Philip Rivers

uo;s the kind of quarterback who could make practice squad receivers look great.

WINNER: Philip Rivers (SD)—I know that Brees is the sexy pick here, but Rivers actually has more touchdowns, fewer interceptions, a higher passer rating, and fewer fumbles. Oh, and like Brees, his favorite receivers have also been ravaged by the injury bug.

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p;   Troy Polamalu (PIT): 33 TCKLS 3 INT 12 YDS


1st TEAM

QB = Philip Rivers (SD): 2038 YDS 19 TD 6 INT 64% CMP 107.8 RTG

RB = Clinton Portis (WAS): 944 YDS 7 TD 5.0 YPC, 11 CTH 77 YDS

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Based on that game against the Chargers, it seemed to me that there were instances where QB Philip Rivers initially couldn't find open receivers. But with time in the pocket, he out-waited the coverage before making a play.

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An injured knee can't account for the fact that Philip Rivers sliced and diced the Pats secondary - most notably Deltha O'Neal - like he was playing Madden 09. An injured knee can't account for the fact that a team that has mounted zero pass rush all season in San Diego managed to hound Matt Cassell all night. An an injured knee can't account for the fact that Bill Belichick has been out-coached - handily - in two of the last three games the Pats have played.

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is ninth in passing offense as QB Philip Rivers matures. On the flip side, the Chargers allow the most yards in the air. Both secondaries will be tested.

Slowing Down?:That's what people believe is happening to RB LaDanian Tomlinson. Will he look worn down against 20th run defense? L.T. won't do it alone. The Pats must contain RB Darren Sproles.

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