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San Diego at Denver Three key questions going into today's critical AFC West showdown: 1. How will the Chargers protect QB Philip Rivers? The Broncos have lost three consecutive games, but one area that hasn't slumped is the pass rush.

Earl Faison, a Huntington High legend, is honored in a San Diego poll along with LaDainian Tomlinson, Dan Fouts and others Daily Press , November 20, 2009 Earl Faison, who grew up in Newport News, was honored as one of the greatest San Diego Chargers ' players and coaches of all time during the team's 50th-anniversary season.

A month ago, the Chargers were buried and all but finished for the season. A 34-23 loss at home to Denver was their third in five games to open the year and created a 3 A1 2 game hole in the division.

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:31 a.m. The gift bag was purple, befitting both the giver's and the recipient's roots at Texas Christian University and their shared status as San Diego royalty.

Entering Sundaya s game against the Eagles, LaDainian Tomlinsona s 2009 had been one to forget.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers put together a textbook two-minute drill to steal a win against the Giants last week.

Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 10:19 p.m. K.C. Alfred / Union-Tribune LaDainian Tomlinson leaps past Eagles defenders on the Chargers' final drive in the fourth quarter.

Rivers is always, ALWAYS a strong play. The Eagles are in the middle of the pack in terms of allowing points to fantasy Quarterbacks.

Chargers safety Eric Weddle was fined for his hit on Giants tight end Kevin Boss last Sunday.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: 1. San Diego's redwoods: The Chargers have far and away the biggest wide-receiving corps in the league.

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook walks off the field after being hit hard and injured during a game against the Redskins last month.

San Diego Chargers' Malcom Floyd and Darren Sproles, bottom right, congratulate teammate Vincent Jackson after he caught the go-ahead touchdown against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov.

Philip Rivers' touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds left in the game was the difference, as the San Diego Chargers edged the New York Giants, 21-20.Rivers finished 24-of-36 for 209 yards with three TDs and two interceptions for the Chargers , who won their third in a row.

Jeremy Crabtree remembers a time not that long ago when Bill Snyder pretty much had his pick of any in-state recruit he wanted for his Kansas State program.

The two night games shape up as the best matchups in Week 9 of the NFL schedule.

C. Johnson Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson A look at the players opposing teams hate to see with the ball in their hands in the open field.

Speedy Chargers running back Darren Sproles gets past Chiefs safety Mike Brown during the first half of their game two weeks ago.

Shawne Merriman did the lights out dance. LaDainian Tomlinson scored two touchdowns.

Some things never change. For example, the Chargers beat the Raiders for the 13th straight time and LaDainian Tomlinson was a big part of it with two touchdown runs.

Herea TMs a scary thought for Halloween : the San Diego Chargers might be just an injury away from becoming the Tennessee Titans.