05-Nov-2009 05:48am
 
Philip Rivers
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#17 Philip Rivers
 Pos: Quarterback
NFL Team: SDG
Injury: OK
Experience: 6
College: North Carolina State
Height: 77
Weight: 228
Born: 12/8/1981
 Year  Tm  Gm  Cmp  Att  Yds  TDs  Int  Sack  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum 
PROJSDG37612812540
2008SDG163124784004341125318404
2007SDG162774603152211522293316
2006SDG16284460338722928475302
2005SDG1612221150131-100
SUMMARY
Quarterback Rank: #5   
Overall: #43


The Chargers became more of a pass-first team last season and Rivers was a direct benefactor. He had a breakout season, throwing for a career-high, 4,004 yards and 34 touchdowns. Rivers was among the league leaders in several categories. Rivers had at least a touchdown in all but a game and scored two or more scores in 13 of 16 games. He also had just 11 interceptions, giving him just 35 interceptions in three full seasons as starter. Rivers is an accurate passer with a strong arm. He doesn't have great foot speed, but moves around the pocket well and can make plays on the move. The Chargers offense remains one of the best and is leaning towards the pass a little more these days with Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson as his favorite targets.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Rivers showed his potential last season and moved into the elite category for fantasy quarterbacks. He is a top-five option. Don't count on a repeat of last season but he can come close for a good Chargers offensive teams. We would feel very comfortable with having Rivers as your starting quarterback this season.
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 18-for-30 for 268 yards with three touchdown passes Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Fantasy Impact: Rivers continues to play at a very high level.
Source: KFFL.com
The Associated Press reports the Denver Broncos defense sacked San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers five times in Week 6, including three times in the fourth quarter.
Fantasy Impact: Rivers was pressured all night, but still finished with decent fantasy numbers.
Source: KFFL.com
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 25-for-45 for a career-high 436 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Fantasy Impact: This looked like last season as the Chargers couldn't run, so Rivers aired it out. Rivers is a top No. 1 fantasy quarterback because he is capable of games like this.
Source: KFFL.com
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers lead the team to his 10th fourth-quarter comeback victory in Week 1.
Source: KFFL.com
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers had another good preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29. He hit 10-of-15 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown. It was previously believed that Rivers would play into the third quarter, but the coaching staff must have liked what they saw out of him because he left the game for good during the second quarter.
Source: KFFL.com
ESPNews reports the San Diego Chargers have agreed to a six-year contract extension with QB Philip Rivers worth $92 million. The deal includes between $38 and $39 million in guaranteed money.
Source: KFFL.com
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers played in a little more than 1 1/2 quarters Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Arizona Cardinals and completed was 5-for-7 with 116 yards passing and no touchdowns. However, he was sacked four times during the game.
Fantasy Impact: The offensive line is a concern right now, but it is a little early to get too worked up.
Source: KFFL.com
San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers saw limited action Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Seattle Seahawks. He went 5 of 8 for 26 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Source: KFFL.com
Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers could start contract extension talks with QB Philip Rivers in the near future since the other two first-round quarterbacks in his draft class have already received extensions.
Source: KFFL.com
Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers wore a brace on his right knee during practice Sunday, Aug. 2. Rivers said he plans to wear it during the season for extra protection.
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Quarterbacks
 # 1  Drew BreesNOR  
 # 2  Tom BradyNWE  
 # 3  Peyton ManningIND  
 # 4  Aaron RodgersGNB Hot
 # 5  Philip RiversSDG  
 # 6  Kurt WarnerARI  
 # 7  Tony RomoDAL  
 # 8  Donovan McNabbPHI  
 # 9  Matt SchaubHOU Hot
 # 10  Jay CutlerCHI  
 # 11  Matt RyanATL  
 # 12  Carson PalmerCIN  
 # 13  Ben RoethlisbergerPIT  
 # 14  Eli ManningNYG  
 # 15  Matt HasselbeckSEA  
 # 16  Brett FavreMIN  
 # 17  Trent EdwardsBUF Sleeper
 # 18  Jake DelhommeCAR Cold
 # 19  David GarrardJAC  
 # 20  Chad PenningtonMIA  
 # 21  Matt CasselKAN Injury Concern
 # 22  Joe FlaccoBAL  
 # 23  Kyle OrtonDEN Sleeper
 # 24  Jason CampbellWAS  
 # 25  Mark SanchezNYJ  
 # 26  Shaun HillSFO  
 # 27  Marc BulgerSTL Injury Concern
 # 28  JaMarcus RussellOAK  
 # 29  Kerry CollinsTEN  
 # 30  Matthew StaffordDET  
 # 31  Byron LeftwichTAM  
 # 32  Brady QuinnCLE  
 # 33  Daunte CulpepperDET  
 # 34  Josh FreemanTAM  
 # 35  Sage RosenfelsMIN  
 # 36  Derek AndersonCLE  
 # 37  Alex SmithSFO  
 # 38  Matt LeinartARI  
 # 39  Chris SimmsDEN Injury Concern
 # 40  Vince YoungTEN Cold
 # 41  Kellen ClemensNYJ  
 # 42  Jon KitnaDAL  
 # 43  Tyler ThigpenMIA  
 # 44  Pat WhiteMIA  
 # 45  Brodie CroyleKAN  
 # 46  Tarvaris JacksonMIN  
 # 47  Luke McCownJAC  
 # 48  Kevin KolbPHI  
 # 49  Drew StantonDET  
 # 50  Brett RatliffCLE  
 # 51  Troy SmithBAL  
 # 52  Kyle BollerSTL  
 # 53  Chad HenneMIA  
 # 54  Michael VickPHI  
 # 55  Rex GrossmanHOU  
 # 56  Billy VolekSDG  
 # 57  David CarrNYG  
 # 58  Patrick RamseyTEN  
 # 59  Seneca WallaceSEA  
 # 60  Tom BrandstaterDEN  
 # 61  Dan OrlovskyHOU  
 # 62  Mark BrunellNOR  
 # 63  Jim SorgiIND  
 # 64  Josh McCownCAR  
 # 65  Chris RedmanATL  
 # 66  Stephen McGeeDAL  
 # 67  Damon HuardSFO  
 # 68  Matt FlynnGNB  
 # 69  Jeff GarciaPHI Cold
 # 70  Gus FrerotteMIN  
 # 71  Brian GrieseTAM  
 # 72  Brooks BollingerDET  
 # 73  A.J. FeeleyCAR  
 # 74  Andrew WalterNWE  
 # 75  Nate DavisSFO  
 # 76  Erik AingeNYJ  
 # 77  Curtis PainterIND  
 # 78  Joey HarringtonNOR  
 # 79  Charlie BatchPIT  
 # 80  Trent GreenSTL  
 # 81  J.P. LosmanBUF Cold
 # 82  J.T. O'SullivanCIN  
 # 83  Mike TeelSEA  
 # 84  Todd CollinsWAS  
 # 85  Quinn GrayKAN  
 # 86  Brad JohnsonDAL  
 # 87  Keith NullSTL  
 # 88  Bruce GradkowskiOAK  
 # 89  Brian BrohmGNB Cold
 # 90  Cleo LemonBAL  
 # 91  Todd BoumanJAC  
 # 92  John David BootyTEN  
 # 93  Charlie FryeOAK  
 # 94  Charlie WhitehurstSDG  
 # 95  Dennis DixonPIT  
 # 96  Matt MooreCAR  
 # 97  Rhett BomarNYG  
 # 98  Brock BerlinDET  
 # 99  Kevin O'ConnellNYJ  
 # 100  Josh JohnsonTAM  
 # 101  Alex BrinkHOU  
 # 102  Ken DorseyCLE  
 # 103  John BeckBAL Injury Concern
 # 104  Colt BrennanWAS Injury Concern
 # 105  D.J. ShockleyATL  

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