Tony Romo had a hot first half, throwing two touchdowns as the Cowboys led the Chargers, 21-13, but it was all San Diego in the second half as Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 30-21 win. While the San Diego defense held Dallas scoreless after halftime, Rivers helped sustain long scoring drives and made it a two-score lead when he hit Antonio Gates for a 56-yard touchdown with 7:02 remaining in the game.
Cowboys vs. Chargers 2013 final score: Philip Rivers keeps San Diego alive in AFC West with win
The Chargers trailed by eight at halftime but dominated in the second half to keep pace with the Chiefs and Broncos, while Dallas was unable to build their lead in the NFC East.
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Rivers finished the game going 35-of-42 for 401 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. It was the fifth-most yards he has had in a game during his career and he completed 36 passes for 419 yards against the Eagles just two weeks ago.
Fantasy studs and duds
Rivers, obviously. Danny Woodhead caught two touchdown passes.
DeMarco Murray had 91 total yards and no touchdowns. Ryan Mathews had 103 total yards and no touchdowns. Dez Bryant caught two touchdown passes.
Injury report
Cowboys defensive end George Selvie left the game with a head injury.
Chargers linebacker Dwight Freeney left the game with a quad injury and did not return.
Did they cover?
The Chargers were 1-point underdogs to the Cowboys at home, per OddsShark.com, so they covered easily.
What’s next?
Chargers at Raiders, Oct. 6, 4:25 p.m. ET
Broncos at Cowboys, Oct. 6, 4:25 p.m. ET
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