Quarterback
A-
Rivers had one of his better games at the right time.
Running back
A
LT won the rushing title, Turner ran like a madman and Neal galloped like Jaguar Jon Arnett.
Receiver
B
Jackson dropped a perfect touchdown throw. It helped having Parker back healthy. He gets open.
Offensive line
C+
It was not the line's best blocking day – for the run or the pass.
Defensive line
C+
Cesaire's injury didn't help, what with Castillo out. A workmanlike effort.
Linebacker
B
Hard to get a rush going, but relentless Merriman is The League's greatest defensive force.
Secondary
D-
Probably the DBs' worst game of the season, although Jammer continues to play like an All-Pro.
Special teams
A
Scifres and Kaeding had perfect days. Cover guys scored a touchdown that probably won the game.
Coaching
A
Marty gets his 200th regular-season victory. Can't flunk him.
Next opportunity (Bye)
A
After 14 straight weeks without a break, it's well-deserved.
BY THE NUMBERS
.792
Philip Rivers' completion percentage yesterday (19-of-24), his single-game career high.
3
Times the Chargers have earned home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The team also did it in 1979 and 1980.
47
Wins coach Marty Schottenheimer has with the Chargers, tied for third-most in team history. Bobby Ross also won 47.
58
Extra points by kicker Nate Kaeding, the most in team history.
136
Points scored by Kaeding, the most by a kicker in team history.
2,323
Yards from scrimmage by LaDainian Tomlinson, the sixth-most in a season in NFL history and second-most in team history. He had 2,370 in 2003.
