Bolts trample Pats 41-17

Posted on | October 3, 2005 | No Comments

What can I say about these chargers… After stumbling through the first two games the bolts are back on track. With a few changes in the first two games the bolts could be 4-0 right now. But with their second win the bolts are 2-2 and tied for 2nd in the AFC West. With the win the Chargers also snapped the Patriots 21 game winning streak at home.

9/10 Experts Blame Injuries
…and the same 9/10 experts said the Pats will overcome the injuries… So when were they wrong? The Patriots have come out and said they can’t blame the injuries, they were just out played. Injuries had to be a factor in this game and the chargers took advantage of it. It became painfully obvious when Michael Turner ran over Rodney Harrison’s replacement in the 4th qtr. Marty has commented on something being wrong in Boston.

The offensive line stood strong again and allowed 0 sacks on the day. This is a vast improvement over the first 2 weeks where Brees was constantly pressured and LT couldn’t find a running lane. So I give full credit for the 2 wins to the offensive line. Brees has been great, Gates has his grove, McCardell is looking like a #1 receiver and LT… well he’s LT. Amazing as always.

Scoring summary.

Kaeding Field Goal from 42 yards. (3-0)
Dillon 1 Yd TD Run. (3-7)
Brees to McCardell 11yd TD (10-7)
Brady to Dwight 33yd TD (10-14)
LT 8 Yd TD Scamper (17-14)
Vinatieri 24 yd Field Goal. (17-17)
LT TD Run (24-17)
Breese to Caldwell 28 yard TD (31-17)
Kaeding Field Goal from 21 yards (34-17)
Edwards Interception, pitch to Hart for TD (41-17)

Game Notes:

41 Pts was most against the Pats since Nov.8 1998.
LT Extends Consecutive TD game to 16.
LT’s 134 yds is the 2nd time in 16 games the pats have allowed more then 100 yrds.
Ex Charger Tim Dwight caught his 2nd TD for the Pats this year.
Flutie took a few of the bolts to the RedSox games after the chargers win.
Bolts have scored 86 in two games.
26 First Downs, 36:38 Time of Possession, 431 net yards, 5 Touch Downs, 2 Field Goals

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