By Tim WilliamsBoth the Chargers and the Buccaneers entered Sunday's game looking for a playoff spot. The Chargers, unlike the Buc's however, did not control their own playoff destiny, and their deperation showed in their play. The Chargers came out firing, putting the Buc's on their heels going into half time with a 20-10 lead after Nate Kaedings franchise record 57 yard field goal in the dying seconds of the half. After halftime, the Buc's came back with 2 drives, including a 71 yard bomb to Antonio Bryant, going for touchdowns and took the lead for the first time in the game at 20-24. Just when the game looked like it could become a shootout, the Chargers finished with 2 unanswered touchdowns and slammed the door on the Bucs with a 59 yard interception return by rookie Antoine Cason. Game balls go to Philip Rivers who went 21/31 for 287 and four touchdowns. Rivers managed to find open targets all day and also made some impressive throws under pressure, including a beautifully placed ball while on the run, to Antonio Gates in the back of the endzone. Big games also came from Vincent Jackson who consistantly made big catches all day and ended with 7 receptions for 111 yards which puts him over 1000 yards on the season making him the first Charger wide receiver since Curtis Conway in 2001 to reach that mark. The Chargers now control their own destiny as the Broncos come to town next Sunday night with the AFC West title and a playoff spot on the line. Link to game highlight below
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