SAN DIEGO -- An examination of the snap counts from the San Diego Chargers' 38-35 overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers.
OFFENSE (Based on 83 offensive snaps)
Quarterback -- Philip Rivers 83.
Running back -- Branden Oliver, 31 Donald Brown 29, Ronnie Brown 23.
Wide receiver -- Malcom Floyd 80, Eddie Royal 80, Dontrelle Inman 54, Seyi Ajirotutu 23.
Tight end -- Antonio Gates 75, John Phillips 8, David Johnson 6, Ladarius Green 5.
Offensive line -- Chad Rinehart 83, King Dunlap 83, D.J. Fluker 83, Trevor Robinson 74, Jeremiah Sirles 42, Johnnie Troutman 41, Chris Watt 9, Willie Smith 1.
Offensive analysis -- San Diego finally had balance on offense, finishing with 24 rushes for 98 yards, an average of 4.1 yards per carry. ... The Chargers finished 8-of-16 on third down and 3-of-3 in the red zone. ... Rivers finished 6-of-12 for 70 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception on third down. Rivers was sacked once, posting a 72.9 passer rating on third down. ... Rivers finished 4-of-4 for 30 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the red zone. He was sacked once, posting a 138.5 passer rating in the red zone. ... Branden Oliver finished with 81 total yards from scrimmage (53 rushing, 28 receiving).
DEFENSE (Based on 72 defensive snaps)
Line -- Corey Liuget 63, Kendall Reyes 44, Sean Lissemore 32, Tenny Palepoi 26, Ricardo Mathews 23.
Linebacker -– Manti Te'o 72, Melvin Ingram 67, Kavell Conner 51, Jarret Johnson 51, Dwight Freeney 18, Jeremiah Attaochu 15, Andrew Gachkar 7.
Secondary -– Eric Weddle 72, Marcus Gilchrist 72, Brandon Flowers 60, Steve Williams 47, Shareece Wright 35, Jahleel Addae 21, Darrell Stuckey 16.
Defensive analysis -– Te'o played a season-high 72 snaps. ... The Chargers have forced eight turnovers in the last five games. ... Colin Kaepernick finished 3-of-5 for 38 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions on third down. Kaepernick was sacked once, posting an 83.8 passer rating on third down. ... The Chargers held San Francisco to just 3.54 yards per completion. ... The 49ers finished 5-of-11 on third down.
