Missing Pro Bowl with injury

Rivers won't play in the Pro Bowl "due to injury," Sam Fortier of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The news accompanied a press release from the Colts' official site regarding Andrew Luck earning a bid to the Pro Bowl as an alternate. Rivers ceded his spot on the AFC's squad, but the nature of the injury is unknown. As Fortier pointed out, Rivers appeared to be restricted at times during Sunday's divisional-round beatdown at New England, but the quarterback met with the media Monday and "looked OK." No matter what Rivers is dealing with, he hasn't missed a start since becoming the Chargers'…read more

Inaccurate in playoff loss

Rivers completed 25 of 51 passes for 331 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, along with a two-point conversion. in Sunday's 41-28 divisional-round loss to New England.

Analysis: Gillette Stadium has been a house of horrors for Rivers throughout his career, and this game was no exception. His day got off to a promising start with a 43-yard touchdown to Keenan Allen on Los Angeles' first drive, but Rivers didn't produce another touchdown until there was 7:38 remaining in the fourth quarter. He padded his stats from that point on with a one-yard touchdown pass to Virgil Green, a two-point conversion to Allen and an eight-yard score to Antonio Gates, but the veteran…read more

Free of mistakes in wild-card win

Rivers completed 22 of 32 passes for 160 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Chargers' 23-17 wild-card win over the Ravens on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 15 yards and completed a two-point conversion pass to Mike Williams.

Analysis: Although the final line may have been underwhelming from a fantasy perspective, it was essentially ideal given the real-life football circumstances surrounding the contest. Rivers put together a prototypical veteran game-manager effort in a considerably hostile postseason road environment, remaining free of turnovers while only taking one sack. The 37-year-old even showed off some surprising mobility at a key moment, rumbling for nine yards on a third-and-8 early in the fourth quarter. Given…read more

Throws for season low in win

Rivers completed 14 of 24 passing attempts for 176 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Rivers found Mike Williams over the middle for a three-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Chargers a 14-3 advantage, which would be more than enough for the eventual victory. The 176 yards eclipsed the 37-year-old's season low from the previous week against the Ravens, to whom the Chargers lost at home. Now they will attempt to avenge that loss in Baltimore in the first round of the playoffs.

Ugly outing leads to loss

Rivers completed 23 of 37 passes for 181 yards and two interceptions in the 22-10 loss to the Ravens on Saturday.

Analysis: Much to the dismay of fantasy owners, Rivers posted by far his worst game of the 2018 season. The veteran quarterback book-ended the contest with interceptions, marking back-to-back games in which Rivers threw two picks. But unlike last week, the 37-year-old didn't mitigate the disaster with any last-second heroics or late touchdowns. In fact, prior to Saturday, Rivers had just one game all year in which he tossed fewer than two touchdowns, making Week 16's final box score a particularly…read more

Leads sensational comeback win

Rivers completed 26 of 38 passes for 313 with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Chargers' 29-28 win over the Chiefs on Thursday. He also threw a game-winning two-point conversion pass to Mike Williams with four seconds remaining.

Analysis: The veteran QB helped the Chargers to what will likely be the most memorable win of their season by overcoming multiple obstacles and leading Los Angeles to 15 fourth-quarter points to seal the victory. Rivers lost Keenan Allen to a hip injury in the first half, but he was able to make do by connecting with the quartet of Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, Travis Benjamin and Antonio Gates for a total of 19 completions and a pair of scores. Rivers saved his best for last, leading an 11-play,…read more

Mundane performance in win

Rivers completed 19 of 29 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown in the 26-21 victory over the Bengals on Sunday.

Analysis: The Chargers were able to move the ball effectively between the 20s, but the absence of Melvin Gordon (knee) seemed to stymie what has otherwise been an efficient red-zone offense this season, drastically limiting Rivers' touchdown potential. As a result, the veteran quarterback failed to throw for at least two touchdowns for the first time this campaign, and he posted his fifth-lowest completion percentage in 2018 to boot. His path won't exactly get easier Thursday night against the Chiefs,…read more

Commandeers improbable comeback

Rivers completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 299 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's 33-30 win over the Steelers.

Analysis: The Chargers' offense was stymied on the road for the better part of three quarters, but Rivers caught fire over the final 14 minutes of the contest and rallied the team to victory. The 37-year-old played within himself, showing his elite accuracy on a bevy of short and medium throws during the late flurry. Rivers has now matched last season's 28-touchdown mark in four less games as he continues to prove that he can play at an elite level even with diminished arm strength. The veteran's fantasy…read more

Puts together historic performance

Rivers completed 28 of 29 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 45-10 win over the Cardinals. He also fumbled once.

Analysis: You couldn't tell by the final score, but the Chargers actually trailed 10-0 at the end of the first quarter as Rivers and company struggled to move the ball. That changed dramatically in the second quarter thanks in large part to the veteran quarterback's heroics, as Rivers would go on to complete his first 25 passes in the contest, an NFL single-game record. Rivers' 96.6 percent completion rate also set a single-game record for quarterbacks who attempted at least 20 passes, capping off a…read more

Tops 400 passing yards

Rivers completed 28 of 43 pass attempts for 401 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Rivers completed 65 percent of his pass attempts and spread the ball around to seven different receivers as he topped 400 passing yards for the second time this season. He completed touchdown passes to Keenan Allen and Antonio Gates on either side of halftime, but he threw multiple interceptions for the first time this season, including a costly one that sparked Denver's comeback in the third quarter. The veteran now has multiple touchdown passes in every game this season and is capable of…read more

Throws for two scores in 10th straight

Rivers completed 18 of 26 passing attempts for 223 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Raiders. He also had a 1-yard carry.

Analysis: Rivers can thank Melvin Gordon for saving the day and breaking a 66-yard run after a catch in the flat in the third quarter, but the 36-year-old's fantasy owners will take it, however it comes. He hasn't failed to throw for fewer than 200 passing yards and two touchdowns in any game this season and continues to be one of the more reliable quarterbacks in fantasy. Rivers will try to keep it going at home Week 11 against Denver.

Throws another two touchdowns in win

Rivers completed 13 of 26 pass attempts for 228 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-17 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Rivers had far from a perfect game. The veteran finished with a season-low completion percentage (50), but fantasy owners likely won't be too upset given Rivers tossed another two touchdowns, the ninth straight time he's pulled off the feat dating back to last season. The signal caller will likely have an easier time next week against a struggling Raiders defense that allowed 49ers third-string quarterback Nick Mullens to toss 250-plus yards and three touchdowns in Week 9.

Another 300-yard performance in Chargers win

Rivers completed 19 of 26 pass attempts, for 306 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 20-19 win against Tennessee.

Analysis: The reliable and often underrated Rivers continues his multi-touchdown streak, with at least two touchdowns in every game thus far this season for Los Angeles, and a 17:3 TD:INT on the year overall. His fantasy production has been exceptionally steady as well, as Rivers is one of just three quarterbacks (including Patrick Mahomes and Cam Newton) who entered Week 7 with at least 15.8 fantasy points (standard scoring) in every game thus far in 2018. Following a bye week, Rivers and the Chargers…read more

Strong first half in blowout win

Rivers completed 11 of 20 passes for 207 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Browns.

Analysis: Cleveland's defense had done a good job against quarterbacks this season, but the Browns had no answer for Rivers in the first half. He hooked up with Tyrell Williams for touchdowns of 45 and 29 yards in the second quarter, but Los Angeles' lead got so bloated that Rivers didn't have to do anything of consequence after halftime and was even replaced by Geno Smith late. Rivers will face the Titans in Week 7.

Only throws five incompletions in win

Rivers completed 22 of 27 passes for 339 yards and two touchdowns in the 26-10 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.

Analysis: Rivers was as efficient as ever Sunday, completing all but five of his passes in what quickly turned into a rout. Going 7-for-13 on third down helped propel the Chargers to a sizable lead entering the fourth quarter, but it was Rivers' ability to quickly get the ball out of his hands which helped create the positive conversion rating, as the offense was rarely in third-and-long situations. Rivers' first touchdown pass summed up the Raiders' entire afternoon, as the veteran quarterback bobbled…read more

Throws three touchdowns in win

Rivers completed 25 of 39 passing attempts for 250 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 29-27 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Rivers threw a pick-six on his second throw of the day, followed by the Chargers punting on their next two possessions, but the 36-year-old would then lead five straight scoring drives en route to the victory. The long-time Charger has now thrown for 250 yards and a trio of scores in all but one contest this season with a 226-yard, two-touchdown effort Week 3 being the lone exception. He'll look to keep rolling at home Week 5 against the Raiders.

Adequate performance despite loss

Rivers completed 18 of his 30 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 35-23 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: The Rams defense predictably kept Rivers in check for most of the afternoon, as the veteran quarterback only managed to make some headway offensively after cornerback Marcus Peters left the game with an ankle injury. About the only positive takeaway from this contest for fantasy owners should be Rivers' increasing confidence in second-year wide receiver Mike Williams. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft put together easily his best game as a pro, converting on four of his seven targets…read more

Fires three more touchdowns

Rivers completed 23 of 27 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 31-20 victory versus the Bills.

Analysis: The Chargers offense demonstrated remarkable balance Week 2, attempting 27 passes versus 26 runs. Rivers directed it admirably, posting the second-highest completion percentage in a given game (85.2) in his lengthy career. Moreover, he posted his 10th performance (in 194 starts) with three touchdowns, no interceptions and at least 9.5 yards per attempt. He'll upgrade opponents significantly Week 3, exchanging the dismal Bills for the rampaging Rams in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Throws for 424 yards and three scores

Rivers completed 34 of 51 pass attempts for 424 yards with three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Rivers dinked and dunked in the first half, completing six passes for 88 yards to his running backs, although he was plagued by several drops from his wideouts. He opened things up in the second half, with the Chargers in come-from-behind mode, tossing scores to wide receivers Keenan Allen and Tyrell Williams. The veteran quarterback threw a bad interception near the red zone in the third quarter, which eventually led a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes, but was otherwise strong in his season…read more

Attempts seven passes in dress rehearsal

Rivers completed five of seven passes for 29 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Saints.

Analysis: Rivers couldn't get much going against a tough Saints secondary, and not included in his stat line is the fact that he turned the ball over on downs after failing to connect with Mike Williams on fourth down from four yards out. Not to worry, there wasn't a whole lot to take away from Saturday's relatively meaningless preseason action -- and certainly not anything to take away from the veteran's stock in advance of his 15th NFL campaign. Rivers continues to be a late-round value at his…read more

Ready for extended work

Rivers likely will play most of the first half in Saturday's preseason game against the Saints, Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Coach Anthony Lynn plans to play most of his starters for the entire first half, but he said he might pull Rivers a little bit earlier. The 36-year-old quarterback appeared ready for the regular season in last week's exhibition against Seattle, completing six of seven passes for 62 yards. The loss of TE Hunter Henry (knee) still hurts, but Rivers has plenty of weapons at wide receiver and running back.

Solid showing in first preseason outing

Rivers completed six of seven passes for 62 yards in Saturday's 24-14 preseason win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Rivers played in the first two series, connecting with Tyrell Williams on the first play of the game for a 21-yard completion, the longest throw of the veteran quarterback's day. Rivers remains a strong fantasy asset and could even be a bit undervalued given how productive the Chargers offense figures to be this season.

Will play Saturday

Rivers will play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Seahawks, Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Rivers did not participate in the team's first preseason game, as head coach Anthony Lynn opted to give the veteran quarterback some rest. It's unlikely Rivers will play more than a series or two against Seattle on Saturday.

Sitting out preseason opener

Rivers (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Cardinals, Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis: Rivers will be joined by a number of other starters on the sidelines including star receiver Keenan Allen. In his absence, Geno Smith, Cardale Jones and Nic Shimonek will split the reps at quarterback.

Rivers would support the signing of Antonio Gates, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Chargers are reconsidering their plan to move forward without the 38-year-old tight end after losing Hunter Henry to a torn ACL in May. The injury dealt a blow to Rivers' prospects for 2018, but he still has an impressive group of pass catchers, one led by WRs Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin, along with RBs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler . After managing just 6.1 yards per target last season, Gates likely would be limited to a part-time role on passing…read more

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he wouldn't be surprised if Rivers were to continue playing into his 40s, SiriusXM NFL Radio on Twitter reports.

Analysis: Yet to miss a game since taking over as the starter in 2006, the 36-year-old quarterback threw for at least 4,286 yards and 28 touchdowns each of the past five seasons. The Chargers somehow haven't reached double-digit wins since 2009, but the team should boast one of the stronger rosters in the league entering 2018, with Rivers surrounded by a slew of proven offensive weapons along with a nice collection of young talent on defense. While that won't stop discussion about the Chargers drafting…read more

Rivers completed 28 of 37 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns in the 30-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Analysis: It wasn't enough for the Chargers to clinch a spot in the playoffs, but Rivers continued his excellent play to end the year, tearing apart a beleaguered Raiders secondary to the tune of 387 passing yards, his second highest total of the season. The 36-year-old hardly lost a step in 2017, throwing only five fewer touchdowns compared to the year prior while shaving off a whopping 11 interceptions from his 2016 figures. While there were rumblings in the offseason that the Chargers were intent on…read more

Rivers completed 22 of 40 passes for 290 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 14-7 win over the Jets.

Analysis: This one didn't feature much offense early, as Rivers' three-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Gates opened the scoring with 8:55 left in the second quarter. The Chargers are tied for the second AFC Wild Card spot with the Bills and Titans at 8-7, so Rivers' fantasy owners don't have to worry about the team holding him back during next week's finale against the Raiders. Rivers' 25 touchdowns are the fewest he's thrown since 2007, but the 36-year-old quarterback's 10 interceptions are his…read more

Rivers completed 20 of 36 pass attempts for 227 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 30-13 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Rivers led touchdown drives on each side of halftime to give his team a lead into the third quarter. Unfortunately, the offense fell apart after that juncture, turning the ball over on four consecutive possessions as Kansas City pulled away for good. Rivers had been in good form prior to this stinker, with an average of 316.6 yards and 10 touchdowns compared to just one interception over his previous five games. In the thick of a playoff race, the veteran will look to bounce back next week…read more

Rivers completed 18 of 31 attempts for 319 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-13 victory over the Redskins.

Analysis: Rivers came out red-hot Sunday, throwing for a career-high 256 yards in the first half. The veteran quarterback's two touchdowns came on an eight-yard completion to Hunter Henry and a 75-yard bomb to deep threat Tyrell Williams. The performance gives Rivers 1,097 yards, six touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last three outings. A date with the lowly Chiefs pass defense awaits Rivers in Week 15, when he will be one of the better options at quarterback in all fantasy formats.

Rivers completed 31 of 44 attempts for 344 yards and a touchdown in the 19-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Analysis: Rivers has simply been on a roll as of late, throwing for over 1,000 yards combined in the last three weeks. That's in large part due to his usage rate, as Sunday marked the fifth consecutive game Rivers attempted at least 30 passes, and the 11 such time he's completed the feat this year. With the Chargers still fighting for a playoff spot, they'll need to continue relying on Rivers, making him a suitable starting option in almost all fantasy leagues, especially with games against the…read more

Throws for 434 yards in win

Rivers completed 27 of 33 attempts for 434 yards and three touchdowns in the 28-6 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Analysis: Rivers put on a Thanksgiving Day clinic against a beleaguered Cowboys secondary, slicing his opposition apart with a whopping seven completions that traveled 25 or more yards. Thursday's performance also represented a season high in passing yards for the veteran quarterback, as Rivers' previous high-water mark came in Week 4 against another NFC East foe, the Eagles. For a second straight week, Rivers tormented his opposition with a study dose of throws to Keenan Allen, who posted a career-high…read more

Rivers completed 20 of 31 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 54-24 victory over the Bills.

Analysis: Rivers made it through the entire game without reporting any of the concussion symptoms that surfaced earlier in the week. He looked like a younger version of himself Sunday, too, rekindling his strong connection with top receiver Keenan Allen while making fans forget about the Chargers' offensive weaknesses that have been exposed in recent weeks. It was an all-around dominant victory for the entire team, but especially for Rivers considering he was going against a secondary that ranked top six…read more

As expected, Rivers (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: It's notable that fellow QB Cardale Jones is active for the first time this season, giving the team three signal-callers Sunday, but Eric Williams of ESPN.com relays that Rivers is expected to start the contest after being medically cleared to play this weekend.

Clears protocol, will start Sunday

Rivers, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, cleared the NFL's concussion protocol Friday, putting him in line to start for the Chargers in Week 11, Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Rivers was diagnosed with the head injury following the Week 10 overtime loss to the Jaguars, but given that he's been able to steer clear of concussions throughout his career, the Chargers were optimistic all along that he would be able to avoid an absence. With Rivers practicing fully Friday and an independent neurologist giving the quarterback the green light to make his 195th consecutive NFL start Sunday, Kellen Clemens will remain his familiar backup role.

Listed as questionable for Sunday's game

Rivers (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Despite the questionable designation, the Chargers listed the quarterback as a full practice participant both Thursday and Friday. Per Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com, the team lists Rivers as questionable because he hasn't yet passed through the NFL's concussion protocol and must be cleared by an independent neurologist before that occurs. It's suspected Rivers will gain such clearance in advance of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. EDT kickoff against the Bills, but if he experiences any setbacks, backup Kellen…read more

Limited at practice Thursday

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that Rivers has yet to clear the concussion protocol and will remain a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "We think [Rivers will] play, but that's up to the doctors," Lynn said, regarding Rivers' availability for Sunday's game against the Bills. "That's not my decision."

Analysis: The Chargers are practicing in full pads Thursday, so with Rivers yet to receive clearance for contact, he'll likely be restricted to mostly to individual drills. While Rivers doesn't have a prior history of concussions, he'll still need to pass through all phases of the protocol -- including receiving clearance from an independent neurologist -- before he's given the green light to play. Kellen Clemens waits in the wings to start Sunday against the Bills if needed, but the Chargers are holding…read more

Practicing in limited fashion

Rivers (concussion) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he already feels better about the quarterback's chances of avoiding an absence, hinting that Rivers has made significant progress the past couple days. Rivers will still need to pass through the NFL's concussion protocol by Saturday if he's going to play in Sunday's game against the Bills. Multiple reports Wednesday suggested the Chargers are optimistic that will happen, but Kellen Clemens nonetheless may get some extra work in practice this week to prepare…read more

Progressing through concussion protocol

The Chargers have been encouraged by the progress Rivers has made through the NFL's concussion protocol and are hopeful the quarterback will be able to play Sunday against the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: It's possible that Rivers will be able to take part in the Chargers' first practice of the week Wednesday in some capacity, but he won't receive the green light for the weekend until an independent neurologist clears him. Rivers doesn't have any notable history of concussions during his lengthy career, which would seemingly bode well for his chances of receiving clearance if his symptoms continue to dissipate in the coming days. Despite being diagnosed with the head injury following the…read more

Lands in concussion protocol

Rivers is in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Analysis: It's early enough in the week for Rivers to move through the protocol, but Monday's news makes his status worth tracking as this weekend's game against the Bills approaches. Next up for the team's QB reps for any length of time Rivers is sidelined is Kellen Clemens, with Cardale Jones in line to serve as the Chargers' No. 2 signal-caller in that scenario.