Rivers: Chargers in better rhythm during 2-0 start

By Bernie Wilson

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Sept. 17 2012 4:35 p.m. MDT

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in San Diego.

Lenny Ignelzi, Associated Press

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Summary

The San Diego Chargers like the feel of being 2-0 for the first time in coach Norv Turner's six seasons as head coach.

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers like the feel of being 2-0 for the first time in coach Norv Turner's six seasons as head coach.

Quarterback Philip Rivers says the Chargers are a little more in sync and playing better than this time last year, when they were heading toward a somewhat disjointed 4-1 start. A six-game losing streak followed, which was just enough to keep the Chargers out of the playoffs for the second straight year.

San Diego beat Tennessee 38-10 on Sunday, when they got big performances from backups Dante Rosario and Jackie Battle. Rosario, the third-string tight end, caught a career-high three touchdown passes from Rivers and Battle had two 1-yard scoring runs in the fourth quarter.

Up next is a home game Sunday against Atlanta, which played Denver on Monday night.

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