The NFL
Chargers end 6-game losing streak in Jacksonville
Posted: Dec 6, 2011 12:39 AM by Lee Douglas
Updated: Dec 6, 2011 12:41 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Philip Rivers threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns, burning Jacksonville's depleted secondary early and often, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Jaguars 38-14 on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak.
The Chargers (5-7) could have used Rivers' turnaround sooner. The three-time Pro Bowl selection leads the NFL in interceptions (17) and turnovers (21), and was a key part of San Diego's disappointing season.
He was nearly perfect against Jacksonville (3-9), adding to the team's tumultuous week.
Rivers completed 22 of 28 passes - hooking up with Vincent Brown, Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd for long scores - before sitting out the final few minutes. He finished with a 146.1 QB rating, his highest of the season.
The Chargers scored on five of their first six drives, then sent most of the home crowd scrambling for the exits with Ryan Mathews' 31-yard TD run in the fourth.
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