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| Bye Week12 | Rank18 | % Owned62.2 | % Change-0.2 | WK 16 Pts11.16 | WK 17 Pts15.74 |
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| Wk | Opp | Results | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Rec | Yds | TD | TD | FumTD | 2PT | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | IND | 333 | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 23.92 | |
| 2 | @DET | 293 | - | 1 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.92 | |
| 3 | HOU | 318 | 2 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 19.62 | |
| 4 | @MIA | 310 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20.40 | |
| 5 | DEN | 211 | - | 2 | -3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.14 | |
| 6 | PIT | 320 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 14.80 | |
| 7 | @TEN | 329 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21.16 | |
| 8 | @CHI | 201 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.04 | |
| 9 | GB | 294 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.76 | |
| 10 | @LV | 207 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.28 | |
| 11 | KC | 353 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 12.12 | |
| 12 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 13 | @DEN | 265 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16.60 | |
| 14 | @JAX | 314 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24.56 | |
| 15 | MIN | 307 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8.28 | |
| 16 | LV | 279 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.16 | |
| 17 | @KC | 281 | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15.74 | |
| Passing | Rushing | Fum | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | IND, | 333 | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | - | 23.92 |
| 2 | @DET, | 293 | - | 1 | 12 | - | - | 10.92 |
| 3 | HOU, | 318 | 2 | - | 9 | - | 1 | 19.62 |
| 4 | @MIA, | 310 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 20.40 |
| 5 | DEN, | 211 | - | 2 | -3 | - | - | 4.14 |
| 6 | PIT, | 320 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 14.80 |
| 7 | @TEN, | 329 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 21.16 |
| 8 | @CHI, | 201 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 10.04 |
| 9 | GB, | 294 | - | - | - | - | - | 11.76 |
| 10 | @LV, | 207 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 10.28 |
| 11 | KC, | 353 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 12.12 |
| 12 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @DEN, | 265 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 16.60 |
| 14 | @JAX, | 314 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 24.56 |
| 15 | MIN, | 307 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 8.28 |
| 16 | LV, | 279 | - | - | - | - | - | 11.16 |
| 17 | @KC, | 281 | 2 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 15.74 |
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Familiar with Indy offense
Coach Frank Reich believes Rivers will know "80-to-85 percent" of the Colts' offense before he even walks in the door, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Reich points to the 38-year-old's experience and intelligence as clear assets, even mentioning that he came to prefer Rivers over Tom Brady after watching tape of both veteran quarterbacks. There's also an element of familiarity, as Reich was the Chargers' offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015 -- a two-year stretch in which Rivers averaged 4,539 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and 15.5 interceptions while completing 66.3 percent of his throws for 7.4 YPA. Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni…read more
Published: Tue, Mar 31 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Headed for Indy
Rivers and the Colts have reached an agreement on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Rivers is slated to earn roughly $25 million in 2020. With that, the 38-year-old will take over the Colts' starting QB job from Jacoby Brissett. Rivers is coming off a 2019 campaign in which he threw for 4,615 yards with 23 TDs and 20 picks in 16 games for the Chargers.
Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Working toward Indy deal?
Rivers is talking with the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This has been a steady rumor throughout the offseason, with the Colts hoping to upgrade on Jacoby Brissett but not necessarily desperate to do so, i.e., they'll only sign a veteran QB if the price is right. Rivers has history with Colts head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, both of whom worked for the Chargers for multiple seasons.
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return to Chargers
Rivers will become an unrestricted free agent in March and will not re-sign with the Chargers.
Analysis: The Chargers announced the decision in a press release, suggesting both parties agreed to go their separate ways. Rivers showed obvious signs of decline in 2019, but he should draw interest as a starter on the open market, with potential destinations including Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Chicago. The 38-year-old quarterback spent 16 years with the Chargers, including 14 consecutive seasons in which he started all 16 games. The team has Tyrod Taylor and Easton Stick under contract at quarterback…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 10 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to stay with Chargers
Jay Glazer of FOX Sports said Monday during an appearance on "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd that he believes the Chargers have "moved on" from Rivers.
Analysis: The 38-year-old quarterback is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on the heels of a 5-11 season in which he tossed 20 interceptions. The Chargers otherwise have a fairly young roster that includes some premium talent, and they even have an insurance plan with fellow quarterback Tyrod Taylor under contract through 2020. Perhaps sensing the writing on the wall, Rivers recently relocated his family from San Diego to Florida. He already said he doesn't intend to retire, so the move…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 27 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves to Florida
Rivers, who had been living in San Diego, has relocated "permanently" to Florida in order to be closer to his family, Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter of ESPN report. "What this means football-wise is to be determined but it was time for us to move back closer to home," said Rivers, who is slated to become a free agent this offseason.
Analysis: While there's a very real possibility that the 38-year-old has played his last game for the Chargers, Rivers -- who was backed up by Tyrod Taylor this past season -- does plan to play somewhere in 2020.
Published: Sun, Jan 19 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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Tosses two touchdowns in finale
Rivers completed 31 of 46 passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 31-21 loss to Kansas City. He added a five-yard run. After the game, Rivers said that he has no plans to retire, but he may play with another team in 2020, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Chargers were down by two scores in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter when Rivers hooked up with Hunter Henry for an eight-yard touchdown pass to try to spark a rally. Expect plenty of conjecture in the coming months as to whether that will be Rivers' last touchdown as a Charger. If so, it was a rough season to close out his tenure for the veteran quarterback. He threw 20 picks for the third time in his career while his 23 touchdowns were his fewest since 2007, his second season as…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing fully
Rivers (right thumb) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: The team listed Rivers as limited on Wednesday's practice report, but the veteran QB is now in line to start Sunday's season finale for the 5-10 Chargers. Meanwhile, ESPN's Eric D. Williams notes that Rivers -- who's in the final year of his contract -- is inclined to continue playing in 2020, but the 38-year-old signal caller plans to take some time after the season to discuss that possibility with both his family and the folks who run the Chargers.
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Wednesday
Rivers was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice report due to a right thumb injury.
Analysis: The Chargers will re-evaluate Rivers' status Thursday, but so far there's nothing to suggest that the veteran quarterback's availability for Sunday's game against the Chiefs is in any danger.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Still looking to play in 2020
Rivers reiterated Monday he'd like to play next season, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "I'm capable enough physically and mentally, there's no question."
Analysis: Rivers may want to suit up for his 17th professional season, but it's unclear if the Chargers will bring back the 38-year-old, particularly after a downtrodden year which will see Rivers likely post the worst TD:INT (21:18) of his career. Veteran option Tyrod Taylor and 2019 fifth-round pick Easton Stick have both been on the 53-man roster all season, but neither immediately sticks out as long-term answers at the position. With a current 5-10 record, the team could also be in a position to…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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No touchdowns in loss
Rivers completed 27 of 39 attempts for 279 yards in the 24-17 loss Sunday to the Raiders.
Analysis: For the first time in Rivers' 16-year career, the veteran posted three consecutive three-and-outs to begin the game, foreshadowing what was inevitably going to be a downtrodden afternoon. He did ultimately throw for at least 270 yards for the 11th time this season, but two one-yard touchdown runs from Melvin Gordon evaporated any sort of positive fantasy performance for Rivers. He also injured his throwing-hand thumb after comically whiffing on an end-around block in the first half, but the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Commits four turnovers
Rivers completed 28 of 39 pass attempts for 307 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions Sunday against the Vikings. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Rivers threw an interception in the second quarter before losing a fumble -- which was returned for a touchdown -- on the very next drive. He also threw interceptions in his final two possessions of the game as his team suffered one of its worst defeats in recent memory. Rivers is among the league leaders in passing yards, but his 21:18 TD:INT leaves a lot to be desired. The veteran was coming off an excellent performance in his previous outing and will look to bounce back next Sunday against…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses three TDs in rout
Rivers completed 16 of 22 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 45-10 rout of the Jaguars.
Analysis: The quarterback celebrated his 38th birthday in style while leading the Chargers to a season-high 525 yards of offense, and his present to himself was a new personal record -- his 84-yard connection with Austin Ekeler early in the third quarter was the longest TD pass of his career, although Ekeler did most of the work. Rivers has had an up and down campaign, but he's still well on his way to his seventh straight 4,000-yard season and 12th straight with 25 or more touchdowns.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Efficient despite loss
Rivers completed 20 of 29 pass attempts for 265 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: It was an ugly beginning to Sunday's contest, as the Broncos jumped out to an early 14-0 lead in part thanks to Rivers' eighth interception in the last three games, a misguided screen attempt directly at defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones for an easy pick. Rivers quieted his critics from there, relying on an efficient ground attack from Austin Ekeler and Melvin Gordon to open up space via the play-action pass. As he's done much of the season, Rivers turned to wide receiver Mike Williams the few…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Potential to be benched
Rivers could be benched for backup Tyrod Taylor if he has another subpar performance, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In the two outings before the Chargers' Week 12 bye, Rivers threw a combined seven interceptions, the worst two-game span of his career. The stretch doubled his number of picks on the season to 14, which is his most since he tossed 21 in 2016. The team sits at 4-7 as well, but with a win Sunday in Denver, Rivers could set his side up for one of the team's classic late-season playoff pushes. On the other side of the coin, coach Anthony Lynn won't rule out a change under center if Rivers' poor…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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Throws four picks in narrow defeat
Rivers completed 28 of 52 passes for 353 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Monday night's 24-17 loss to the Chiefs. He also threw a successful two-point conversion.
Analysis: Rivers threw for a season high in yards, but he's more importantly now turned the ball over four times in consecutive games. He was picked off on back-to-back drives during both the first and second halves Monday, with his final interception coming in Kansas City's end zone with 18 seconds left. That turnover sealed another tough loss for the Chargers, who will now embark on their bye week as Rivers looks to regroup from a couple rough performances.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Mistake-filled effort in loss
Rivers completed 17 of 31 passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in the Chargers' 26-24 loss to the Raiders on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Rivers' night was about as ugly as his line would imply, even as he had his positive moments. Two of those came on touchdown passes to Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler in the second and fourth quarter, respectively. However, the lowlights were also in plentiful supply, beginning with a 56-yard pick-six by the Raiders' Erik Harris just past the midway point of the first quarter that extended Oakland's lead to 10-0 at the time. Rivers then failed to notch even a single completion after getting the…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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No touchdowns despite win
Rivers completed 21 of his 28 passes for 294 yards in Sunday's win over the Packers. He did not throw a touchdown or an interception.
Analysis: While Rivers was marvelous orchestrating the offense in Sunday's shocking blowout, the veteran quarterback failed to throw either a touchdown or interception in a game for the first time since 2016, instead relying on running back Melvin Gordon and kicker Michael Badgley to score points when the team got into the red zone. Fantasy owners will be disappointed with the lack of touchdowns, but Rivers' accuracy was on point throughout, connecting with his usual targets to make mincemeat of the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Barely throws for over 200 yards
Rivers completed 19 of his 29 pass attempts for 201 yards, one touchdown and an interception in the 17-16 win Sunday over the Bears.
Analysis: Rivers probably should have had a better fantasy day, as the veteran quarterback had two deep touchdown passes dropped by Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, respectively, in the second half. As a result, both drives ended in field-goal attempts. Still, the entire offense predictably struggled to generate any sort of consistent yardage against a stout Bears' defense, particularly the running game, which was held to just three yards per carry on 12 attempts. Turnovers continue to be an issue for…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Limits turnovers
Rivers completed 24 of 38 pass attempts for 329 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 7 against the Titans.
Analysis: Rivers had combined to throw four interceptions across his last two games entering his matchup against the Titans. However, he displayed an ability to both work efficiently and securely, averaging 8.7 yards per attempt without committing a turnover. Racking up yardage has hardly been an issue for Rivers this season -- this performance was his fifth with more than 300 yards -- though this was only the second time in his last five games that he attempted fewer than 40 passes. Given that…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Turnovers ruin comeback
Rivers completed 26 of 44 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-17 loss Sunday night to the Steelers. He also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble that was returned for a touchdown.
Analysis: Two of Rivers' first three possessions ended in turnovers, as a fumble returned for a score and a batted-ball-turned-interception immediately put the Chargers in an early hole. As a result, the veteran was able to pile up statistics playing catch-up, but it took until seven minutes left in the fourth quarter for Rivers to toss his first touchdown, ultimately connecting with tight end Hunter Henry on two consecutive drives in the end zone to make the score closer than the game ultimately was.…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Has day to forget against Broncos
Rivers completed 32 of 48 pass attempts for 211 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Although he completed a respectable 67 percent of his passes, Rivers failed to generate big plays regularly and finished averaging 4.4 yards per attempt. He threw one interception in the first quarter and another in the third to give him his first multi-turnover game of the season. Rivers, who also came in averaging 313.5 passing yards per game this season, will look to move on from this forgettable effort in next Sunday's home matchup against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Crosses 300-yard threshold again
Rivers completed 24 of his 30 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns in the 30-10 win Sunday over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Despite missing both Travis Benjamin (hip) and Mike Williams (back) entering the contest, Rivers knifed through the Dolphins' defense with his usual reliance on Austin Ekeler (five targets) and Keenan Allen (six targets), but it was the emergence of Dontrelle Inman (five catches, 76 yards) that ultimately helped seal the deal. In a contrast to last week, Rivers had plenty of time to survey the field. He routinely hit the aforementioned targets underneath, or particularly in Inman's case, on…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 300 yards
Rivers completed 31 of his 46 pass attempts for 318 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Texans. He also added two rushes for nine yards.
Analysis: Rivers was routinely pressured and sacked five times, making it difficult for him to operate efficiently. That said, his gaudy yardage total was based mostly on volume as he averaged only 6.9 yards per attempt. Regardless of how it's come, Rivers has been especially productive through three games this season, racking up 944 passing yards and five touchdowns. He'll look to keep things going in a positive Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes for 293 yards
Rivers completed 21 of 36 passes for 293 yards and one interception during Sunday's 13-10 defeat in Detroit. He also took his sole carry for 12 yards.
Analysis: Without tight end Hunter Henry (knee) at his disposal, Rivers focused most of his attention on Keenan Allen (15 targets), Austin Ekeler (six) and Mike Williams (five), the latter of whom logged a limited snap count due to a knee injury of his own. Beyond that trio, no other Charger managed more than two looks. That said, with the game on the line at the Lions' 28-yard line and less than two minutes remaining, Rivers looked Allen's way for the last time and was picked off by Darius Slay in the…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Not worried about contract
Rivers expects to stay with the Chargers beyond 2019, NFL.com's Jelani Scott reports. "I really just feel at peace about that," Rivers said. "[General manager Tom Telesco] and I had really good conversations throughout the last couple months. I think it's sincere, the both of us, really desire I'm still a Charger in 2020."
Analysis: The two sides weren't able to work out an extension before the first game of Rivers' contract season, but it doesn't like there's much concern about eventually reaching an agreement, even if it waits until the offseason. As for the immediate future, Rivers will face a challenge Sunday in Detroit, with the Chargers missing TE Hunter Henry (knee) and possibly WR Mike Williams (knee).
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Excellent outing
Rivers completed 25 of 34 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns to go along with one interception in the 30-24 overtime win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: Rivers' lone interception nearly proved costly, as the Chargers were on the doorsteps of securing a two-score advantage with just minutes remaining, only for free safety Malik Hooker to make a tremendously athletic play and change the momentum. While the Colts would score a touchdown and two-point conversion on the ensuing drive, Rivers and the Chargers marched down in the opening overtime drive, with the veteran signal caller finding his favorite target, Keenan Allen, on multiple occasions to…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Does not play in preseason finale
Rivers did not play in the team's 27-24 preseason win over the 49ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Neither the 49ers or Chargers played any of their projected starters so this is far from shocking. The 37-year-old should be good to go for his 16th professional season and remains one of the more reliable quarterbacks in the NFL, having never missed a start since taking over the starting role in 2006.
Published: Fri, Aug 30 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play in preseason contest
Rivers won't play in the team's third preseason game Saturday against the Seahawks, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Anthony Lynn ultimately left the decision up to the veteran quarterback who subsequently declined the opportunity for reps in the exhibition contest. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise given Rivers has yet to play in the preseason in 2019. Expect Easton Stick and Cardale Jones to see the majority of the playing time, with primary backup Tyrod Taylor clearly separating himself from the pack for the No. 2 role thus far in training camp.
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated to sit out Sunday's game
Rivers won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rivers, who is no longer expected to sign a contract extension as he plays out the final year of his current deal, will thus sit out the Chargers' second exhibition tilt as a precuation. Assuming he sees some action in the team's third preseason game next week against the Seahawks, he'd presumably be working minus top playmakers Melvin Gordon (contract holdout) and Keenan Allen (ankle).
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Not planning to sign extension
Rivers no longer is expected to sign a contract extension, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.
Analysis: Reports throughout the offseason suggested Rivers would sign a new contract before Week 1, with the 37-year-old quarterback stating his intention to play at least one more season after 2019. This doesn't mean he's changed his mind, but it does suggest he'll wait until the offseason to discuss terms. Rivers is entering the final season of a four-year deal, suddenly looking at some question marks around him with Melvin Gordon (contract holdout), Keenan Allen (ankle) and starting left tackle…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up Thursday
Rivers won't play in Thursday's preseason game at Arizona, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: This was more or less expected of the 15-year veteran, who may make just one appearance during exhibition season. Team management is facing off with holdout Melvin Gordon, so Rivers could be without his No. 1 back once the games count if the running back stays away into the regular season. In such a scenario, Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson likely would share RB reps, but at the very least Rivers has a pair of standout wide receivers (Keenan Allen and Mike Williams) in addition to…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 8 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Active in offseason practices
Rivers has been an active participant in the Chargers' offseason practices, Ricky Henne of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Rivers' involvement in offseason workouts is relevant since he bowed out of this past winter's Pro Bowl, citing an injury. Any injury real or embellished is now a thing of the past, allowing Rivers to prepare for the upcoming campaign without any restrictions. Entering the last season of his contract, the 37-year-old could receive an extension at some point later this summer.
Published: Wed, Jun 19 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Not planning to retire anytime soon
Rivers (ankle) said he intends to play at least two more seasons, XTRA 1360 San Diego reports.
Analysis: Entering the final season of a four-year contract, Rivers is expected to sign an extension at some point this summer. He skipped the Pro Bowl with an ankle injury, but it doesn't seem to be impacting his offseason routine or posing any threat to his remarkable streak of 208 consecutive starts. The 37-year-old quarterback hopes growth from Mike Williams and Hunter Henry can make up for the offseason departure of Tyrell Williams to Oakland. While few signal-callers are in a better position to…read more
Published: Fri, May 10 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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Vacationing with family
Rivers (ankle) is missing the start of the Chargers' voluntary offseason program to take an Easter vacation with his family, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The reasoning behind his absence should quiet any rumors about Rivers playing hardball to create leverage for an extension. He's entering the final season of a four-year, $83.5 million contract, and GM Tom Telesco has already made it clear the Chargers want to discuss a new deal. Rivers skipped the Pro Bowl with an ankle injury, but there hasn't been any suggestion it's a serious issue that will impact his preparation for the upcoming season. The 37-year-old quarterback shouldn't have any…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 15 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Could get extension soon
General manager Tom Telesco said the Chargers want to discuss a contract extension with Rivers (ankle), Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 37-year-old quarterback has already stated his intention to play beyond 2019, the final season of his four-year, $83.5 million extension. He finished top 10 in the NFL for nearly every major passing category in 2018, leading the Chargers back to the playoffs for the first time since 2013. With the core of the team under contract for at least one more season, Rivers likely envisions a deeper playoff run in 2019. He'll miss the Pro Bowl with an ankle injury, though it's probably just an…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 25 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing Pro Bowl with injury
Rivers won't play in the Pro Bowl "due to injury," Sam Fortier of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The news accompanied a press release from the Colts' official site regarding Andrew Luck earning a bid to the Pro Bowl as an alternate. Rivers ceded his spot on the AFC's squad, but the nature of the injury is unknown. As Fortier pointed out, Rivers appeared to be restricted at times during Sunday's divisional-round beatdown at New England, but the quarterback met with the media Monday and "looked OK." No matter what Rivers is dealing with, he hasn't missed a start since becoming the Chargers'…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 15 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Inaccurate in playoff loss
Rivers completed 25 of 51 passes for 331 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, along with a two-point conversion. in Sunday's 41-28 divisional-round loss to New England.
Analysis: Gillette Stadium has been a house of horrors for Rivers throughout his career, and this game was no exception. His day got off to a promising start with a 43-yard touchdown to Keenan Allen on Los Angeles' first drive, but Rivers didn't produce another touchdown until there was 7:38 remaining in the fourth quarter. He padded his stats from that point on with a one-yard touchdown pass to Virgil Green, a two-point conversion to Allen and an eight-yard score to Antonio Gates, but the veteran…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Free of mistakes in wild-card win
Rivers completed 22 of 32 passes for 160 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chargers' 23-17 wild-card win over the Ravens on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 15 yards and completed a two-point conversion pass to Mike Williams.
Analysis: Although the final line may have been underwhelming from a fantasy perspective, it was essentially ideal given the real-life football circumstances surrounding the contest. Rivers put together a prototypical veteran game-manager effort in a considerably hostile postseason road environment, remaining free of turnovers while only taking one sack. The 37-year-old even showed off some surprising mobility at a key moment, rumbling for nine yards on a third-and-8 early in the fourth quarter. Given…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for season low in win
Rivers completed 14 of 24 passing attempts for 176 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Rivers found Mike Williams over the middle for a three-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Chargers a 14-3 advantage, which would be more than enough for the eventual victory. The 176 yards eclipsed the 37-year-old's season low from the previous week against the Ravens, to whom the Chargers lost at home. Now they will attempt to avenge that loss in Baltimore in the first round of the playoffs.
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Ugly outing leads to loss
Rivers completed 23 of 37 passes for 181 yards and two interceptions in the 22-10 loss to the Ravens on Saturday.
Analysis: Much to the dismay of fantasy owners, Rivers posted by far his worst game of the 2018 season. The veteran quarterback book-ended the contest with interceptions, marking back-to-back games in which Rivers threw two picks. But unlike last week, the 37-year-old didn't mitigate the disaster with any last-second heroics or late touchdowns. In fact, prior to Saturday, Rivers had just one game all year in which he tossed fewer than two touchdowns, making Week 16's final box score a particularly…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 22 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads sensational comeback win
Rivers completed 26 of 38 passes for 313 with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Chargers' 29-28 win over the Chiefs on Thursday. He also threw a game-winning two-point conversion pass to Mike Williams with four seconds remaining.
Analysis: The veteran QB helped the Chargers to what will likely be the most memorable win of their season by overcoming multiple obstacles and leading Los Angeles to 15 fourth-quarter points to seal the victory. Rivers lost Keenan Allen to a hip injury in the first half, but he was able to make do by connecting with the quartet of Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, Travis Benjamin and Antonio Gates for a total of 19 completions and a pair of scores. Rivers saved his best for last, leading an 11-play,…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Mundane performance in win
Rivers completed 19 of 29 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown in the 26-21 victory over the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: The Chargers were able to move the ball effectively between the 20s, but the absence of Melvin Gordon (knee) seemed to stymie what has otherwise been an efficient red-zone offense this season, drastically limiting Rivers' touchdown potential. As a result, the veteran quarterback failed to throw for at least two touchdowns for the first time this campaign, and he posted his fifth-lowest completion percentage in 2018 to boot. His path won't exactly get easier Thursday night against the Chiefs,…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 10:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Commandeers improbable comeback
Rivers completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 299 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: The Chargers' offense was stymied on the road for the better part of three quarters, but Rivers caught fire over the final 14 minutes of the contest and rallied the team to victory. The 37-year-old played within himself, showing his elite accuracy on a bevy of short and medium throws during the late flurry. Rivers has now matched last season's 28-touchdown mark in four less games as he continues to prove that he can play at an elite level even with diminished arm strength. The veteran's fantasy…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 10:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts together historic performance
Rivers completed 28 of 29 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 45-10 win over the Cardinals. He also fumbled once.
Analysis: You couldn't tell by the final score, but the Chargers actually trailed 10-0 at the end of the first quarter as Rivers and company struggled to move the ball. That changed dramatically in the second quarter thanks in large part to the veteran quarterback's heroics, as Rivers would go on to complete his first 25 passes in the contest, an NFL single-game record. Rivers' 96.6 percent completion rate also set a single-game record for quarterbacks who attempted at least 20 passes, capping off a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 400 passing yards
Rivers completed 28 of 43 pass attempts for 401 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Rivers completed 65 percent of his pass attempts and spread the ball around to seven different receivers as he topped 400 passing yards for the second time this season. He completed touchdown passes to Keenan Allen and Antonio Gates on either side of halftime, but he threw multiple interceptions for the first time this season, including a costly one that sparked Denver's comeback in the third quarter. The veteran now has multiple touchdown passes in every game this season and is capable of…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for two scores in 10th straight
Rivers completed 18 of 26 passing attempts for 223 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Raiders. He also had a 1-yard carry.
Analysis: Rivers can thank Melvin Gordon for saving the day and breaking a 66-yard run after a catch in the flat in the third quarter, but the 36-year-old's fantasy owners will take it, however it comes. He hasn't failed to throw for fewer than 200 passing yards and two touchdowns in any game this season and continues to be one of the more reliable quarterbacks in fantasy. Rivers will try to keep it going at home Week 11 against Denver.
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws another two touchdowns in win
Rivers completed 13 of 26 pass attempts for 228 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Rivers had far from a perfect game. The veteran finished with a season-low completion percentage (50), but fantasy owners likely won't be too upset given Rivers tossed another two touchdowns, the ninth straight time he's pulled off the feat dating back to last season. The signal caller will likely have an easier time next week against a struggling Raiders defense that allowed 49ers third-string quarterback Nick Mullens to toss 250-plus yards and three touchdowns in Week 9.
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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