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The San Diego Chargers dropped two spots to No. 11 in this week’s ESPN NFL Power Rankings after a loss to the New England Patriots over the weekend. The Chargers gained 216 yards of offense Sunday, their second-lowest total this season. San Diego is 0-4 when held below 300 yards (8-1 when gaining at least 300).
In this ESPN Insider piece
, NFL handicapper Dave Tuley has the Chargers tied for No. 12 in the Vegas NFL Power Rankings.
In this ESPN Insider piece, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders projects San Diego’s playoff odds at 25.8 percent.
Ben Stockwell of Pro Football Focus gives a thumbs up for the play of Malcom Floyd, Melvin Ingram and Eric Weddle against New England.
Ricky Henne of Chargers.com discusses how new San Diego punter Mat McBriar was mentored by former Chargers punter and fellow Australian Darren Bennett.
Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego takes a closer look at the Denver Broncos.
Darren Smith of The Mighty 1090 AM Radio talks with ESPN NFL analyst Herm Edwards about the Chargers in this audio link.
Steve Hartman and Mike Costa of Xtra 1360 Fox Sports Radio talk with Chargers center Nick Hardwick about the team’s loss against the Patriots in this audio link.
Ben Volin of the Boston Globe breaks down some key plays to New England’s win over the Chargers.
