Monday, October 23, 2006

Chargers vs. Chiefs - Game 6

Well the Charger lost their second game of the season against the Chiefs in Kansas City, 30-27. With the Chargers coughing up two fumbles and an interception in the first quarter that led to two touchdowns by the Chiefs, they were in a big hole.

The Chargers managed to get two field goals before half time to bring the score to 20-6. The momentum began to swing in the Chargers favor in the second half with a long return and a touchdown to Antonio Gates to start things off in the 3rd quarter.

LT throws touchdown to tie up game.
The Chiefs answered back with another long touchdown drive, but LaDainian Tomlinson got two more touchdowns in the 4th quarter to tie the game 27-27 with 5+ minutes left in the game. After forcing the Chiefs to punt, the Chargers had a chance to drive down for the go ahead score but the Chiefs sacked Philip Rivers twice to end the drive. The Chiefs had big plays from Tony Gonzalez and Larry Johnson to set up the 53 yard field which won the game.

Merriman tackles receiver
I think the Charger did a great job in coming back from the turnover mistakes in the first quarter, but they just couldn't hold on to stop the last Chiefs drive at the end of the game. I think Philip Rivers did a good job in his first real test of adversity this season.

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