San Diego Chargers Weekend Puts Sights Squarely on the Playoffs

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Published: December 14, 2009

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... playoff positioning. They defeated Dallas to climb to a 10-3 record, while at the same time witnessing two key games align just as the Chargers would wish them.

The Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Minnesota Vikings 30-10 and the Denver Broncos comeback bid failed in losing to the Indianapolis Colts 28-16. Both losses were as beneficial to San Diego as any game of their own.

The Bengals and Chargers had been separated by only the tie—breaker in determining the second seed. Watching the Bengals lose, San Diego is now in sole possession of that first—round bye with an upcoming head—to—head with Cincinnati. 

They are also a full two games ahead of Denver now, allowing for some divisional breathing room. With the rebirth of Tennessee, and Washington playing much better football, the final schedule is far more difficult than it had appeared at midseason. The game gained could prove extremely valuable.

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