by Tom Krasovic
SAN DIEGO -- The Chargers had two early Christmas gifts in hand Sunday afternoon, even before quarterback Philip Rivers touched the ball.
The rival Raiders lost on the East Coast shortly before kickoff, and the AFC West-leading Chiefs showed up without their quarterback, Matt Cassel.
Usually it's Chargers ownership that we think of as Scrooge-like, but look how the rejuventated Chargers made merry with the unexpected gifts -- their 31-0 pasting of the Chiefs powered by their first shutout since 2006 and ground and air attacks that each piled up more than 200 yards.
The Chargers (7-6) still need another present from blue-and-gold-clad Santa if they are to win a fifth consecutive AFC West title. Someone else must beat the Chiefs (8-5), who will face the Rams in St. Louis next Sunday and finish at home against the Titans and Raiders.
If the Chiefs win out with Brodie Croyle at quarterback, send the Coach of the Year award to Kansas City and Todd Haley.
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