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Game 20: Bills @ Chargers

November 19, 2017

SubHub Center – Carson, California

My Friends Brooke and Alex

 

Pregame Thoughts

Prediction: Chargers win by 2

 

Results

Final Score: Chargers 54, Bills 24

My Record: 12-8

 

Well, I did get a “win” and some people say a win is a win, but boy was I wrong about the score. I was also wrong about Rivers turning the ball over, he actually played decent.

 

The Game

This will be a quick summary since the game was so boring. I have been spoiled to attend some really good games, so a blowout was bound to happen. The game started off ugly for Nathan Peterman as he threw an interception returned for a touchdown on the opening drive. He finished with 5 interceptions in the first half, an NFL record, and was replaced by Tyrod Taylor. The Bills were able to tie the game at 7-7 but then it was all Chargers. It was 37-7 at halftime and every drive the Chargers had it seemed like the Bills were only playing 10 men on defense (not sure if 12 would have even helped them).

 

Keenan Allen went off, he finished with 12 receptions, 159 yards and 2 TDs. Phillip Rivers had a modest 251 yards and the team had 146 yards rushing of which Melvin Gordon had 80 yards with a score. Not notable, but even Kellen Clemons was 5-5 passing for 33 yards in garbage time. For the Bills LeSean McCoy had 114 yards rushing with a score and it was confirmed Tyrod Taylor will be the starting quarterback moving forward.

 

The Stadium

Overall Rating: D

 

The biggest issue with this stadium is that it is a soccer stadium so even the closest sideline seats are pretty far from the field. Also, it is a lot smaller and compact than other NFL stadiums. I honestly cannot believe the Chargers are playing here for three years!? Kind of crazy they moved right away. I kind of get that they wanted to establish a fan base and a brand, but I still would not have wanted three years at this place.

 

Another bad example is that they added bleachers in one of the end zones but have them covered with banners (not even sponsors, just like “Go Chargers”). The team apparently said it was because there “were not enough bathrooms for the fire code”. HA! Good try there. Its because there aren’t enough fans going to the game. In fact if they had enough to break the fire code, I would be shocked.

 

Love, Hate, Shout Out

Love: Stadiums not in the middle of nowhere. This stadium was a drive from anywhere relevant in LA. It made me appreciate other stadiums that are closer to their city centers and have food/drinks around the stadium to pre-game and post-game at.

 

Hate: This is their temporary stadium. It is a soccer stadium and should remain only soccer. Really the Chargers should have stayed in San Diego a few more years because playing here for 3 more years is not a great experience.

 

Shout Out: Nathan Peterman. You have to feel a little bit bad for him because I think he was thrown into a situation he should not have been in. He did tie an NFL record by throwing 5 interceptions in one half, so there’s that.

 

Fan Tips

Go to “Thunder Alley” before the game, it is a big party and great tailgate (I didn’t get a chance to go, but you should)

 

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Game 2: Chargers @ Broncos

September 11, 2017

Sports Authority Field at Mile High – Denver, Colorado

My Cousins Kailah and Tyler

 

Pregame Thoughts

Broncos win by 14

 

Results

Final Score: Broncos 24, Chargers 21

My Record: 1-1

 

My first win of the season. It ended up being a lot closer than I expected, but it still counts!

 

The Game

The Denver Broncos dominated the first three quarters of the game and should have won by a pretty sizable margin. However, the two turnovers in the 4th quarter got the Chargers back in the game.

 

Neither Phillip Rivers or Trevor Siemian played great. CJ Anderson had some nice runs and ended with 81 rushing yards. Either way, the story of the game was the Broncos Defense with two turnovers, four sacks and a HUGE block to end the game.

 

The block came during the final drive of the game, and really the Chargers should have tied it. Instead, Shelby Harris blocked the potential game tying field goal as time expired. The place went nuts!

 

The Stadium

Overall Rating: A-

 

Sports Authority Field was a great stadium. The one standout special thing was the fans. The place was so loud and literally shaking. Awesome atmosphere. The stands along the top are metal so it creates extra noise, which was cool.

 

A few knocks on the stadium was that they could have used more concessions and a more organized entry. Even when it wasn’t halftime and people were in their seats, the lines were kind of long (maybe I am being picky).

 

I also like how the team comes out to an actual Bronco running on the field too. Makes sense and it is pretty cool.

 

Love, Hate, Shout Out

Love: True fans. You can tell they really love their Broncos and the noise proved it. Every play the fans were engaged in the game. It will be hard to beat this type of atmosphere!

 

Hate: Unorganized entry. The entrance to the stadium could have been better. It may have possibly been because it was close to game time, but with very few metal detectors at only about 8 entry gates, it seems like that wouldn’t have mattered much.

 

Shout Out: Stadium location. It is both out of the city but in the city. You can walk from Pepsi Arena not too far away. There was public transit there too (didn’t take it, but looked like plenty of trains coming constantly).

 

Fan Tips

You can walk to Sports Authority Field from downtown, about 20 minutes.

 

Spend the pregame at Brooklyn’s by the Pepsi Arena. It has great craft beers and good food (about a 10 minute walk across the bridge).