Falcons Dominate Chargers In San Diego, Win 27-3

Falcons Vs. Chargers, Week 3: San Diego's Dud Has Fans Talking

Sunday's game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Diego Chargers was billed as a battle of the unbeatens but the visitor's were the only ones who seemed like they planned on remaining flawless. The Chargers were absolutely embarrassed in front of their home crowd and the fine gentlemen over at Bolts From the Blue were clearly upset with their team's performance.

If you need an example of how so, look no further than the first paragraph of John Gennaro's game recap:

"At some point this week, I am going to write a post about finding the "silver lining" in the San Diego Chargers loss to the Atlanta Falcons. I have no idea what I'm going to write about, because the Chargers literally did nothing right. Not one thing."

Gennaro's main complaints were about San Diego's nearly non-existent pass rush, poor cornerback play and inability to protect Philip Rivers. Then again, Gennaro acknowledges that it's not like the Chargers were playing a bunch of chumps:

"...the Atlanta Falcons are a really good football team. They might be the best team in the NFL. Their weakness at stopping the run doesn't matter because their offense can't be stopped and their pass rush can prevent any comeback against them. If they play this way every week, I don't know a team that can beat them."

The Washington Redskins will get their chance at knocking off the Falcons next Sunday at home. The Chargers are getting their two-game road trip started on the same day when they head to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in an AFC West battle.

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Tony Gonzalez Knows His Limitations

The defense is stifling the San Diego Chargers, and the Atlanta Falcons are capitalizing as Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez hooked up on this TD pass.

It's nice when an athlete understands the limitations that come with age. Over in the NBA, Vince Carter learned that when he was on the wrong side of 30 it was time to stop being a dunk-machine, and develop a jump shot. So too, Gonzo is maturing, and understanding that it's time to work the other aspects of his game.

Good extension. Floats to his left a little too much, but gets a good kick, and excellent spin on the ball. Good job Tony.

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Ryan Mathews, Antonio Gates To Play Vs. Falcons

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews will be making his season debut against the Atlanta Falcons this afternoon, as the team officially announced. The team will also have tight end Antonio Gates back in the lineup after he sat out last week's win against the Tennessee Titans with a rib injury.

Mathews has been sitting out with an injured clavicle, which he suffered roughly six weeks ago. He was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, but it appears that his condition has improved enough to allow him to play.

Last year, Mathews rushed for 1,091 yards on 222 carries while playing in 14 games. Now in his third season since being drafted in the first round in 2010, he's still waiting to play a full 16-game schedule.

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Falcons Vs. Chargers: Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds And More

Either the Atlanta Falcons or the San Diego Chargers will cease to be undefeated after the 2-0 teams face off in Week 3 in San Diego.

Atlanta Falcons Vs San Diego Chargers: Betting Odds, Preview, Matchup Stats and Pick

Three key players are questionable but the line is moving in favor of the home team. Atlanta has not performed well as a road underdog lately and the line has moved to -3 for San Diego.