The Chargers have been a team to beat in the AFC. They have come off big win like beating the defending Super Bowl Champions Seattle Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills (who were 2-1 at the time). A big part of their success is Philip (Philipe) Rivers and the undrafted running back Branden Oliver (fans call him "the new Sproles"). Philip this year has thrown fifteen touchdowns and only one interception. Philip has been making some clutch throws to all off his targets. Branden Oliver has rushed for over two hundred hards in the two games he has started. He has been making some ecstatic jukes and some key catches to "pad" River's stats.
The Chargers defense last year was one of the worst in the NFL and this year have improved dramatically. They added more depth at the linebacker position and got two star corners in Jason Verrett and Brandon Flowers the pro bowler of the Kansas City Chiefs. These two corners are the biggest upgrade to the team. In my opinion, without these two additions, the Chargers would not have a 5-1 record, they would probably be 3-2. The corners (as well as Rivers) gives the team a swagger to win. With the momentum on offense and key stops on defense this team could make a deep run in the playoffs and maybe the Superbowl. Furthermore, when they get Ryan Mathews back the Chargers will have a one two punch at the position. To have that punch, Keenan Allen needs to get some touchdowns! Allen has made huge catches this year but, none have been caught for touchdowns. If Keenan Allen could get some balls thrown down the field to him, the defense would not know what to expect from this hipowered offense.
The coaching of this team has been phenomenal by Mike McCoy and his coaching staff. This team under Norv Turner did not make the playoffs since 2009 (UNTIL LAST YEAR).
If McCoy keeps his team winning they will become unstoppable! They will be put to the test on Thursday Night Football against Peyton Manning. This will be the QB duel of the year and maybe the decision for the MVP!
How about them Chargers!
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