by Dennis J. GeorgatosFiled under: Chargers, Texans, AFC South, AFC West
Philip Rivers threw for four touchdowns, including a go-ahead score to Seyi Ajirotutu with 5:17 left and the San Diego Chargers rallied past the Houston Texans 29-23 Sunday. The Chargers played without star tight end Antonio Gates, top receivers Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee and lost running back Ryan Mathews during the game to an ankle problem.But the Chargers fought through the injuries and more special teams mistakes to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Their defense also came up with two critical fourth-down stops in the fourth quarter, the last time stuffing quarterback Matt Schaub's rushed sneak for no gain with 3:41 remaining.
Finally, with Houston driving and closing in on the potential winning score, San Diego safety Paul Oliver intercepted a pass that first went in and out of the hands of receiver Andre Johnson. The diving interception by Oliver in the final moments survived a replay review as San Diego ended a four-game drought without forcing a turnover.
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