San Diego Chargers 35, Denver Broncos 14

With a blowout win, the Chargers are back to .500 and poised for another December playoff run...Chargers running back Mike Tolbert is resembling Michael Turner...Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers says last night was the most complete game the team has played so far.

After last night, the Broncos' 2010 season appears cooked...The Broncos have some important decisions to make, writes Dave Krieger of the Denver Post...Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels' "dangerous naivete" in roster building may ultimately cost him his job.

NFL News and Notes

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was not happy with the tactics of the Colts defensive line.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will be matched up with Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens on Thursday night.

Linebacker Shawne Merriman may never suit up for the Buffalo Bills, reports Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News.

Miami Dolphins guard/center Richie Incognito needs to work on his shotgun snaps.

If the Baltimore Ravens take care of business at home, they could host a playoff game, writes Jamison Hensley of The Baltimore Sun.

The Pittsburgh Steelers regained more than their swagger on Sunday, writes Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme could get the start against the Panthers.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis wants to return for a ninth season, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell says the team controls its own destiny.

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams wants to keep the band together.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker's sprained ankle may keep him out of next week's game against the Giants.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak believes in defensive coordinator Frank Bush.

Leaders on the Kansas City Chiefs are stressing the need for focus, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Richard Seymour was fined $25,000 for his punch of Ben Roethlisberger.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams has an "unusual" foot injury that may not be as serious as originally thought.

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Johnson says execution, not preparation was to blame for the team's first home shutout in 33 years.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Will Davis will be placed on injured reserve with a broken fibula.

An MRI on St. Louis Rams second-round left tackle Rodger Saffold's shoulder was negative, reports Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije has found a home at defensive end.

Green Bay Packers safeties Atari Bigby and Anthony Smith are unlikely to play against Atlanta on Sunday.

You may have heard about this, but the Minnesota Vikings changed head coaches on Monday, but won't change the starting quarterback.

Detroit Lions first-round running back Jahvid Best's turf toe is getting worse, writes Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.

With Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith out, the New York Giants will be looking to fill some holes at wide receiver.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ellis Hobbs is expected to miss the rest of the season with a neck injury.

Washington Redskins running back Chad Simpson and safety Russell Anderson were placed on injured reserve on Monday.

The Dallas Cowboys are used to this short week of preparation.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush was listed as a full participant on Monday's injury report.

If he's cleared medically, Carolina Panthers second-round quarterback Jimmy Clausen would start on Sunday against Cleveland.

Sunday would be a good time for the Atlanta Falcons to play that elusive "complete game", writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's reduction in turnovers is a key reason for the team's turnaround, writes John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bears offensive lineman Frank Omiyale (28), Jaguars safety Courtney Greene (24), Saints linebacker Scott Shanle (31), Eagles defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley (27), Chargers running back Mike Tolbert (25), 49ers defensive lineman Ricky Jean-Francois (24), free agent wide receivers Ryan Hoag (31) and Ryan Wolfe (24). Retired safety Tony Parrish (35), linebacker Jamie Sharper (36), and fullback John L. Williams (46). ?