Union-Tribune columnist Nick Canepa issues his grades for the Chargers after Sunday's 26-21 victory over Cincinnati.
Quarterbacks: D+
On a day when seat manufacturers got free advertising at Carson High, Philip Rivers played the NFL’s worst defense. Hot early, he soon found himself slugging through the Carson swamp. Completed his first seven passes before a tip (one of three), but a lot went wrong in this uninspired team performance. A read option? Philip? Two touchdowns vs. these saps?
Running backs: C
Injured Melvin Gordon is a starter for a reason.