Chargers Hang In AFC West Race With 34-14 Win Over Ravens

Previously, Garay came up with a lightning design -- complete with blue dye -- and an evil, yet awesome, Halloween ‘do. This week, it was a somewhat intricate beard pattern and wild green hair.

Because we missed a few, here’s his breast cancer awareness riboon:

Mathews finished the game with 26 carries for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Tolbert carried the ball eight times for 40 yards and a score of his own. All three of their touchdowns came from just a few yards out, but Tolbert’s celebration following his touchdown was memorable as he seemed to attempt a truffle shuffle in the end zone.

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It’s almost as if NFL officials are asking for some form of contact when signaling a touchdown. Think about it: When someone extends their arms above their head, isn’t it a natural reaction to want to high-five them? Maybe after all these years, referees have actually been wanting to join in on the celebration.

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Mathews hasn’t had the most impressive game as he’s carried the ball 15 times for just 44 yards, but he certainly made an impressive play in scoring his second touchdown of the evening. In fact, it’d be hard to draw up a better play than “Hey Ryan just fly almost five yards and make sure the ball crosses the goal line okay thank you!”

The Chargers have a 24-point lead over the Ravens and have now broken a record, becoming the first team to ever score on its first five drives since the Ravens entered the league. They’ve also scored three rushing touchdowns in the game -- quite a feat since Baltimore’s defense had only allowed six total through its first 13 games of the season.

Rivers’ first touchdown pass of the game came on a 28-yard strike to Floyd to move his passing totals to 227 yards as he’s completed 14 of his 19 passing attempts. Rivers was solid in the first half, but his running backs punched the football into the end zone for both of their scores, leaving the quarterback’s numbers a bit less impressive than they should have been.

The Chargers are fighting for their playoff lives in the game as they look to improve their record to seven wins and losses apiece. The AFC Wild Card is still a possibility, though it likely wouldn’t be with a loss.

Rivers ended the first half with 170 yards through the air as he completed 11 of his 15 passing attempts, but the running backs vultured both touchdowns after the passing game did most of the dirty work. Mathews has carried the ball eight times for a total of 11 yards while Tolbert has three carries for a meager two yards and the touchdown.

For more on the Ravens head over to Baltimore Beat Down. For more on the chargers, check out Bolts From The Blue. Follow the rest of Week 15 at SB Nation NFL.

For more on the Ravens head over to Baltimore Beat Down. For more on the chargers, check out Bolts From The Blue. Follow the rest of Week 15 at SB Nation NFL.

For more on the Ravens head over to Baltimore Beat Down. For more on the chargers, check out Bolts From The Blue. Follow the rest of Week 15 at SB Nation NFL.