AFC West Underdogs: A San Diego Chargers Franchise Story (Madden 15)

[MrKiNgOfSpAdEs]

Upset in San Diego!:

In what may turn out to be the wildest game of the year, the Seahawks prove again that they are not the same team on the road that they are at home. This game was an absolute upset though.

The Chargers got ahead early with a 10-0 lead, their defense was dominating early, tackling, stopping Beast Mode, and pressuring Russell Wilson. At the 6 yard line, Russell Wilson threw a pass up for grabs and Zach Miller came down with it and ran 94 yards to the end zone, 10-7 game. This was probably 1 of only 2 mistakes by the Chargers defense all day. The next mistake came on Seattle's next drive where Doug Baldwin took a touchdown 32 yards for a score, a couple missed tackles didn't help the Chargers on this one.

The Chargers fought hard and took the lead late in the 4th, but Seattle struck upon some luck. Russell Wilson on 4th and 21, after being sacked twice, threw the ball up for grabs again, but thankfully for the Chargers, Brandon Flowers was there to knock it down, but the ball bounced off of his foot and into Wide Receiver Kevin Norwood's hands, who ran it into the end zone. It was a completely freak play and the Chargers fans were thinking about 0-2. Kellen Clemens responded and exceeded all expectation leading the Chargers down the field, partially in thanks to a huge play by Eddie Royal bringing them down to the 1, where they set up Nick Novak for a game winning field goal, Novak bounced back big too.

Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers
Sep 15, 2014	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Seattle Seahawks (0-1-1)	0	14	3	7	24
San Diego Chargers (1-1-0)	7	3	3	13	26

Team Stats Comparison
	SEA	SDG
Total Offense	424	337
Rushing Yards	95	115
Passing Yards	329	222
First Downs	13	18
Punt Return Yards	21	32
Kick Return Yards	69	109
Total Yards	514	478
Turnovers	2	0
3rd Down Converstion	1-8	7-18
4th Down Conversion	1-1	3-3
2-Point Conversion	0-0	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	0-1	5-5 2TD/3FG
Penalties	1-10	2-20
Posession Time	18:45	37:14

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		SEA	SDG
3:40	(SDG) A. Gates 4 Yd Pass from K. Clemens (PAT Good)	0	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		SEA	SDG
11:22	(SDG) N. Novak 41 Yd Field Goal	0	10
8:48	(SEA) Z. Miller 94 Yd Pass from R. Wilson (PAT Good)	7	10
6:20	(SEA) D. Baldwin 32 Yd Pass from R. Wilson (PAT Good)	14	10
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		SEA	SDG
10:07	(SEA) S. Hauschka 39 Yd Field Goal	17	10
3:09	(SDG) N. Novak 32 Yd Field Goal	17	13
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		SEA	SDG
5:33	(SDG) R. Matthews 1 Yd Run (PAT Good)	17	20
1:50	(SDG) N. Novak 47 Yd Field Goal	17	23
0:48	(SEA) K. Norwood 66 Yd Pass from R. Wilson (PAT Good)	24	23
0:00	(SDG) N. Novak 18 Yd Field Goal	24	26

Seattle Seahawks PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Clemens 25/32 245 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD R. Matthews 27 78 2.8 1 D. Woodhead 7 30 4.2 0 D. Brown 4 5 1.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD M. Floyd 7 70 10.0 0 K. Allen 5 37 7.4 0 E. Royal 4 102 25.5 0 A. Gates 4 21 5.2 1 R. Matthews 3 22 7.3 0 D. Woodhead 2 -7 -3.5 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK K. Allen 4 0 M. Floyd 3 0 K. Dunlap 0 1 D. Fluker 1 0 J. Clary 1 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD K. Reyes 6 (3TFL) 3 0 0 M. Gilchrist 6 (1FF) 0 0 0 D. Butler 7 (1TFL, 1FR) 0 0 0 S. Lissemore 3 (2TFL) 2 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG N. Novak 4/4 2/2 14 47 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 M. Scifres 5 172 34.4 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD E. Royal 5 109 21.8 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD E. Royal 3 32 10.6 0

San Diego Chargers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT R. Wilson 17/22 345 3 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD M. Lynch 13 49 3.7 0 R. Wilson 5 44 8.8 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Z. Miller 4 130 32.5 1 P. Harvin 4 28 7.0 0 D. Baldwin 3 53 17.6 1 K. Norwood 2 76 38.0 1 J. Kearse 2 35 17.5 0 S. Rice 2 23 11.5 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK J. Kearse 4 0 S. Rice 1 0 L. Jeanpierre 1 0 M. Bowie 0 2 J.Carpenter 0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD B. Irvin 12 (1TFL) 0 0 0 K. Chancellor 9 (2TFL) 1 0 0 B. Wagner 9 (2TFL) 0 0 0 E. Thomas 7 0 0 0 J. Lane 6 (1TFL) 0 0 0 M. Bennet 6 (2TFL) 0 0 0 C. Avril 4 (2TFL) 2 0 0 R. Sherman 5 0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG S. Haushcka 1/1 3/3 6 40 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 J. Ryan 5 169 31.8 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD P Harvin 1 18 18.0 0 P. Adams 3 51 17.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD P. Harvin 3 21 7.0 0

[MrKiNgOfSpAdEs]

I am trying to think of a way to get you guys a little more involved; I was thinking maybe of answering your questions as the Owner/Coach, using your questions as the post-game press conferences and such.

Also, I am thinking of listing the re-signings, free agents, and some draft prospects at the end of the season and taking some of your guys' advice and what not, such as if you think I should offer a certain player a contract, I will see what I can do.

What do you guys think? I would like this to be more viewer friendly.

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Matchup Preview *|* September 22, 2014
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San Diego Chargers (1-1-0, 0-1 Away)		Buffalo Bills (0-2-0, 0-1 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 974 Total Yards 728 659 Total Offensive Yards 545 409 Passing Yards 355 250 Rushing Yards 190 16.5 Points Per Game 8.0 2 Passing TD 1 1 Rushing TD 0 38 First Downs 23 7 Red Zone Attempts 2 3TD/3FG Red Zone TD-FG 1FG 85% Red Zone Percentage 50% Defensive Stats Comparison 737 Total Yards Allowed 603 598 Passing Yards Allowed 449 139 Rushing Yards Allowed 154 62 Points Allowed 32 7 Sacks 4 3 Fumble Recoveries 0 0 Interceptions 0 31.0 Points Per Game 16.0 5 Red Zone Attempts 4 2TD/2FG Red Zone TD-FG 2TD/2FG 80% Red Zone Percentage 100% Injury Report Philip Rivers/Torn Pectoral IR Kyle Williams/Torn Tricep 8 Weeks Kraig Urbik/Upper Arm Fracture 1 Week Corey Graham/Torn Bicep 6 Weeks Game Notes After coming off a wild finish in San Diego against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, the team takes on a less than stellar Bills team that is in the bottom of the league offensively. The Chargers are one of the worst defenses though, so can the Bills exploit one of the weakest defenses in the league?

[MrKiNgOfSpAdEs]

Thriller in Buffalo:

The Chargers, already without Philip Rivers, are suffering badly from an injury bug, yet they keep on kicking. Running Back Ryan Matthews and Tight End Antonio Gates both left the game and went into the locker room, they didn't return and reports indicate Matthews has a Broken Jaw.

The Bills had trouble running the ball all day, besides a long run from E.J. Manuel on a option play. Other than that, the Chargers were all over the field. They only gave up 141 yards through the air at the end of the day and that was an early problem for them in the first two weeks. They got it together today. Donald Butler is making a name for himself, as is Melvin Ingram; both are constantly in the backfield.

On the offensive side of the ball, 2nd string, and now starting Quarterback, Kellen Clemens continues to progress in this offense. Today he threw a pick on a horrible play call in the red zone, but also fumbled the ball once. He made up for his mistakes though, with accurate passes down field all day, throwing three beautiful bombs, one to Allen, one to Floyd, and an incredible pass to E. Royal for a 52 yard TD.

Danny Woodhead is the first back to eclipse 100 yards on the ground this season, but the Chargers still hope that Ryan Matthews can get back on the field soon.

San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills
Sep 22, 2014	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
San Diego Chargers (2-1-0)	3	3	11	7	24
Buffalo Bills (0-3-0)	0	7	0	14	21

Team Stats Comparison
	SDG	BUF
Total Offense	476	266
Rushing Yards	153	125
Passing Yards	323	141
First Downs	22	9
Punt Return Yards	37	0
Kick Return Yards	33	84
Total Yards	546	350
Turnovers	2	0
3rd Down Converstion	8-17	5-11
4th Down Conversion	4-5	0-0
2-Point Conversion	1-1	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1TD/3FG	2TD
Penalties	4-30	0-0
Posession Time	32:48	23:10

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		SDG	BUF
0:29	(SDG) N. Novak 26 Yd Filed Goal	3	0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		SDG	BUF
6:06	(BUF) S. Chandler 17 Yd Pass from E. Manuel (PAT Good)	3	7
0:00	(SDG) N. Novak 20 Yd Field Goal	6	7
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		SDG	BUF
9:53	(SDG) N. Novak 33 Yd Field Goal	9	7
4:15	(SDG) D. Brown 4 Yd Run (2pt Good)	17	7
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		SDG	BUF
12:36	(BUF) C. Spiller 10 Yd Run (PAT Good)	17	14
9:45	(SDG) E. Royal 52 Yd Pass from K. Clemens (PAT Good)	24	14
1:52	(BUF) S. Watkins 23 Yd Pass from E. Manuel	24	21

San Diego Chargers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Clemens 27/40 342 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD D. Woodhead 20 114 5.7 0 D. Brown 10 18 1.8 1 R. Matthews 4 15 3.7 0 M. Grice 1 8 8.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD M. Floyd 7 70 10.0 0 K. Allen 6 101 16.8 0 D. Woodhead 4 19 4.7 0 E. Royal 4 88 22.0 1 S. Ajirotutu 2 32 16.0 0 L. Green 1 13 13.0 0 A. Gates 1 15 15.0 0 D. Brown 1 0 0 0 R. Matthews 1 4 4.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK K. Dunlap 1 0 C. Watt 1 0 M. Harris 1 0 J. Clary 0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD M. Ingram 9 (2TFL) 0 0 0 D. Butler 7 (4TFL) 1 0 0 D. Freeney 5 (1TFL) 0 0 0 M. Gilchrist 6 (3TFL) 0 0 0 B. Flowers 4 0 0 0 C. Liuget 2 (1TFL) 1 0 0 K. Geathers 1 (1TFL) 1 0 0 K. Reyes 2 0.5 0 0 S. Lissemore 2 (1TFL) 0.5 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG N. Novak 3/4 1/1 10 34 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 M. Scifres 1 26 26.0 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD E. Royal 3 33 11.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD E. Royal 3 37 12.3 0

Buffalo Bills PASSING C/A YDS TD INT E. Manuel 18/20 165 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD C. Spiller 14 43 3.0 1 E. Manuel 6 82 13.6 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD C. Spiller 4 13 3.2 0 S. Watkins 4 45 11.2 1 R. Woods 4 49 12.2 0 S. Chandler 3 30 10.0 1 M. Williams 3 28 9.3 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK C. Glenn 1 1 D. Dickerson 1 0 S. Chandler 1 0 B. Campbell 0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD K. Alonso 15 (4TFL) 0 0 0 D. Williams 10 0 0 0 A. Williams 9 0 0 0 B. Spikes 8 0 0 0 L. McKelvin 4 (1TFL) 0 0 0 M. Williams 4 0 0 0 M. Dareus 3 (1TFL) 1 0 0 S. Gilmore 2 0 1 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG D. Carpenter 0/0 3/3 3 0 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Z. Mesko 6 206 34.0 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD M. Goodwin 3 63 21.0 0 C. Spiller 1 21 21.0 0

[MrKiNgOfSpAdEs]

Injury Updates:

Ryan Matthews suffered a Broken Jaw against the Bills, but it looks like he will back on the field sooner than expected. Matthews is expected to miss at least a week possibly 2.

Antonio Gates reportedly suffered a bruised sternum against the Bills and was kept in the locker room for precautionary reasons, he is listed as day to day right now.

[Gronk4M13]

Who would have thought that Kellen Clemens would help you win two straight? Following.

[MrKiNgOfSpAdEs]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gronk4M13

Who would have thought that Kellen Clemens would help you win two straight? Following.

I didn't think it would happen either, against the Seahawks no less, but the past two games have been a little weird. The Seattle one was just strange, miracle plays all over the place.

I was thinking I might have to look for another QB in the offseason to sit behind Rivers, but if Clemens continues to put up production for me, I might not have to.

By the way, I tried to make the sliders as realistic as possible, just wondering how the stats are looking so far? Let me know if they are unrealistic in places. I am having a little problem with the opposing QB's completing almost everything, so I am working on that, but otherwise what do you think?

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Matchup Preview *|* September 28, 2014
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Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3-0, 0-2-0 Away)		San Diego Chargers (2-1-0, 1-0-0 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 1119 Total Yards 1520 750 Total Offensive Yards 1135 646 Passing Yards 732 104 Rushing Yards 403 15.7 Points Per Game 19.0 2 Passing TD 3 2 Rushing TD 2 35 First Downs 60 8 Red Zone Attempts 12 4TD/3FG Red Zone TD-FG 4TD/6FG 87% Red Zone Percentage 83% Defensive Stats Comparison 1066 Total Yards Allowed 1003 715 Passing Yards Allowed 739 351 Rushing Yards Allowed 264 84 Points Allowed 83 2 Sacks 12 4 Fumble Recoveries 3 4 Interceptions 0 28.0 Points Per Game 27.7 11 Red Zone Attempts 7 4TD/4FG Red Zone TD-FG 4TD/2FG 72% Red Zone Percentage 85% Injury Report Luke Joeckel/ Broken Toe 1 Week Philip Rivers/ Torn Pectoral IR Toby Gerhart/ Dislocated Ankle 3 Weeks Ryan Matthews/ Broken Jaw Questionable Jordan Todman/ Groin 2 Weeks Game Notes Enter important notes about this game...