V. Jackson	WR	58	1,077	18.6	8
B+	88.1	M. Floyd	WR	36	729	20.3	4
A+	97.5	A. Gates	TE	59	672	11.4	6

Raiders Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	86.4	D. Heyward-Be	WR	55	845	15.4	3
B	83.2	D. Moore	WR	30	517	17.2	5
B	86.0	M. Bush	RB	35	405	11.6	1

Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 12-27-2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a spectacular game to become the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week. Rodgers completed 21 of 29 passes for 283 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in the 35-21 victory over the Bears. To this point in the season, he has passed for 4,643 yards to go along with a 68.3% completion rate, 45 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Rodgers has won the award two times this season. Tight end Jared Cook of the Titans is the runner-up (8 rec, 169 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Brandon Pettigrew from the Lions (9 rec, 80 rec yds, 1 TD). Wide receiver Malcom Floyd, who finished 27th, was the highest ranking player from the Chargers (6 rec, 95 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (DAL), Ray Rice (BAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Brian Cushing, Houston Texans

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing had a standout performance, clearing the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Cushing registered seven solo tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles during the close 19-16 loss to the Colts. For the year, he has 110 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Cushing has earned the award this season. The runner-up is defensive end Spencer Johnson of the Bills (6.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 1.0 int). Bills safety Jairus Byrd receives honorable mention (7.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 1.0 int).

Last Three Winners: John Abraham (ATL), Terrell Suggs (BAL), Justin Houston (KC)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Victor Cruz, New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz lead the NFC in receiving yards this past week. Cruz finished the game with three receptions for 164 yards and one touchdown in the 29-14 victory over the Jets. So far this season, he has 1,358 yards receiving and eight touchdowns.

Cruz has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award three times this season. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is the runner-up (12-17, 171 pass yds, 65 rush yds, 4 TD, 0 int). Honorable mention goes to Redskins running back Evan Royster (19 car, 132 rush yds).

Last Three Winners: Greg Little (CLE), Julio Jones (ATL), Cam Newton (CAR)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Jonathan Nelson, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers safety Jonathan Nelson was a force all over the field this past week. Nelson racked up five solo tackles and one interception during the decisive 48-16 win against the Buccaneers. For the year, he has seven tackles and one interception.

Nelson wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (5.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Cornerback Jimmy Smith of the Ravens receives honorable mention (7.0 tkls, 7.0 solo). The highest ranking player from the Chargers is linebacker Donald Butler, who finished ninth (3.0 tkls, 2.0 solo, 1.0 sack).

Last Three Winners: Chris Harris (DEN), Chris White (BUF), Justin Houston (KC)

Passing Yards
Value	Name	Team
373	Matthew Stafford
373	Matt Ryan
350	Matt Hasselbeck
307	Drew Brees
304	Tom Brady

Rushing Yards
Value	Name	Team
158	Arian Foster
132	Evan Royster
121	Kahlil Bell
116	Rashard Mendenhall
113	Reggie Bush

Receiving Yards
Value	Name	Team
169	Jared Cook
164	Victor Cruz
156	Brandon Marshall
138	Wes Welker
128	Julio Jones

Tackles
Value	Name	Team
17	London Fletcher
16	Chad Greenway
15	E.J. Henderson
13	Jerod Mayo
13	James Laurinaitis

Sacks
Value	Name	Team
2	Robert Mathis
2	Jerod Mayo
2	DeMarcus Ware
2	Jonathan Fanene
2	Jason Pierre-Paul

Total Points
Value	Name	Team
16	Dave Rayner
14	Graham Gano
13	David Akers
13	Adam Vinatieri
12	Jordy Nelson

Running Back Ryan Mathews Questionable to Play Week 17 Against Raiders

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

San Diego may not have running back Ryan Mathews (calf injury), who is listed as questionable to play against the Raiders on the road this week. Mathews has 1091 yards rushing and six touchdowns thus far this year. Linebacker Travis LaBoy will be unavailable for the Chargers this week because of a knee injury.

Out

Linebacker Travis LaBoy, Knee

Questionable

Running Back Ryan Mathews, Calf

Injured Reserve

Center Scott Mruczkowski, Concussion
Nick Polk, Hand
Kicker Nate Kaeding, Knee
Linebacker Bront Bird, Knee
Linebacker Stephen Cooper, Biceps
Offensive Tackle Marcus McNeill, Neck
Guard Kris Dielman, Concussion
Strong Safety Bob Sanders, Knee
Defensive End Luis Castillo, Knee
Jonas Mouton, Shoulder
Linebacker Larry English, Foot

Chargers Blasted by Lions, 38-10

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0000

Malcom Floyd had a big day receiving, but it wasn't enough to avoid a terrible defeat for the Chargers against the Lions, 38-10, in Detroit.

Philip Rivers completed 28 of 53 passes for 299 yards, one touchdown and two picks. Matthew Stafford finished 29 for 36 with 373 yards passing, three touchdowns and no interceptions for the Lions.

Ryan Mathews ran for 58 yards on 11 attempts and had three receptions for 16 yards. Floyd was a leading receiver, hauling in six passes for 95 yards with a touchdown.

The San Diego defense struggled to defend the passing attack, but was able to slow down the run, giving up 353 yards passing and 87 rushing. They sacked Stafford three times.

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew could not be contained, putting up 80 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson also performed well with 102 receiving yards and one touchdown.

The Chargers head to Oakland next week to face off with the Raiders (8-7) while the Lions travel to Green Bay to play the Packers (13-1).

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C	76	P. Rivers	28	53	299	1	2
C-	70	M. Tolbert	0	0	-2	0	0

Lions Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100	M. Stafford	29	36	353	3	0

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B-	82	R. Mathews	RB	11	58	5.3	0
C-	70	M. Tolbert	FB	5	7	1.4	0
-	-	J. Hester	FB	1	3	3.0	0

Lions Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	87	K. Smith	RB	15	49	3.3	1
C	73	M. Morris	RB	5	22	4.4	0
B+	89	N. Burleson	WR	1	11	11.0	0

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96	M. Floyd	WR	6	95	15.8	1
C	75	V. Jackson	WR	2	41	20.5	0
B-	82	A. Gates	TE	4	40	10.0	0

Lions Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96	C. Johnson	WR	4	102	25.5	1
B+	89	N. Burleson	WR	6	83	13.8	0
A+	100	B. Pettigrew	TE	9	80	8.9	1

San Diego Chargers (7-7) Face Off Against Detroit Lions (9-5)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:10:33 +0000

The San Diego Chargers attempt to increase their three-game winning streak when they go on the road to take on the Detroit Lions. CBS will broadcast the game at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday. San Diego goes in with a 7-7 overall record and 2-4 away record on the season. Detroit sports a 9-5 overall record and 4-3 home record.

Last week, the Chargers hammered the Ravens 34-14. Antwan Barnes finished with six tackles and four sacks. Ryan Mathews also had a nice game, with 26 carries for 90 yards, reaching the end zone twice. The Lions come into the game fresh off a close 28-27 victory over the Raiders. Matthew Stafford gave an impressive effort, scoring four times in addition to going 29 for 52 for 391 yards and no picks. Another solid outing came from Calvin Johnson, who scored twice in addition to 214 yards on nine catches.

The Lions' run defense gives up an average of 135.8 yards per game, 27th in the league, and might provide San Diego with increased production in the running game.

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	87.6	P. Rivers	319	503	4,015	23	17

Lions Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	96.4	M. Stafford	356	568	4,145	33	14

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96.1	R. Mathews	RB	211	1,033	4.9	6
B-	81.7	M. Tolbert	FB	107	425	4.0	7
C	74.6	J. Hester	FB	25	82	3.3	0

Lions Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	94.1	J. Best	RB	84	390	4.6	2
C+	79.2	M. Morris	RB	71	281	4.0	1
B	83.7	K. Smith	RB	48	272	5.7	3

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	90.2	V. Jackson	WR	56	1,036	18.5	8
B	86.3	M. Floyd	WR	30	634	21.1	3
A+	98.9	A. Gates	TE	55	632	11.5	6

Lions Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	C. Johnson	WR	81	1,335	16.5	14
B-	80.1	N. Burleson	WR	61	629	10.3	3
B	86.5	B. Pettigrew	TE	67	581	8.7	4

New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 12-20-2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was the NFL leader in passing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Brees threw for 412 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions completing 32 of 40 passes in the 42-20 blowout victory over the Vikings. He remains atop the NFL rankings for passing on the season with 4,780 yards with a 71.5% completion percentage, 37 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Brees has won the award two times this season. Running back C.J. Spiller of the Bills is the runner-up (91 rush yds, 76 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Calvin Johnson from the Lions (9 rec, 214 rec yds, 2 TD). Running back Ryan Mathews, who finished 17th, was the highest ranking player from the Chargers (26 car, 90 rush yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Tony Romo (DAL), Ray Rice (BAL), Drew Brees (NO)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: John Abraham, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham had a spectacular game, registering a personal season high for sacks in a game which paved the way for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Abraham had four solo tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles during the dominating 41-14 win against the Jaguars. In total for the season, he has 33 tackles and 8.5 sacks.

This is the first time Abraham has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Jordan Senn of the Panthers (14.0 tkls, 12.0 solo, 1.0 int, 1.0 FF). Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes receives honorable mention (6.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 4.0 sacks).

Last Three Winners: Terrell Suggs (BAL), Justin Houston (KC), Connor Barwin (HOU)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Greg Little, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Greg Little refused to be locked down, setting a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Little had 131 yards and one touchdown on five receptions in the close 20-17 loss to the Cardinals. For the year, he has 669 yards receiving in addition to two touchdowns.

This is the first time Little has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is the runner-up (5 rec, 85 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (6 rec, 115 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Julio Jones (ATL), Cam Newton (CAR), Victor Cruz (NYG)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Chris Harris, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris was a menace everywhere he went in his last outing. Harris put up nine solo tackles during the 41-23 loss to the Patriots. For the season, he has 55 tackles and one interception.

Harris wins his second StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner (1.0 tkl, 1.0 solo, 1.0 int). Defensive end Jabaal Sheard of the Browns receives honorable mention (3.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 2.0 sacks). The highest ranking player from the Chargers is linebacker Donald Butler, who finished 10th (4.0 tkls, 4.0 solo, 1.0 FF).

Last Three Winners: Chris White (BUF), Justin Houston (KC), Sam Acho (ARI)

Passing Yards
Value	Name	Team
412	Drew Brees
391	Matthew Stafford
367	Carson Palmer
320	Tom Brady
316	Ryan Fitzpatrick

Rushing Yards
Value	Name	Team
203	Reggie Bush
161	Donald Brown
112	Maurice Jones-Drew
109	Arian Foster
108	Felix Jones

Receiving Yards
Value	Name	Team
214	Calvin Johnson
156	Brent Celek
155	Darrius Heyward-Bey
135	Roddy White
131	Greg Little

Tackles
Value	Name	Team
16	Jason Pierre-Paul
15	Ernie Sims
14	Jordan Senn
13	D'Qwell Jackson
12	Jacob Lacey

Sacks
Value	Name	Team
4	Antwan Barnes
3	John Abraham
3	Jason Babin
3	Tamba Hali
2	Chris Clemons

Total Points
Value	Name	Team
18	LeSean McCoy
13	Ryan Succop
12	C.J. Spiller
12	Lance Moore
12	Roddy White

Chargers Blow Out Ravens, 34-14

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:20:00 +0000

Ryan Mathews established a solid rushing attack, leading the way to a rout for the Chargers over the Ravens, 34-14, at home.

Philip Rivers finished the game 17 of 23 with 270 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions. Joe Flacco went 23 of 34 with 226 yards passing, two touchdowns and two picks for the Ravens.

Mathews ran all over the Ravens for 90 yards on 26 attempts with two touchdowns in addition to two receptions for 19 yards. Malcom Floyd was a top receiver, catching five passes for 96 yards with a touchdown.

The San Diego defensive unit led the way to a victory, allowing 89 yards rushing and 201 passing. They harassed Flacco and the Ravens offensive line with an imposing seven sacks.

Ravens running back Ray Rice provided some spark with 57 yards rushing and 55 receiving. Wide receiver Torrey Smith also had a good game with 77 receiving yards and one touchdown.

The Chargers head to Detroit next week to face off with the Lions (9-5) while the Ravens will play host to the Browns (4-10).

Ravens Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C	75	J. Flacco	23	34	186	2	2
-	-	T. Taylor	1	1	15	0	0

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	93	P. Rivers	17	23	270	1	0

Ravens Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	92	R. Rice	RB	10	57	5.7	0
C-	71	R. Williams	RB	3	20	6.7	0
C	75	J. Flacco	QB	1	12	12.0	0

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	R. Mathews	RB	26	90	3.5	2
B+	88	M. Tolbert	FB	8	40	5.0	1
A-	90	V. Jackson	WR	1	9	9.0	0

Ravens Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	91	T. Smith	WR	6	77	12.8	1
A	92	R. Rice	RB	9	55	6.1	0
C+	77	A. Boldin	WR	2	51	25.5	0

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	98	M. Floyd	WR	5	96	19.2	1
A-	90	V. Jackson	WR	3	84	28.0	0
C+	79	A. Gates	TE	2	31	15.5	0