Let’s see now:
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the NFL in total defense.
They are first in pass defense, second against the rush, and tops in sacks.
The Chargers can’t run the ball. (Just ask LaDainian Tomlinson, who has made an issue of it all week.)
They can pass; but they can’t protect the quarterback too well.
On top of all that, the Chargers were underwhelming in a one-point escape at home against lowly Kansas City last week.
So how can the Chargers possibly beat Pittsburgh?
Remember, Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger is banged up and has one TD pass along with eight interceptions his last three games.
But therein lies the rub for the Chargers: They have recorded ZERO turnovers in the past 13 quarters.
It all comes down to the Chargers creating some turnovers or suffering their third loss in the past four games.
Predictions:Steelers 21, Chargers 17Utah 38, San Diego State 10

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I came across a good post today on orting.blogspot.com.
The first bit is quoted here:

Let’s see now:
You can stick a fork in the New England Patriots without Tom Brady.
The Indianapolis Colts looked horrible against the Chicago Bears, even with Peyton Manning.
The San Diego Chargers will miss greatly Shawne Merriman on an already beleaguered defense.
The Jacksonville Jaguars couldn’t even beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 1.
So who does that leave as the early frontrunner in the AFC?
How about the Pittsburgh Steelers …
Few people are talking about the Ben Roethlisberger-led Steelers; this less than three seasons after their Super Bowl victory.
But with all the “powerhouses” in the AFC falling around them, Pittsburgh could once again figure in the hunt at the end.
One week does not a season make … but it makes the once-dominating AFC seem like a weakened bunch in 2008.
Weekend Predictions:Chargers 24, Denver 13San Jose State 31, San Diego State 23

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Of the first three quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL draft, two have won Super Bowls and one has not.
The haves are Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Eli Manning of the New York Giants.
The have not is Philip Rivers of the Chargers.
Now another question looms on the horizon: Which of the last two Chargers’ starting quarterbacks will win a Super Bowl first?
Will it be Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints or Rivers?
Brees took the Saints to the 2006 NFC championship game; Rivers led the Chargers to the 2007 AFC championship game.
Neither has played in the Super Bowl.
We know for a fact that Rivers has the cast around him to reach this season’s Super Bowl.
Ditto with Brees in New Orleans; especially now that the Saints have traded for former New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey.
Who will win the Super Bowl first? Brees or Rivers?
It’s your call.

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