The injury report for the Chargers reads like a rap sheet of decimation:
Vincent Brown Sep 4, 2012 injured-reserve Broken left ankle Richard Goodman Oct 29, 2012 injured-reserve Hamstring Mike Windt Nov 21, 2012 injured-reserve Broken wrist Jared Gaither Nov 23, 2012 injured-reserve Groin Atari Bigby Nov 27, 2012 injured-reserve Groin Mike Scifres Nov 30, 2012 Probable Right ankle Eric Weddle Nov 30, 2012 Probable Concussion Darrell Stuckey Nov 30, 2012 Out Hamstring Antwan Barnes Nov 30, 2012 Probable Hamstring Jeromey Clary Nov 30, 2012 Probable Thigh Dante Rosario Nov 30, 2012 Doubtful Hamstring Larry English Nov 30, 2012 Probable Calf Donald Butler Nov 30, 2012 Out Groin Jarret Johnson Nov 30, 2012 Questionable Back Tyronne Green Nov 30, 2012 Probable Hamstring Eddie Royal Nov 30, 2012 Out Hamstring
Chargers gave it everything against the Ravens, would have had that game for not the "Hey diddle-diddle Ray Rice up the middle" 4th and 29.
This Cincinnati team is rounding into form, with AJ Green being a dominant receiver along with Jermain Gresham covering the middle of the field, this pass-attack has been quite potent. Even the Law-firm is having a great year. Dalton is exhibiting another good year and seems to be growing into his role, which isn't saying much for anyone that saw him play at TCU.
With all this said, this Chargers defense is not going to be able to stop Cincinnati, the last time these two played Chargers edged Bengals by a last minute FG, with Carson Palmer as the Bengals QB. These two teams are completely different this year, with SD being battered, beaten, and done.
Additionally this San Diego Offensive line is horrendous, surrendering 6 sacks against a Ravens defense that is somewhat mediocre compared to past years. Rivers is always running for his life or throwing off his back foot.
This is not going to be pretty for San Diego, but even then they could keep it close for a quarter or so, with the Bengals ultimately breaking away.
Bengals 27-21.
GL.