Panthers vs. Chargers: San Diego sleeps through Carolina win

Playing from 1962 to 1970, wide receiver Lance Alworth has his jersey adorning Qualcomm Stadium, his No. 19 retired. Finishing his time in San Diego with 9,584 receiving yards and 81 touchdowns -- it would take more than 40 years for his record to be bested.

Antonio Gates needs 1,300 yards to gain more yards than Alworth, but he will be remembered now for tying the touchdown record with one of the best in team history. It’s a welcome distraction in 2012, and fans will wait until Gates’ jersey joins Alworth’s.

The Panthers, however, have the advantage in recent history. Carolina is 3-1 both straight up and against the spread in their last four meetings against San Diego. Furthermore, the Chargers are only 2-7 straight up and 3-6 against the spread in the past nine games.

The total for the game opened at 46 points and differs at some betting services at 45.5 points.