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"One turnover, two turnovers, three," said Phillips, the Chargers outside linebacker who's become a defensive demon.

They're tied with the Chargers, whom they face today, and starting quarterback Kyle Orton is hurting.

" The Chargers have discovered just how deep they are at inside linebacker over the past few weeks.

The Chargers have battled back from 3A1 2 games down, their earlier-than-usual resurgence aided by the Denver Broncos' earlier-than-usual flameout.

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. Ron Rivera told his defense it would be giving up yards yesterday but not giving them up in big chunks, and that would help the Chargers win their fourth straight game.

San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman is questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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" To Shaun Phillips, the last three games aren't the big deal. "Funny everyone noticed we're getting sacks now," Phillips said.

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The Chargers will have to wait at least another week before the return of starting C Nick Hardwick who was listed as out for Sunday's game against the Giants on the team's injury report.

Chris Chambers struggled with nine catches and 122 yards for the Chargers this season.

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Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers has been benched in favor of Malcom Floyd for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.

Tim Dobbins made a key play on special teams in Week 4, recovering a fourth-quarter onside kick in Pittsburgh to keep the Chargers alive in an otherwise dreadful game.

San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman is probable for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.

" The Chargers have made another move official in the secondary and appear to have dodged a bullet in the defensive backfield, too.

" The Chargers may have found their balance at nose tackle with a rotation of Travis Johnson, Ian Scott and Ogemdi Nwagbuo.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Oakland receiver Chaz Schilens had to leave practice because of soreness in his foot.

San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie is questionable for Sunday's contest at Kansas City with a knee injury.

Pending surgery has led the Chargers to place reserve outside linebacker Antwan Applewhite on injured reserve.