Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers’ Passing Game Sharp in Loss to Atlanta Falcons

It was deja-vu all over again, as they say. The San Diego Chargers found themselves in a similar position: defending a fourth-and-goal up by more than a field goal in the closing seconds of the game. 

So when the Falcons scored the game winning touchdown on a five yard pass with nine seconds to play, you couldn't help but think about how Week One ended last season.

Losing in the final seconds to the Carolina Panthers on opening day got the Chargers' season off to a heartbreaking start. Just the kind of start they're hoping to avoid this year. 

The 27-24, loss to the Falcons Saturday night underscored how crucial every play is, even if it's just the preseason. The second half collapse overshadowed an otherwise stellar performance that saw the Chargers ...

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