The San Diego Chargers completely and utterly destroyed the Oakland Raiders last night winning 34-7. As I listened to the game last night and sports talk this morning it was very clear that both these teams are not respected at all. Granted, Collingsworth ragged on the Raiders considerably more but had plenty of shots at the Chargers as well. The national media couldn't find enough deragotory terms to describe the two teams playing last night as well as the game itself. It was as if everyone in the sports world was apologizing for this NFL game offering.
And I guess that about sums it up...
I haven't cruised through any of the Charger forums yet but I would guess there are a few super-homers that are still reserving hope that the Chargers are going to somehow pull this season out of their ass and last night was proof as to how 'awesome' the Charger team still is.
Well, I hate to break the news to these guys, but the Chargers only beat what many consider to be one of the worst teams in the NFL... all the Chargers have done is prove that they are not totally shitty... yet.
Chargers go Kansas City next week, a team they barely beat after the bye week only because the Chiefs couldn't convert a 2 point conversion for the win and ending up losing by 1. The Chiefs host the Broncos this week so KC is a critical part in determining the AFC West Champion...
But I really don't see the Chargers beating Tampa Bay in 2 weeks and that would be the death-blow and it really doesn't even matter... the Chargers have put themselves in a position where they no longer control their own destiny ... instead, they are praying for the Broncos to lose 2 games before they meet up for the final week of the season. The Broncs are at KC, at Carolina and the Bills before they finish up in San Diego. The only game that I think is a 'sure' loss (as sure as it can be in the NFL) is the Carolina game.
But it was good to see that the Chargers did come to play last night and haven't fully mailed in this season...yet.
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