The Patriots are back in San Diego for the first time since they crushed the Chargers playoff hopes in the 2006 playoffs with a late come from behind win in the AFC Divisional Playoff game. It will forever be remembered for Troy Brown stripping the ball after an interception that would have pretty much sealed the game for the Bolts. But in the end Tom Brady & Co. stuck it to them, a few guys mimicked steriod tester Shawne Merriman’s “Light’s Out Dance” on the lightning bolt at centerfield and we got to hear LaDainian Tomlinson whine and cry. By the way what’s sweeter for Patriots fans? The Peyton Manning face or Tomlinson sitting on the bench watching instead of playing?
Kick off is at 8:15 p.m. on NBC for the nationally televised game and in case you missed it don’t forget to check out the official Sox & Dawgs Week 6 Patriots-Chargers game preview. It has everything you need to prepare for the game including the rosters for both teams, the line on the game, series history, news and notes and the radio and tv broadcast information for the matchup.
Patriots RB Laurence Maroney has “issues” but he isn’t saying what they are.
The Oakland Raiders got a warning letter from the NFL regarding Crazy Al’s charges of the Patriots tampering with Randy Moss.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels spoke to media this week.
New England could be thin in the backfield on Sunday night with LaMont Jordan listed as doubtful with a calf injury and Maroney listed as questionable with a shoulder injury. So with that in mind the Patriots promoted rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. To make room for him they released WR Maurice Price.
Patriots S Rodney Harrison and Tampa Bay Rays OF/DH Cliff Floyd were friends growing up in Chicago.
Getting to know…Rookie LB Gary Guyton, who signed as a rookie free agent and improves each and everyday.
San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson says he doesn’t think the Patriots are a rivalry team for the Chargers because San Diego hasn’t beaten them in a while. Make sure you read some of the comments from the Chargers fans. It seems Tomlinson is wearing on them.
It took until Wednesday to do it but the Chargers sold enough tickets to lift to local blackout of the game. You’d think with all the success and the great players they have selling out, especially against New England, wouldn’t be an issue.
When it comes down to it the San Diego offense just isn’t on the field enough.
San Diego based Pony Footwear will be passing out posters Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium to tailgating Chargers fans…of Patriots WR Randy Moss.
