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10 Greatest NFL Quarterback Classes of All-Time
Philip Rivers The Quarterback Class of 2012 is off to a fast start. Led by Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck, Washington’s Robert Griffin III and Seattle’s Russell Wilson, the Class of 2012 has a solid base to bui...
24 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Overtime, Ben Roethlisberger, Dan Marino, Eli Manning, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, John Elway, Matt Schaub, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Steve Young

Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers Preview and Prediction
Philip Rivers Two divisional foes who have not won since September will clash on Thursday Night Football, when the San Diego Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL Network. The Chargers...
29 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, AFC West, Dwayne Bowe, Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers

Start Vick Ballard, Randall Cobb, Rashad Jennings, Philip Rivers in Week 8
Philip Rivers Only four teams are on bye in Week 8, compared to six last week. While owners will welcome some familiar faces back to their lineups, others will be faced with some difficult decisions. That’s es...
30 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Philip Rivers, Randall Cobb, Rashad Jennings, Vick Ballard

Top 10 Highest Paid NFL Players in 2012
Philip Rivers The top 10 highest paid NFL players in 2012 prove just how valuable the quarterback position is in today’s pass-happy league. The entire top 10 has some direct contection to the quarterback posit...
31 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Overtime, Dwight Freeney, Elvis Dumervil, Jared Allen, Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Vick, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Sam Bradford, Tamba Hali, Trent Williams

Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers Preview and Prediction
Philip Rivers Two divisional foes coming off painful road losses will clash on Monday Night Football, when the San Diego Chargers host the Denver Broncos at 8:30 p.m. EST on ESPN. The Lightning Bolts appear...
31 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, AFC West, Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Robert Meachem, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers, Willis McGahee

Building the NFL's Worst Quarterback
Philip Rivers Athlon Sports built the NFL’s Ultimate Quarterback in the September issue of our monthly magazine. Now we take a shot at building the NFL’s Worst Quarterback, pulling together the worst attribu...
35 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Monthly, Blaine Gabbert, Brandon Weeden, Jay Cutler, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill, Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

Fantasy Football 2012: Breaking Down the San Diego Chargers
Philip Rivers What can the San Diego Chargers do for you this fantasy season? Check out Athlon Sports' team report as we break down the rookies, veteran players to watch and avoid, fantasy playoff schedule and m...
38 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, Fantasy Football, Malcom Floyd, Philip Rivers, Robert Meachem, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers

How 2011 Fantasy Football Busts Will Do in 2012
Philip Rivers There are first-round flops and high-priced mistakes made in every fantasy draft, every season. Here’s a look at those players who failed to live up to their expectations in 2011, and a preview o...
40 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, News, Chris Johnson, DeSean Jackson, Fantasy Football, Michael Vick, Philip Rivers, Reggie Wayne

Chargers Fans React to Norv Turner and A.J. Smith Not Getting Fired
Philip Rivers I have a friend who's a huge Chargers fan. Every year he's let down. He knows how the season is going to end before it begins. His favorite team, always over hyped in the preseason and a darli...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Overtime, A.J. Smith, AFC West, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Chargers Philip Rivers just on the Edge of QB1 Status Against Ravens
Philip Rivers Numbers can certainly be skewed when it comes to who has done what against whom in recent weeks in the NFL. Safe to say this is what we are dealing with when it comes to looking at San Diego Charge...
1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 10
Philip Rivers A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 10, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: S...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, A.J. Green, Aaron Rodgers, Andy Dalton, Atlanta Falcons, Calvin Johnson, Chicago Bears, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, DeAngelo Williams, Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philip Rivers, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady

What is wrong with Philip Rivers? Can the Chiefs cure him?
Philip Rivers Remember when Philip Rivers did a lot with a little a season ago? Where’s that Rivers been? Hopefully, fantasy football players (at least the one with Rivers on their rosters) will see his re...
1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Antonio Gates (Foot) To Play Against Chiefs; Should Dominate
Philip Rivers Injury Update. Antonio Gates is now Inactive Against the Chiefs Nothing could keep Antonio Gates from playing against the Chiefs this week. In a radio interview with a local San Diego radio...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Don't sleep on San Diego Charger Patrick Crayton this week
Philip Rivers When the Kansas City Chiefs give up a combined 89 points to Buffalo and Detroit and then have to travel to AFC West rival San Diego for a Week 3 contest, all of us that have Charger fantasy studs a...
1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Malcom Floyd, Mike Tolbert, Patrick Crayton, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Vincent Jackson

Don't sleep on San Diego Charger Patrick Crayton this week
Philip Rivers When the Kansas City Chiefs give up a combined 89 points to Buffalo and Detroit and then have to travel to AFC West rival San Diego for a Week 3 contest, all of us that have Charger fantasy studs a...
1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Malcom Floyd, Mike Tolbert, Patrick Crayton, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Vincent Jackson

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 2
Philip Rivers A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 2, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: Seahaw...
1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, NFL Predictions, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Tom Brady

Fantasy Football: Beware of Michael Vick
Philip Rivers Athlon Sports’ 2011 Fantasy Football magazine has Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick ranked No. 6 at his position and No. 26 overall because we don’t trust him.  Will Mike Vick beco...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Michael Vick, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Tom Brady

San Diego Chargers 2011 NFL Team Preview
Philip Rivers Chargers fans, so accustomed to hearing and reading about how their team has one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, have to be thinking that 2011 can’t be any worse than 2010. The Chargers ...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Bob Sanders, Marcus McNeill, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers

Fantasy Football: Breaking down the San Diego Chargers
Philip Rivers SAN DIEGO • Inside the Locker Room With Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press Were the fantasy expectations too high for Ryan Mathews last season? No. He came in as the heir apparent t...
1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Antonio Gates, Mike Tolbert, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers, Vincent Brown, Vincent Jackson

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