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    Chargers CB Michael Davis suspended two games

    Getty Images Cornerback Michael Davis has played 493 defensive snaps for the Chargers so far this season, but he won’t be playing any snaps in the team’s next two games. The NFL announced on Friday that Davis has been suspended two games for a violation of the substance abuse policy. “Michael...
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    Cost of L.A. stadium has mushroomed

    Getty Images Most projects end up costing more than originally expected. The new stadium in L.A. will cost dramatically more than originally expected. A lengthy new item from Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr. of ESPN.com explores the dysfunction arising from the return of the Rams and...
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    Anthony Lynn not entertaining quarterback change for Chargers

    Getty Images Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has the most interceptions of anyone in the NFL not named Jameis Winston. He’s thrown seven interceptions in the Chargers last two games. Four of the team’s seven losses – all by just a single score – have come with a Rivers...
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    Derwin James says he’s “real close” to a return

    Getty Images The Chargers aren’t giving up on the season despite being 4-7, and one of their top players said he’s getting closer to coming back to help the effort. Safety Derwin James told NFL Network he was “real close” to returning from the stress fracture in his foot that landed him on IR...
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    Four quarterbacks had four interceptions each for the first time since 1983

    Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ended his team’s Week 11 loss to the Chiefs with his fourth interception of the night. That gave the NFL a quartet of quarterbacks who threw a quartet of interceptions each, for the first time in well over a quarter of a century. Starting...
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    Derwin James will return when healthy

    Getty Images Chargers safety Derwin James worked out before Monday night’s game at Azteca Stadium, another sign of progress for the All-Pro. With the Chargers at 4-7 and behind seven teams in the AFC wild-card standings, it is worth asking whether the team should shut down James for the...
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    Chiefs intercept Philip Rivers four times in 24-17 win over Chargers

    Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 92 yards and a touchdown and the Kansas City Chiefs intercepted Philip Rivers four times in earning a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night in Mexico City. Rivers was intercepted in the end zone by Daniel Sorensen with 18 seconds left...
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    Interceptions still confound Philip Rivers

    Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is aware of the problem. Fixing it, is another matter. After he threw four more interceptions last night, including a game-clincher for the Chiefs on their final play, he was frustrated with himself. “It’s a football game,” Rivers said, via Eric...
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    Anthony Lynn: “We needed to win this game”

    Getty Images Chargers coach Anthony Lynn recognizes that his team’s playoff hopes are somewhere between slim and none after Monday night’s loss to the Chiefs. Lynn said after the game that the Chargers saw winning Monday night as the most important step toward getting back into the playoff...
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    Mixed reviews of Mexico City field from players

    Getty Images Anyone keeping an eye on social media during Monday night’s game between the Chargers and Chiefs noticed plenty of discussion about the playing surface in Mexico City. The NFL called off last year’s scheduled game at Estadio Azteca because they didn’t believe the field was up to...
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    AFC playoff picture: A change atop the AFC South

    Getty Images The Colts were on the outside looking in at the playoffs at this time last week, but their positioning looks a lot better after Week 11. They beat the Jaguars on Sunday while the Texans lost to the Ravens, which led to Indianapolis leapfrogging Houston into first place in the AFC...
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    Chiefs put Emmanuel Ogbah on IR, call up Gehrig Dieter

    Getty Images The Chiefs made a change to their roster ahead of Monday night’s game against the Chargers in Mexico City. Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah has been placed on injured reserve and wide receiver Gehrig Dieter is moving from the practice squad to the active roster. Ogbah tore his...
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    Patrick Mahomes will have his left tackle, Philip Rivers won’t

    Getty Images Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have his left tackle for the first time since Week Two. Eric Fisher underwent sports hernia surgery Sept. 19. He returns tonight. Right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who injured his ankle in Week Eight against the Packers, also is active...
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    Tyreek Hill in locker room with hamstring injury

    Getty Images Tyreek Hill‘s night lasted only six plays. The Chiefs list the receiver as questionable to return with a hamstring injury, but Hill is in the locker room. He had two targets and no catches before departing. Hill limped off after the Chiefs’ first series, and athletic trainers...
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    Philip Rivers’ interception leads to LeSean McCoy touchdown

    The game scheduled for Mexico City last year ended up in Los Angeles with 105 points being scored. Fans in Mexico City were hoping for a similar track meet this year with a different team from Los Angeles taking on the Chiefs. They aren’t getting it. Despite dominating the first half, the...
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    Altitude in Mexico City will affect Chiefs-Chargers

    Getty Images The Chiefs and Chargers are playing tonight in Mexico City, and the altitude will be a factor. Both teams are accustomed to playing at the mile high elevation in Denver every year, but Mexico City’s altitude will pose an even greater challenge. The game is at Azteca Stadium, which...
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    Chargers promote a tackle for tonight

    Getty Images The Chargers’ difficulty keeping an offensive line intact continues, and they’re making a move before tonight’s game in Mexico City. According to a tweet from his agent, the Chargers are promoting tackle Spencer Drango from the practice squad today. Left tackle Russell Okung was...
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    Philip Rivers to “regroup” after the 2019 season

    Getty Images When last we saw Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, he was misfiring badly on eight straight throws with a game versus the Raiders on the line, one of which incompletions was wiped out by a defensive penalty. Instantly, an overpowering sense emerged that Rivers was embarking on...
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    Russell Okung is questionable for Monday night

    Getty Images Monday night’s game between the Chiefs and the Chargers in Mexico City will proceed as scheduled. Both teams issued their final injury reports on Saturday. Chargers tackle Russell Okung is questionable with a groin injury that he suffered last Thursday against the Raiders. Also...
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    Chargers sign LS Matt Overton, put Cortez Broughton on NFI list

    Getty Images The Chargers practiced without long snapper Cole Mazza on Thursday and they made a move on Friday to make sure they have someone to handle the duties in the event Mazza can’t play against the Chiefs in Mexico City. The Chargers announced that they have signed Matt Overton to the...
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