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Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers (born December 8, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Tony Romo sharp, but Philip Rivers sharper; Chargers beat Cowboys 20-7

The first time Philip Rivers got the San Diego Chargers close to scoring Sunday night, he took a sack, then had a potential touchdown pass swatted by a backup safety.

The next time, Rivers saw a blown coverage in the secondary and took advantage by throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass.Hey, working out the kinks is what the preseason is all about.Rivers played only three series, but got better on each drive, then hit the bench and watched his backups do the rest in San Diego's 20-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.The reigning NFL leader in passing yards is quickly rounding into regular-season form. After going 5 of 6 on an 87-yard touchdown drive in his lone series during the preseason opener, Rivers was 8 of 11 for 92 yards against a Dallas defense he practiced against Thursday and Friday."It was good to get out there and get more of a game feeling," Rivers said. "I thought we did a lot of good things and there's certainly room to keep improving and building. That's what we're trying to do ...

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  1. Rivers fumbles away Chargers' chance for win; Succop kicks FG in OT as Chiefs win 23-20

    Up and down the sideline, the Kansas City Chiefs were telling each other the game wasn't over. Didn't matter that Philip Rivers was under center with less than a min...

  2. Rivers fumble helps Chiefs to OT win over Chargers

    (Reuters) - A haunting Halloween howler by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers helped the Kansas City Chiefs steal an improbable 23-20 overtime victory and ...

  3. Line of Scrimmage: Rams looking like the lucky ones now

    The St. Louis Rams haven't experienced too many enjoyable weekends over the past few years. This past one would qualify as one of them.As expected, Baylor quarterbac...

  4. Marshall's four TD catches lifts AFC over NFC

    Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall caught record four touchdown passes, as the AFC downed the NFC, 59-41, Sunday at Aloha Stadium.Marshall had six catches for 1...

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    Perhaps the AFC needs some new blood.That was my prevailing thought after last night's highly entertaining Super Bowl , the New York Giants ' second with Eli Manning...

  6. Real legacy of Eli? Having a little patience goes a long way

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  7. Brady, Rodgers among Pro Bowl starters

    New England's Tom Brady and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers received starting nods at quarterback for the Pro Bowl .Brady will start for the AFC, while Rodgers will get th...

  8. Rematch of 2008 Super Bowl matches Brady, Manning again with legacies on the line

    He was always being compared to someone. That's what happens when you're the youngest son of a great quarterback and the baby brother of an even better one. It wasn'...

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    For those who'll be ringing in 2012 with the zeal and bravado of a gunner on special teams, the NFL has heard your pleas.Sleeping in on New Year's Day shouldn't brin...

  10. Lions roar past Chargers, into playoffs

    Matt Stafford threw for 373 yards and three 10 decision over San Diego at Ford Field .Calvin Johnson totaled 102 yards and a score on four receptions for the Lions (...

  11. With playoffs in sight, Lions host fast-closing Chargers

    Only a collapse in the final two weeks of the regular season could make it difficult for the Detroit Lions to capture their first playoff berth since the 1999 campai...

  12. Handing out NFL holiday gifts and grinches

    Guess Rex Ryan really has been naughty this year.The ever-bombastic Jets head coach's Christmas Eve meal consisted one of one mighty big helping of humble pie courte...

  1. Philip Rivers throws 4 TD passes in Chargers' 29-23 win in Houston

    Philip Rivers found plenty of open wide receivers against the Houston Texans' pass defense on Sunday.The NFL's leading passer threw four touchdowns against the leagu...

  2. San Diego Chargers 2012 Draft Preview

    In what's a very critical season for both he and head coach Norv Turner, Chargers general manager A.J. Smith could very well live up to his reputation for being aggr...

  3. Rivers carves up Jaguars secondary, Chargers end 6-game losing streak with 38-14 victory

    No matter how many interceptions he threw, no matter how many turnovers he committed, Philip Rivers refused to play it safe.He knew things would change.They finally ...

  4. Rivers carves up Jaguars secondary, Chargers end 6-game losing streak with 38-14 victory

    Of all the negative numbers over the last six weeks, the only one that mattered to Philip Rivers was the losses.Sure, the interceptions and fumbles were bothersome. ...

  5. Arian Foster, Philip Rivers , Brandon Lloyd lead NFL in key offensive statistical categories

    Arian Foster went from nowhere to be found in the 2009 draft to atop the NFL's rushing list in 2010.The Houston Texans running back led the league with 1,616 yards r...

  6. New York Giants 2012 Draft Preview

    The defending Super Bowl champions enter the draft seeking replacements for a pair of key contributors to their latest championship run, wide receiver Mario Manningh...

  7. Fumble late in regulation costs Chargers, who lose 23-20 to AFC West-rival Chiefs in OT

    Philip Rivers put his hands under center and called for the snap, one that would have moved the San Diego Chargers to the brink of victory.They had trailed Kansas Ci...

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