SAN DIEGO -- Traditionally, when the calendar turns to December, Philip Rivers cranks it up a notch.
Since taking over as quarterback of the San Diego Chargers in 2006, Rivers has helped lead them to a 35-13 record in games played in December and January.
Now, that trend did not hold true last season, as the Chargers finished 1-4 down the stretch on the way to a disappointing 4-12 record.