Through five games, the Chargers have used four guys at center, three different guards, two right and left tackles ... sing it with me now ...
"And a quarterback who's MVP."
Philip Rivers has been just a shade shy of miraculous in 2014. In addition to the offensive line's troubles, Rivers has dealt with the loss of three running backs (Donald Brown will not play Sunday in Oakland after suffering a concussion against the Jets); playmaking tight end Ladarius Green being slowed by an injury; and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Malcom Floyd dealing with nagging leg issues.
Floyd, center Rich Ohrnberger and tackle D.J. Fluker are all questionable. And Rivers will probably still throw for 275 yards and three touchdowns.
Against overwhelming odds, and even basic logic, the Chargers have the 8th-best scoring offense in the NFL, and it's because of Philip Rivers. In an almost Bizarro World twist on this season, the only game this season the Chargers have scored fewer than 20 points was the first one, when they were at their healthiest.
Since then, they've averaged 29 points a game and won four in a row, despite losing a new starter every week.
Credit General Manager Tom Telesco for finding talented depth to fill the holes. Credit the Chargers coaching staff for getting new players ready to go on short notice. Credit the Bolts defense for allowing an NFL-low 12.6 points a game.
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But, mostly, credit Philip Rivers for overseeing one of the most efficient attacks in the league while, as he says, meeting a guy on Wednesday and playing with him on Sunday.
