nflheadline.com - 1/19/2008
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If there is a weakness on the Patriots, it figures to be on the defensive side of the ball. The Chargers defense is stout against the run but has trouble defending the pass when it isn’t getting consistent pressure on the passer.
In their last meeting, the Patriots jumped out to a 24-point first-half lead and cruised to a 38-14 win over Chargers
FROM THE GREAT WHITE NORTH: MY NAME IS IGOR OLSHANSKY AND I\
epiccarnival.com 1/18/2008 — The more I hear Igor Olshansky's comments about the New England Patriots, the more I am reminded that he is a gigantic moron who needs to talk with "The Mangenious" and Anthony Smith about what happens when you call out the Patriots.
Morning Wood: Show Week on Brahsome
brahsome.com 1/18/2008 — In our never-ending pursuit to crank out posts without actually doing any work bring you the best of what the blogosphere has to offer, we’re always on the lookout for friends, readers, randies, etc to write the Friday Morning Wood. Plus, it ...
Philip Rivers Doubtful but 'Optimistic' vs. Patriots, More Reports of Partially Torn ACL
sports.aol.com 1/18/2008 — San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's AFC Championship game at the New England Patriots, and there are more signs that the injury he suffered Sunday is indeed a partially torn ACL . Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune reports that multiple unnamed sources say that the injury is a partially torn ACL in addition to the previously
In The Red Zone - Chargers @ Patriots Preview - AFC Championship
soxanddawgs.com 1/19/2008 — The New England Patriots host the San Diego Chargers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday at 3 p.m in the AFC Championship game.
This is the second meeting of the year between these two teams. New England defeated San Diego 38-14 at Gillette Stadium in Week 2.
QB Rivers hurting to play —
Boston.com -- Football news 1/19/2008
While the Patriots have maintained all week that they will be preparing for both San Diego quarterbacks - Philip Rivers and backup Billy Volek - it appears the injury suffered by Rivers might be more severe than the Chargers are allowing.
Pats seek better 'D' in AFC title game (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 1/19/2008
The Patriots are renowned for throwing new defensive twists at opponents. Here's one they'd like to show on Sunday: stopping long drives and getting the ball back into Tom Brady's hands faster. After two of their weaker defensive games of the season, ...