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I watched that game, and i can honestly say the Broncos came out as flat as we did against Miami, I think they expected to win that game without much effort, at least they played like it anyways. The Rams were scary on Defense last week. They are an inconsistent bunch and have to travel to the west coast. Fans are freaking out because we barely won a game In a month we were 2-11 over the last few years not to mention we won a game off the bye week when we historically have a losing record in those games. If you understand how muscles tighten up when not in use then you undertand the term "Rusty". Still, we needed the Bye to get guys back and those guys made the difference in that game yesterday. We will Handle the Rams and it can't come soon enough, the over reaction on these boards needs to be put to sleep. It's beyond ridiculous IMO.
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Rivers does and always gives us the best chance to win. Even though he is playing crappy that doesn't mean I think he should be benched. And you really believe he doesn't give us the best chance right now? Throw the back up QB behind our o-line right now and trust me it will not be a good move. If they were going to do that, they should of done it against the Raiders in the second half. Its not happening.
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Agreed Rivers needs to start, BUT, I feel that if we can successfully run the ball and get a lead that way, he should be pulled in favor of Clemens, Rib Injuries make a QB's life miserable when tossing the rock, he needs to heal.
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The proof of him not giving us the best chance to win right now is in the last 4 games. He's playing injured, and the injury has effected his range of motion and his ability to effectively pass the ball. He also can't pull the trigger on his passes as fast as before, and maybe it's a painkiller to deal with whatever pain he's experiencing, but his decision making is also a little slow on the field. He isn't playing like his usual self. He's not thinking as fast. Not spiking the ball before the second half with 17 seconds to go is both on him, and the coaching staff on the sidelines. But with 17 seconds two more plays could have been executed before we had to kick a field goal. As competitive and smart as he is, a healthy Rivers would have spiked that ball, and not looked to the sidelines to make that decision. He would have just known to do that.
So, No , I don't think Rivers, in his present condition, gives the Chargers the best chance to win right now. Let him heal for the playoffs. Start Clemons.
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I think Rivers should start this game, and if he looks bad by the end of the 1st quarter, they should throw Clemons in. Why not? What's to lose at this point?
Rivers doesn't need to take anymore hits right now. Let the poor man rest up for Week 13 and the Ravens on the road. The season may still be salvageable if we lose to the Rams on Sunday.... but if we lose to the Ravens in Week 13, most likely that is the end of the story right then and there.
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This will be a tricky game, we have to neutralize that dline, I expect Royal to be a big part of the game plan with screens, reverses, etc.
The Rams' offense is better with Hill. If we can't get pressure, he can put up numbers on us.
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I think if we played in St. Louis I'd give us a 10% chance of winning but at home I'm leaning towards 75% chance.
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StL has scored an avg 16 points in road games and I doubt they can make their avg vs the current Chargers D.
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The great St Louis rams fans are know for traveling to away games. Throw in the left over LA rams fans and there may not be room for a single Chargers fan next Sunday.
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I think you're basing that on the 'Turd showing. It's a sad fact that SD has a lot of wannabes who like to put on Star Wars costumes/makeup and swear at the clean cut, rosy cheeked Chargers faithful but I still think 20,000 in the stands is a high estimate. Many are too drunk and/or high by game time to make it through the gate. It just seems that way 'cause the ones that do are so obnoxious.
There are some lingering LA Rams fans in So Cal but they aren't strong enough at their age to make much noise.
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I don't know, but I feel as if the Bolts will come out with a win against the Rams. They are coming off of an emotional high against Manning. They played a great game because they were focused. Focused on beating Manning. Beating Rivers is do-able for them, but I believe the Defense will keep it close enough to where the Bolts could win it in the 4th Qtr. Keeping the momentum going beyond beating Denver would be a lot for any team. Especially St. Louis. Call me crazy, but I am optimistic.
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Haven't worked my way through the whole thread, but someone reading most of it would be shocked to realize that the Chargers are 5.5 point favorites.
They'd also be shocked to realize the red-hot Rams are 2-2 in their last four and have given up 30+ on the road twice in that time.
Good win for the Rams last week, but let's look at them in the same way that people look at the Chargers. They are 4-6. The defense, which one poster suggested may be best in the league, ranks 17th in yards per game (Chargers are 9th) and 25th in points per game (Chargers are 6th).
Their offense is 29th in yards per game and 27th in points per game.
I can see not taking them lightly after their win against Denver, but they are on the road and are a below average team on both sides of the ball.
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Those are all fair points, but your stats include the whole season, during the early part of which the Chargers played against weak opponents. The Chargers have looked pretty bad of late, and the Rams just beat one of the top teams in the league. And the Chargers lost to KC at home and barely beat an 0-8 team at home. Plenty of reason for concern.
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