Following the Chargers Next possession extended their Lead with Antonio Gates catching a 12-yard pass from Phillip Rivers for a 10-0 lead.

Young played in the 2010 Pro Bowl, taking the roster spot of the injured Phillip Rivers after Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Palmer declined to replace the San Diego Chargers Quarterback due to their own respective injuries.

That is 16 fewer than Eli Manning of the Giants and 7 more than Phillip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers, both in their third pro season.

The San Diego Chargers had concerns about the injury to Brees's throwing shoulder, making it easier for them to anoint Phillip Rivers as their new starter and to allow Brees to become a free agent.

Fullback Mike Tolbert scored three touchdowns, and Phillip Rivers completed 33 of 48 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns.

Lou - 2 days 3 hours ago "With this playoff run Manning is finally justifying the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, when the Giants sent Phillip Rivers and a bevy of draft picks to acquire him."

The fourth quarter saw the Chargers trying to mount a comeback with a 4 yard TD pass from Phillip Rivers to Antonio Gates; but it was promptly closed by a 7 play, 62 yard drive that ended with a Darren McFadden 7 yard rushing TD.

Three second-half interceptions and two lost fumbles by Chargers' quarterback Phillip Rivers swung the momentum in Denver's favor, as Manning and the Broncos took full advantage of each Chargers mistake.

Phillip Rivers had an off year because his safety blanket(Sproles) became Drew brees' Raiders the most talent in the division.

In only his second career playoff game DeVito took down Phillip Rivers to record his first full sack in a victory over the San Diego Chargers.