Chargers games 2011

Last season, Smith did show some improvement on the field, as his completion rate improved to 60 percent. But, second-round draft choice QB Colin Kaepernick is patiently waiting for his turn behind him. Join Newsletter. Nothing will have hurt them more than losing to the Oakland Raiders twice in one season. Nothing will arouse greater motivation than bouncing back to reclaim an AFC West title which, until recently, the Chargers have rightfully called their own.

Yet again the Chargers are being picked by players and pundits alike as favorites to lift the Lombardi Trophy. Maybe, just maybe, this is the season that Rivers et al can finally relinquish their underachieving tag. In order to make that transition, here are five key games that will ultimately make or break San Diego's season.

Many will point towards the season opener against Minnesota Vikings as a perfect opportunity for the Chargers to send out a bold statement of intention. I agree. However, I cannot justify classifying a home game against a team that, without the likes of Brett Favre , Sidney Rice and a number of defensive starters, no longer possess a credible playoff threat, as a "make or break " tie.

Fast forward a week, and there are two different scenarios that make the trip to New England an intriguing prospect. On the one hand, with a win under their belt in their first game, the Chargers take on the Patriots with a chance to start the season with an unheard of record; banishing the "slow start" demon of the past and becoming the team to beat in the AFC West in the process.

Lose the first game and San Diego would travel to Foxborough accompanied with unwanted murmurs of discontent and caution, looking to avoid being taken apart by the most successful team of the past decade, led by a combination of Brady's lethal precision and productivity.

A huge amount hinges on this game. Will a "SuperBowl-worthy' " Chargers team emerge, full of early passion and hunger, or will last year's team rear its ugly head; a collection of individuals who have the talent, but failed to win the "must win" games?

The first AFC West game of the season for the Chargers; surely a perfect chance to repeat last year's comfortable home victory against the Chiefs and to regain the dominant home form that saw San Diego win six out of eight?

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Final stats here:. That's what I got right now; you can expect many, many more looks at tonight's game in the next week, but I have to dig in to the tape for a better look. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Stories Schedule Roster Stats. Filed under:. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. Other than that, the Seahawks looked more or less how I expected them to. Notes from the 1st Quarter: Both sides of the football got off to a slow start. Don't worry, it's just the preseason.

Not bad. Final Score: Seahawks 24, Chargers Loading comments Share this story Twitter Facebook.