The San Diego Chargers (11-3) got a big kick from Nate Kaeding with only 3 seconds left to lift them over the Cincinnati Bengals (9-5).  There wasn’t much doubt that Kaeding’s 52-yarder was good as soon as he kicked it, and this win sealed the AFC West Title for the Chargers.  Philip Rivers had a decent day, but did turn the ball over too many times.  He finished with 308 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions on 24/38 passes.  His favorite target on the day was Vincent Jackson who had a very strong game.  Jackson had 5 catches for 108 yards, including 2 touchdown catches.  The Chargers did not get enough out of their running game though, finishing with only 70 yards as a team.  They are going to need more out of LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles come playoff time.

The Chargers defense played very well for three quarters, but they blew an 11-point lead in the 4th quarter.  They also let Bengals’ quarterback Carson Palmer throw for over 300 yards for the first time since the 2007 season.  Palmer went 27/40 for 314 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception.  They did do a good job containing the Bengals talented running back Cedric Benson to only 53 yards on 15 carries.  This was an exciting last second win for the Chargers who beat a team determined to win for their former teammate Chris Henry, who tragically died three days before the game.  The Chargers have now won nine straight games.