San Diego Chargers (7-7) Face Off Against Detroit Lions (9-5)

Filed under Game Preview on December 22nd, 2011

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The San Diego Chargers attempt to increase their three-game winning streak when they go on the road to take on the Detroit Lions. CBS will broadcast the game at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday. San Diego goes in with a 7-7 overall record and 2-4 away record on the season. Detroit sports a 9-5 overall record and 4-3 home record.

Last week, the Chargers hammered the Ravens 34-14. Antwan Barnes finished with six tackles and four sacks. Ryan Mathews also had a nice game, with 26 carries for 90 yards, reaching the end zone twice. The Lions come into the game fresh off a close 28-27 victory over the Raiders. Matthew Stafford gave an impressive effort, scoring four times in addition to going 29 for 52 for 391 yards and no picks. Another solid outing came from Calvin Johnson, who scored twice in addition to 214 yards on nine catches.

The Lions' run defense gives up an average of 135.8 yards per game, 27th in the league, and might provide San Diego with increased production in the running game.

Chargers Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
B+	87.6	P. Rivers	319	503	4,015	23	17

Lions Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	96.4	M. Stafford	356	568	4,145	33	14

Chargers Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	96.1	R. Mathews	RB	211	1,033	4.9	6
B-	81.7	M. Tolbert	FB	107	425	4.0	7
C	74.6	J. Hester	FB	25	82	3.3	0

Lions Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	94.1	J. Best	RB	84	390	4.6	2
C+	79.2	M. Morris	RB	71	281	4.0	1
B	83.7	K. Smith	RB	48	272	5.7	3

Chargers Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A-	90.2	V. Jackson	WR	56	1,036	18.5	8
B	86.3	M. Floyd	WR	30	634	21.1	3
A+	98.9	A. Gates	TE	55	632	11.5	6

Lions Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	C. Johnson	WR	81	1,335	16.5	14
B-	80.1	N. Burleson	WR	61	629	10.3	3
B	86.5	B. Pettigrew	TE	67	581	8.7	4