Quarterback
B
Philip Rivers was good, but he left at least four touchdowns on the grass. LT missed an easy one, too.
Running back
A
LT was a better runner than thrower. As LT rested, Michael Turner ran for 138.
Receiver
A
Rivers completed 25 passes to nine different receivers. That's entertainment.
Offensive line
A
No sacks, 476 yards total offense. Somebody did something right.
Defensive line
A
No sacks in this one, but it was as though the Titans ran into a building.
Linebacker
A
Top to bottom, the best group in football – without Steve Foley.
Secondary
A
Quentin Jammer got a pick. Drayton Florence dropped one that would have been a TD. Tennessee did nothing.
Special teams
A 7/8
Nate Kaeding kicked four field goals and kickoff coverage was much improved.
Coaching
A
The Chargers are 2-0. Marty Schottenheimer and his staff are 2-0. Sorry, Marty-haters, it's an A.
Next opportunity (Bye)
F
You're 2-0 and draw a bye. Bad time for a week off.
BY THE NUMBERS
0
Turnovers by Chargers in first two games.
1
First down for Titans in first half, on a Chargers penalty.
7
Points allowed by Chargers in first two games, tied with Chicago for second-fewest in the league (one more than Baltimore)
7
Consecutive scoreless quarters by Chargers defense, a club record
67-7
Points scored and allowed by Chargers in first two games, the largest differential in the league.
– JAY POSNER
