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| 391 | SAN DIEGO | 43.5 | 42.5 | | 392 | TENNESSEE | -3 | -3 |
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| All Games | 1-1 | +1.5 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 30.5 | 17.0 | 401.0 | (6.3) | 1.5 | 30.5 | 8.5 | 480.0 | (7.4) | 0.5 | | Road Games | 1-0 | +2.5 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 33.0 | 13.0 | 539.0 | (6.9) | 2.0 | 30.0 | 10.0 | 511.0 | (9) | 0.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-1 | +1.5 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 30.5 | 17.0 | 401.0 | (6.3) | 1.5 | 30.5 | 8.5 | 480.0 | (7.4) | 0.5 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | +1.5 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 30.5 | 17.0 | 401.0 | (6.3) | 1.5 | 30.5 | 8.5 | 480.0 | (7.4) | 0.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 30.5 | 17.0 | 23.5 | 31:53 | 25-103 | (4) | 25-38 | 65.8% | 298 | (7.8) | 63-401 | (6.3) | (13.1) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 27.3 | 13.8 | 19.8 | 31:28 | 28-108 | (3.9) | 22-37 | 61.3% | 240 | (6.5) | 64-347 | (5.4) | (12.7) | | Offense Road Games | 33.0 | 13.0 | 33.0 | 40:17 | 31-126 | (4.1) | 36-47 | 76.6% | 413 | (8.8) | 78-539 | (6.9) | (16.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 30.5 | 8.5 | 24.0 | 28:07 | 24-104 | (4.4) | 28-41 | 69.5% | 375 | (9.2) | 65-480 | (7.4) | (15.7) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 28.4 | 10.5 | 24.2 | 30:39 | 30-175 | (5.8) | 24-39 | 60.9% | 281 | (7.3) | 69-456 | (6.6) | (16) | | Defense Road Games | 30.0 | 10.0 | 22.0 | 19:43 | 20-89 | (4.4) | 23-37 | 62.2% | 422 | (11.4) | 57-511 | (9) | (17) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | -1.0 | 14-8 | 58.6% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-67 | (27) | 1-5 | (3.3) | 5-43 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 15-6 | 39.2% | 1-0 | 35.7% | 2-51 | (26.8) | 11-2 | (4.9) | 8-60 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -2.0 | 15-10 | 66.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 4-93 | (23.2) | 2-5 | (2.5) | 4-32 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | | 12-5 | 45.8% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 6-151 | (25.2) | 1-10 | (7) | 8-75 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.3 | | 14-6 | 40.7% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 4-105 | (25.2) | 10-2 | (3.9) | 7-59 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | | 11-5 | 45.5% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 8-186 | (23.2) | 0-0 | (0) | 9-77 |
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| All Games | 1-1 | +0.9 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 20.0 | 8.5 | 238.5 | (3.8) | 0.0 | 19.5 | 4.5 | 323.5 | (5.2) | 2.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-1 | +0.9 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 20.0 | 8.5 | 238.5 | (3.8) | 0.0 | 19.5 | 4.5 | 323.5 | (5.2) | 2.0 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | +0.9 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 20.0 | 8.5 | 238.5 | (3.8) | 0.0 | 19.5 | 4.5 | 323.5 | (5.2) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 20.0 | 8.5 | 15.5 | 32:37 | 37-115 | (3.1) | 14-25 | 56.0% | 123 | (4.9) | 62-238 | (3.8) | (11.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22 | 12 | 16.8 | 31:05 | 32-110 | (3.4) | 17-31 | 54.0% | 177 | (5.7) | 63-287 | (4.5) | (13) | | Defense (All Games) | 19.5 | 4.5 | 19.5 | 29:36 | 21-102 | (4.7) | 23-40 | 58.0% | 221 | (5.5) | 62-323 | (5.2) | (16.6) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 20 | 6.5 | 19.8 | 30:03 | 22-92 | (4.2) | 25-41 | 62.0% | 252 | (6.2) | 62-344 | (5.5) | (17.2) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 15-5 | 32.3% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 | (1) | 4-38 | (8.4) | 7-65 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.2 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 16-6 | 38.7% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 1-15 | (20) | 27-4 | (7.2) | 8-67 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | | 15-5 | 33.3% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 4-91 | (22.7) | 3-5 | (1.7) | 4-43 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | | 14-5 | 34.5% | 1-0 | 66.7% | 4-88 | (25.1) | 17-3 | (6.2) | 5-47 |
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| 9/9/2013 | HOUSTON | 28-31 | L | 5 | W | 44 | O | 20-80 | 14-29-183 | 1 | 28-120 | 34-45-329 | 1 | | 9/15/2013 | @ PHILADELPHIA | 33-30 | W | 7.5 | W | 51 | O | 31-126 | 36-47-413 | 2 | 20-89 | 23-37-422 | 0 | | 9/22/2013 | @ TENNESSEE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/29/2013 | DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/6/2013 | @ OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/14/2013 | INDIANAPOLIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/20/2013 | @ JACKSONVILLE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/8/2013 | @ PITTSBURGH | 16-9 | W | 6 | W | 41 | U | 42-112 | 11-20-117 | 0 | 15-32 | 21-33-163 | 2 | | 9/15/2013 | @ HOUSTON | 24-30 | L | 7 | W | 41.5 | O | 33-119 | 17-30-129 | 0 | 28-172 | 26-48-280 | 2 | | 9/22/2013 | SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9/29/2013 | NY JETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/6/2013 | KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/13/2013 | @ SEATTLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/20/2013 | SAN FRANCISCO | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | SAN DIEGO: New head coach Mike McCoy oversaw more of a one-cut running scheme in Denver, but he'll probably adapt to the power personnel he has. He rotated a stable of backs with the Broncos, and it looks like a similar situation in San Diego. The perennially disappointing Ryan Mathews will take the bulk of the early down reps, but he'll be spelled early and often. Danny Woodhead will take most passing downs and get some take-what-they-give-you runs when teams send out extra defensive backs. Ronnie Brown's only real value is as a pass protector, and Le'Ron McClain will be primarily a lead blocker again.
McCoy and new offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt both have a background based more in the vertical passing game, so the Chargers air attack shouldn't change much. Philip Rivers is at his best getting the ball deep up the seam, and Danario Alexander and Malcom Floyd should continue to see a lot of work there. McCoy plans on being more creative with Antonio Gates, who will continue to line up in a number of spots as a flex tight end. They will likely use either Eddie Royal or rookie Keenan Allen in the slot, though Rivers doesn't use slot receivers much. McCoy and Whisenhunt historically like to keep the ball on the ground in the red zone, and Mathews should get goal-line carries.
The Chargers had seven defensive touchdowns last year, but in effort to generate more pressure (two sacks or less in 11 games in 2012), DE Dwight Freeney (107.5 career sacks) was signed. Bigger sack numbers are also expected from third-year pro DE Corey Liuget (7 sacks). But having the NFL's second-easiest schedule, plus adding shutdown CB Derek Cox and rookie LB Manti Te'o to incumbent standouts FS Eric Weddle and ILB Donald Butler makes defensive coordinator John Pagano's 3-4 scheme one to respect. | | TENNESSEE: This team is built for power blocking up front (they spent big on guards, getting free agent Andy Levitre and drafting Chance Warmack) and lots of bodies to clear the way for Chris Johnson. They use a lot of big sets, with two tight ends or a fullback. They have mixed in quite a few zone stretch plays to better fit Johnson's skill set. They figure to give around 40 percent of early down reps to Shonn Greene, a more traditional power back. They also use zone read looks to take advantage of Jake Locker's athleticism.
New offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains was the QB coach before his promotion, and he's as responsible for Locker's progression in the passing game as anyone. They still rely on a lot of screens and quick-hitters, especially with Kendall Wright and Johnson. They'll likely incorporate more deep shots this season, especially if Kenny Britt is healthy. Britt and the other outside receiver in three-wide sets, likely rookie Justin Hunter, work outside and primarily downfield. Their tight ends are greatly underutilized. Delanie Walker is athletic, but his inconsistent hands will likely keep him from grabbing a big receiving role. When the Titans reached the red zone, they leaned heavily on Johnson, but often asked Jamie Harper to finish drives. That role will likely go to Greene this year.
Although the Titans allowed the most points in the NFL and recovered just five fumbles, they also scored nine non-offensive touchdowns (5 defense, 4 return) and finished second in the league with 19 picks. DE Kamerion Wimbley and OLB Akeem Ayers will continue to rush frequently off the edge, and the signing of Colts LB Moise Fokou will push underperforming MLB Colin McCarthy in training camp. The free-agent additions of safeties Bernard Pollard and George Wilson will help instill fear into opposing wideouts. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (SAN DIEGO-TENNESSEE) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Chargers-Titans Preview* =========================
By TAYLOR BECHTOLD STATS Writer
San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy has wasted little time in helping Philip Rivers return to an elite level, while also turning Eddie Royal into the top scoring receiver in the NFL.
The high-scoring attack will try to carry San Diego to its 10th straight win over the Tennessee franchise, with the Titans playing their home opener Sunday.
After serving as coordinator for Denver teams that went to the playoffs with Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning running his offense the past two years, McCoy has brought out the best in Rivers through two games as San Diego's head coach.
The four-time Pro Bowler went 36 of 47 for 419 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in a 33-30 win at Philadelphia on Sunday, earning AFC player of the week honors. He's tied for second in the league with seven touchdown passes, is fourth with a 115.8 passer rating and eighth with a 65.8 completion percentage.
Rivers posted ratings of 88.6 and 88.7 the previous two seasons, throwing 35 interceptions. He has one this year.
"He's a great player and one of the smarter guys I've been around," wideout Keenan Allen said. "He can read coverages and change calls at the line of scrimmage. He's really great to play with."
Rivers has also played a key role in his team's success against the Titans (1-1). He's completed 68.5 percent for 268.0 yards per game with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions while winning all six meetings, including playoffs.
Rivers went 24 for 32 for 284 yards with three scores and one pick in a 38-10 home win over Tennessee last Sept. 16.
Malcom Floyd led the Chargers (1-1) with six catches for 109 yards in that meeting, but he isn't expected to be available after suffering what appeared to be a serious neck injury in the second half Sunday.
"They are continuing to do some tests on him throughout the week just to make sure we are doing things the right way," said McCoy of Floyd, who had five catches for 102 yards.
Royal has emerged as the top playmaker in McCoy's fast-paced offense with an NFL-best five touchdown receptions. He had seven catches for 90 yards - 43 after the catch - and three scores against the Eagles.
The Chargers, who rank among the league leaders with 30.5 points and 401.0 yards per game, will try to keep rolling against the Titans.
After failing to hold an eight-point lead with less than five minutes left in a 30-24 overtime loss at Houston on Sunday, Tennessee hopes to bounce back as its begins a three-game stretch at home.
"To be able to come home to familiar territory where we don't have to travel the day before the game, we can be in a routine for these next three weeks without having ... to travel or go anywhere," safety George Wilson said. "I think that'll give us a lot more confidence going into this stretch."
Chris Johnson, held to 17 yards on eight carries by the Chargers last season, has rushed for 166 on 50 attempts this season. Tennessee coach Mike Munchak said Jackie Battle will get more chances to carry the ball after Shonn Greene underwent knee surgery earlier this week.
"It's not going to be something that's long term and the good thing is we got it behind us so we should have him refreshed and strong for the rest of the year," Munchak said of Greene.
Jake Locker went 15 of 30 for 174 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Chargers last year. His numbers haven't been much more impressive this season, as he's 28 of 50 for 273 yards with two scores and an 84.8 rating.
Locker and the Titans, though, may be able to strike for some big plays against the Chargers, who have allowed an NFL-high 375.5 passing yards per game.
San Diego might get some help on defense with rookie linebacker Manti Te'o a possibility to return this week. Te'o, a second-round pick, has been sidelined with a sprained right foot since being hurt in a preseason game Aug. 8.
San Diego hasn't lost to the Titans franchise, including postseason, since Sept. 27, 1992.
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