NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Falcons stun Saints, Vikings hold strong

By Dan Parzych | Nov 11, 2019

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 10: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during a NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 10, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

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19. Los Angeles Chargers (16)

Just when it seemed like the Los Angeles Chargers were finally heating up at the right time following a few tough losses, the team missed another golden opportunity to take down the Oakland Raiders on Thursday.

Since the Kansas City Chiefs have proven to be beatable, the argument can be made the AFC West is still up for grabs, and while the Chargers shouldn’t be ruled out just yet, it’s going to be difficult for them to keep up in the race.

It’s tough to blame one individual for a loss like this, but how can Chargers fans not feel frustrated towards Philip Rivers?

Clearly, the veteran’s arm is far from what it used to be, and the three turnovers by Rivers certainly played a major factor in Los Angeles coming up short in this one.

Sooner or later, the Chargers need to realize that Rivers is far from the kind of player he used to be, and it would be a shame to watch a team loaded with talent on both sides of the football let another year go to waste.

And with an upcoming meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s going to be tough to imagine Los Angeles getting back on the winning track in Week 11 as well.

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