You don't often win pretty in Baltimore, especially in January.
Sunday, the Los Angeles Chargers won their first playoff game in five years. It came in Baltimore, and it was indeed ugly—which might be just what the Bolts needed.
Critically, their franchise quarterback didn't carry them. Not even remotely.
Philip Rivers passed for just 160 yards and averaged just 5.0 yards per attempt against the Ravens, leading Los Angeles on just one touchdown drive in a 23-17 Wild Card Game victory.
The Chargers instead were carried by their defense.