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Chargers vs. Eagles (Week 10)

Jon Forrest Written by Jon Forrest, Sunday November 15 2009
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 Commentary on the Chargers' 31-23 victory over the Eagles

 After narrowly escaping the Meadowlands with a win last week, the Chargers returned home to face the streaky Philadelphia Eagles. Like last week, the difference in the game seemed to be converting on scoring opportunities in the red zone. The Chargers were able to score 4 touchdowns from inside the 20, while the Eagles had to settle for field goals on 3 different occasions in the red zone. 

Donovan McNabb had a great day today, completing 35 of 55 passes for 450 yards and two touchdowns, but could not put his team in the endzone when it mattered most. Jason Avant also had a career day with 8 receptions for 156 yards. Although the Eagles got within one score of tying the game in the 4th quarter, the numbers on the scoreboard indicate a fight that was more equally matched than it was. 

The Chargers looked good on offense today, but it was the running game that proved to be the driving force behind their touchdown drives. Ladainian Tomlinson had his best game of the year, leading the Chargers with 96 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries. There were instances in today's game that reminded me of LT at his prime: breaking tackles, making sharp lateral cuts and scoring touchdowns. This type of effort from the running game will be crucial down the stretch in December when the weather makes a turn for the worse.

This win for the Chargers was also huge because it gave them a share of first place in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, who lost 27-17 to the Washington Redskins. Denver and San Diego will face off next week for the outright lead of the division.  

My prediction: Chargers 34, Denver 28

Go Bolts! 


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