I have to admit that I'm not upset by the Chargers 31-26 defeat at the hands of the Ravens in their 2009 home opener. In predicting a 10-6 season, this game was one that I had in the L column.
A couple thoughts:
1. The Bolts generally played well despite their many injury shortcomings, and kept a game close when it appeared a rout was in the offing.
2. Losing LT for a couple weeks doesn't help matters at all, but Darren Sproles is really fun to watch.
3. So is Rivers.
4. Star players make the big plays that win NFL football games and lead teams to championships. Look at Ray Lewis on the Chargers fourth down play. Giving the ball to Sproles was a legitimate play call, and the Ravens LB busted through and stuffed him. The Chargers are loaded with such players, which is why I'm confident that they will win enough games to make the playoffs despite being short-handed.
History is that the Chargers don't do well when Jamal Williams is not available on the defensive line. I like the young guys they have on the line, though some of the lessons might be hard ones.
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