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| 131 | ARIZONA | 40 | 39 | | 132 | SAN DIEGO | -3 | -3 |
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| All Games | 1-2 | -1.2 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 24.3 | 12.3 | 341.7 | (5.3) | 0.7 | 16.3 | 8.7 | 316.0 | (5.8) | 0.7 | | Road Games | 0-1 | -1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 28.0 | 14.0 | 320.0 | (4.9) | 0.0 | 30.0 | 13.0 | 439.0 | (7.4) | 0.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1.2 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 24.3 | 12.3 | 341.7 | (5.3) | 0.7 | 16.3 | 8.7 | 316.0 | (5.8) | 0.7 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.3 | 12.3 | 22.0 | 33:43 | 30-86 | (2.9) | 21-35 | 61.5% | 255 | (7.4) | 65-342 | (5.3) | (14) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 20.1 | 12.1 | 19.2 | 31:48 | 27-107 | (4) | 20-33 | 60.4% | 212 | (6.4) | 60-319 | (5.3) | (15.9) | | Offense Road Games | 28.0 | 14.0 | 24.0 | 31:20 | 34-96 | (2.8) | 18-31 | 58.1% | 224 | (7.2) | 65-320 | (4.9) | (11.4) | | Defense (All Games) | 16.3 | 8.7 | 17.3 | 26:17 | 23-110 | (4.7) | 20-31 | 63.4% | 206 | (6.7) | 54-316 | (5.8) | (19.3) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 21.7 | 11.9 | 18.2 | 29:12 | 27-121 | (4.5) | 19-32 | 59.2% | 190 | (6) | 59-311 | (5.3) | (14.3) | | Defense Road Games | 30.0 | 13.0 | 26.0 | 28:40 | 23-117 | (5.1) | 28-36 | 77.8% | 322 | (8.9) | 59-439 | (7.4) | (14.6) |
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| All Games | 1-2 | -1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 16.0 | 8.0 | 295.7 | (5.3) | 1.0 | 23.0 | 13.7 | 326.0 | (5.3) | 0.7 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 27.0 | 10.0 | 395.0 | (6.8) | 1.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 274.0 | (4.7) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 16.0 | 8.0 | 295.7 | (5.3) | 1.0 | 23.0 | 13.7 | 326.0 | (5.3) | 0.7 | | Grass Games | 1-1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 17.0 | 8.5 | 324.5 | (5.7) | 1.5 | 14.0 | 8.5 | 287.5 | (4.5) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 16.0 | 8.0 | 18.3 | 29:09 | 30-109 | (3.7) | 18-26 | 68.8% | 186 | (7.3) | 55-296 | (5.3) | (18.5) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 21.6 | 10.1 | 20.4 | 31:55 | 31-130 | (4.3) | 20-30 | 66.8% | 203 | (6.7) | 61-333 | (5.5) | (15.4) | | Offense Home Games | 27.0 | 10.0 | 24.0 | 31:10 | 42-152 | (3.6) | 14-16 | 87.5% | 243 | (15.2) | 58-395 | (6.8) | (14.6) | | Defense (All Games) | 23.0 | 13.7 | 21.3 | 30:51 | 32-155 | (4.9) | 19-29 | 63.6% | 171 | (5.8) | 61-326 | (5.3) | (14.2) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 19.1 | 11.2 | 19.6 | 29:05 | 27-114 | (4.2) | 18-31 | 59.0% | 187 | (6.1) | 58-301 | (5.2) | (15.8) | | Defense Home Games | 7.0 | 7.0 | 20.0 | 28:50 | 23-92 | (4) | 22-35 | 62.9% | 182 | (5.2) | 58-274 | (4.7) | (39.1) |
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| 8/9/2014 | HOUSTON | 32-0 | W | 1.5 | W | 37 | U | 37-81 | 27-34-326 | 0 | 17-90 | 11-22-82 | 2 | | 8/16/2014 | @ MINNESOTA | 28-30 | L | 5 | W | 40.5 | O | 34-96 | 18-31-224 | 0 | 23-117 | 28-36-322 | 0 | | 8/24/2014 | CINCINNATI | 13-19 | L | -2 | L | 43 | U | 19-82 | 19-39-216 | 2 | 30-122 | 20-35-215 | 0 | | 8/28/2014 | @ SAN DIEGO | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 8/7/2014 | DALLAS | 27-7 | W | -4 | W | 37 | U | 42-152 | 14-16-243 | 1 | 23-92 | 22-35-182 | 1 | | 8/15/2014 | @ SEATTLE | 14-41 | L | 6.5 | L | 39 | O | 23-78 | 19-29-160 | 0 | 37-243 | 14-19-160 | 0 | | 8/24/2014 | @ SAN FRANCISCO | 7-21 | L | 5.5 | L | 42 | U | 24-98 | 20-32-156 | 2 | 35-129 | 20-34-172 | 1 | | 8/28/2014 | ARIZONA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | ARIZONA: Despite their Pittsburgh Steelers background, both head coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin have installed more of a finesse running game in Arizona, featuring more zone-blocking than classic power. It fits the skill set of undersized feature back Andre Ellington, who will get as much work as he can handle this year. They'll use him on a lot of stretch plays on the perimeter. Stepfan Taylor and Jonathan Dwyer will battle for the No. 2 job. Both can provide more of an inside, physical presence. The Cards were very run-heavy near the end zone last year, and those touches are up for grabs with Rashard Mendenhall retiring.
Arians installed more of an aggressive, downfield passing game. Larry Fitzgerald is still the centerpiece, moving around formations and often running more possession-type routes. Michael Floyd works downfield and started to see more targets as opposing defenses focused on Fitzgerald. Field stretcher Ted Ginn will rotate in as a No. 3 receiver, likely pushing Fitzgerald to the slot when he's on the field. Ellington will be used frequently in the screen game in an attempt to get him out in space. They'll use two tight ends more frequently this year, especially after the addition of second-round pick Troy Niklas. Fitzgerald remains a heavy favorite when they throw in the red zone.
Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was a magician with the Cards in 2013, putting his team among the top-7 NFL defenses in points, yards and turnovers. The addition of shutdown cornerback Antonio Cromartie adds to a talented group that includes DE Calais Campbell and CB Patrick Peterson, but the losses of LBs Karlos Dansby to free agency and Daryl Washington to suspension could end up hurting this unit significantly. | | SAN DIEGO: Veteran offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris kept San Diego's man-blocking scheme for the most part intact during his first season with the Chargers. They've also turned to a full committee approach. Ryan Mathews will once again lead the rotation as long as he stays healthy. Danny Woodhead will  most passing downs and, surprisingly considering his size, stays on the field in many red-zone situations. Donald Brown will have a significant role as well, spelling Mathews and Woodhead on all three downs. The trio will continue to rotate inside the 20 with Woodhead getting the most touches.
Philip Rivers found new life last year under offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Whiz took the head job in Tennessee, but new OC Franck Reich ascends from quarterbacks coach and should keep the game plan intact. There are a lot more quick throws in this offense, keeping Rivers upright and also giving San Diego's playmakers a chance. Keenan Allen is the No. 1 target, often working the same side of the field as tight end Antonio Gates, the second receiver. Woodhead will continue to have a big role as an underneath target, stealing chances from slot receiver Eddie Royal. Allen emerged as a big threat when they threw deep in opponent territory last season, partially because teams still focus coverage on Gates. Woodhead remains a big receiving threat around the goal line, and second TE Ladarius Green appears ready for a bigger role. Malcom Floyd will be the deep threat if he can stay healthy. If not, Vincent Brown will assume that role.
John Pagano's 3-4 defense doesn't give up many points, but they finished 30th in takeaways last year and ranked 23rd in both total defense and sacks. With no significant free agent additions, rookie CB Jason Verrett is the only real upgrade here. |
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