The San Diego Chargers will face the New York Giants for the 10th time (not including playoffs) this Sunday. Although the Giants lead the series 5-4, the Bolts won the last game, 45-23, in San Diego in 2005. So what are the keys to the game? Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson has been more productive in San Diego’s offense, but this week’s game is a match-up for quarterback Philip Rivers to exploit. In the past three weeks, the Giants have given up 112 points. So look for Rivers to take apart New York’s secondary as he throws to his tall wide receivers downfield. Giants quarterback Eli Manning has thrown six picks during New York’s three-game losing streak. Watch the Giants improve Manning’s efficiency when they “hammer away at a run defense allowing 132.1 yards per game.” This is a must win game for the Bolts (4-3) if they want to catch up with the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos. They have a date with the Giants in the Meadowlands this week, then they have a home game against the high powered offense of the Eagles the following week. In three weeks, the Chargers will get a rematch with the Denver Broncos, where they look to even the series for this season.
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