Playbook Confidential: Chargers Bye Week
A Bye Week Summary of the Chargers 2011 Offense
| Final - 10.9.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Chargers | 6 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 29 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
Stories
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Playbook Confidential: Chargers @ Broncos
Playbook Confidential: Offensive Play call Analysis for Chargers @ Broncos
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Ryan Mathews for MVP?
Football Outsiders' Vince Verhei makes a brief, but compelling case as to why Ryan Mathews has put himself in the conversion in his latest Quick Reads article.
Chargers Power Play of the Week: Donald Butler's Interception
Breaking down Donald Butler's interception, including what led to it and what impact it had on the Chargers/Broncos game and each team's respective season.
Chargers DVR: Chargers @ Broncos
Well this game was certainly a bit more exciting than it should have been. The 2nd half Tebocalypse (trademark pending) rained down on our battered bolts, but the Chargers somehow managed to hit...
Broncos Fans Get What They Want; Let The Growing Pains Begin!
You might disagree, but Tim Tebow isn't ready yet. He will have breath taking ups and frustrating downs - it will be exciting for sure. Why? Because Tebow is a "gamer". I like "gamers", but he isn't going to be an elite quarterback until he learns how to be consistent in his throws, his reads, and his footwork.
Serious Business: 10/11 San Diego Chargers Links
Your daily dose of San Diego Chargers news & notes from around the web.
Denver Broncos Have No Choice But To Name Tim Tebow Starting Quarterback
The Broncos haven't officially made the announcement, but they have little choice but to name Tim Tebow the starting quarterback for the rest of 2011
Chargers Game Ball of the Week: RB Ryan Mathews
Ryan Mathews earns the game ball as the best San Diego Chargers player, and the most important offensive player, in their win over the Denver Broncos.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 6 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 29 |
| Denver | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 8:37 left: San Diego Field Goal - 24-yarder by Nick Novak. 9 plays, 46 yds, 4:54 min. |
| 5:58 left: Denver Touchdown - 55-yard interception return by Cassius Vaughn. (Matt Prater extra point is good). |
| 5:58 left: Matt Prater extra point is good. |
| 0:45 left: San Diego Field Goal - 32-yarder by Nick Novak. 10 plays, 66 yds, 5:13 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 11:10 left: Denver Field Goal - 35-yarder by Matt Prater. 11 plays, 63 yds, 4:35 min. |
| 7:19 left: San Diego Touchdown - 2-yard run by Philip Rivers. (Nick Novak extra point is good). 7 plays, 80 yds, 3:51 min. |
| 7:19 left: Nick Novak extra point is good. 7 plays, 80 yds, 3:51 min. |
| 1:47 left: San Diego Field Goal - 28-yarder by Nick Novak. 8 plays, 56 yds, 3:42 min. |
| 0:13 left: San Diego Touchdown - 42-yard pass from Philip Rivers to Malcom Floyd. (Nick Novak extra point is good). 5 plays, 54 yds, 0:49 min. |
| 0:13 left: Nick Novak extra point is good. 5 plays, 54 yds, 0:49 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 13:35 left: San Diego Field Goal - 51-yarder by Nick Novak. 9 plays, 30 yds, 4:13 min. |
| 6:35 left: Denver Touchdown - 12-yard run by Tim Tebow. (Willis McGahee rushed for the two-point conversion). 4 plays, 51 yds, 2:19 min. |
| 6:35 left: 4 plays, 51 yds, 2:19 min. |
| 3:19 left: Denver Touchdown - 28-yard pass from Tim Tebow to Knowshon Moreno. (Tim Tebow pass incomplete to Brandon Lloyd, two-point conversion failed). 3 plays, 41 yds, 1:19 min. |
| 0:24 left: San Diego Field Goal - 35-yarder by Nick Novak. 9 plays, 63 yds, 2:55 min. |
| Team statistics | San Diego | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 418 5.4 77 | 275 6.0 46 |
| Time of Possession | 40:08 | 19:52 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 25 11 11 3 | 13 8 5 0 |
| Third Down Conversions | 8-16-50% | 2-9-22% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 212 18-29 6.2 1-55 5-38 | 113 10-23 4.9 1-2 0-0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 206 43 4.8 | 162 23 7.0 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 65 5-65 0-0 | 65 2-37 1-28 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 2 2-1 1-55 | 1 0-0 1-2 |
| Penalties-Yards | 0-0 | 4-53 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 3-49.0 (36.7) | 6-53.7 (42.8) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 31 27 4 | 73 60 13 |
Officials: Gene Steratore (Referee), Bill Schuster (Umpire), Wayne Mackie (Head Linesman), Ron Marinucci (Line Judge), Mike Weatherford (Side Judge), Dino Paganelli (Back Judge), Bob Waggoner (Field Judge)
