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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: August 30, 2009
So when the Falcons scored the game winning touchdown on a five yard pass with nine seconds to play, you couldn't help but think about how Week One ended last season.
Losing in the final seconds to the Carolina Panthers on opening day got the Chargers' season off to a heartbreaking start. Just the kind of start they're hoping to avoid this year.
The 27-24, loss to the Falcons Saturday night underscored how crucial every play is, even if it's just the preseason. The second half collapse overshadowed an otherwise stellar performance that saw the Chargers take a 21-13, lead into the half.
The offense was without Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson but didn't miss a beat while the defense held it's own despite not creating any turnovers or getting any, and I mean any, pressure on Atlanta passers.
Having to be relatively pl...
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