San Diego Chargers: Team Makes Statement in Potential Trap Game

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Published: December 26, 2009

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... test of a game that the Chargers could easily have taken for granted. Tennessee was a 7-7 team desperate to preserve its playoff life. They were also a red-hot 7-1 following a disappointing 0-6 start, with the lone loss coming against the undefeated Colts.

The question was not if San Diego could beat the Titans; wins against several playoff-caliber teams across their now 10-game winning streak proved they can face off against anyone.  The question instead would be their motivation having guaranteed themselves the AFC West crown while holding a two-game lead for the second seed in the AFC with two games remaining.

Paired with the notion of San Diego possibly letting off the gas was a tough matchup in Tennessee. San Diego’s defense, especially the run defense, had been a concern all year.

With (by far) the NFL’s best rusher in Chris Johnson, the Titans also feature a great running quarterback in Vince Young ...

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