The San Diego Chargers open their 2012 home schedule against the Tennessee Titans Sunday. The two teams both have concerns in the running game coming out of Week 1, though San Diego left Oakland with a 22-14 win and the Titans got beat down by New England at home, 34-13.
Titans Vs. Chargers: Game Time, TV Schedule, Odds And More
The Titans and Chargers both need to get the running game going on Sunday, when they meet in San Diego.
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Chargers tailback Ryan Mathews was out on Monday night, and without him San Diego rushed only 20 times for 32 yards. A turnover-free, short passing game from Philip Rivers (24-33 for 231, 1 TD), the error-prone Oakland special teams, and a defense that held the Raiders to 45 rushing yards all combined to get the Chargers out of town with a win.
Tennessee totaled a mere 20 yards on the ground against the Patriots; Chris Johnson ran for four yards on 11 attempts. Starting quarterback Jake Locker (23-32, 229, 1 TD, 1 INT) is questionable for Sunday's game with a left shoulder injury, and has been splitting practice time with backup Matt Hasselbeck.
Tennessee-San Diego kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday from Qualcomm Stadium, on CBS. The Chargers opened as seven-point favorites and are now giving six at most online books.
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