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01-14-2008, 07:15 PM
Chargers' Rivers questionable for title game with knee injury
SAN DIEGO -- Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a sprained ligament in his right knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC championship game against the undefeated New England Patriots*.
Rivers injured his medial collateral ligament when he landed awkwardly after completing a 56-yard screen pass to Darren Sproles for a touchdown on the final play of the third quarter in Sunday's 28-24 upset of Indianapolis.
Coach Norv Turner compared Rivers' situation with that of tight end Antonio Gates, who dislocated his left big toe in a wild-card win over Tennessee, sat out practice all week and then played against the Colts.
"Right now it's probably questionable in terms of playing in the game, but he's got a chance," Turner said Monday. "That will be a day-to-day thing and we'll monitor it as the week goes on."
Billy Volek took over and led the go-ahead drive, scoring the winning touchdown on a 1-yard sneak.
Two-time NFL rushing champion LaDainian Tomlinson was injured on an 8-yard run during the second quarter and sat out the second half with an injured left knee, but said he expects to play.
"It's doing alright, it's a little sore today," Tomlinson said. "I think I'll definitely be able to play. I think they have me listed as questionable, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to play."
Tomlinson finished with seven rushes for 28 yards and one reception for 20 yards. He was replaced by Michael Turner, who rushed for 71 yards on 17 carries.
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SAN DIEGO -- Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has a sprained ligament in his right knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC championship game against the undefeated New England Patriots*.
Rivers injured his medial collateral ligament when he landed awkwardly after completing a 56-yard screen pass to Darren Sproles for a touchdown on the final play of the third quarter in Sunday's 28-24 upset of Indianapolis.
Coach Norv Turner compared Rivers' situation with that of tight end Antonio Gates, who dislocated his left big toe in a wild-card win over Tennessee, sat out practice all week and then played against the Colts.
"Right now it's probably questionable in terms of playing in the game, but he's got a chance," Turner said Monday. "That will be a day-to-day thing and we'll monitor it as the week goes on."
Billy Volek took over and led the go-ahead drive, scoring the winning touchdown on a 1-yard sneak.
Two-time NFL rushing champion LaDainian Tomlinson was injured on an 8-yard run during the second quarter and sat out the second half with an injured left knee, but said he expects to play.
"It's doing alright, it's a little sore today," Tomlinson said. "I think I'll definitely be able to play. I think they have me listed as questionable, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to play."
Tomlinson finished with seven rushes for 28 yards and one reception for 20 yards. He was replaced by Michael Turner, who rushed for 71 yards on 17 carries.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d805fcf27&template=with-video&confirm=true