Philip Rivers
The San Diego Chargers lead the New York Jets 7-0 after a low scoring first half of football at Qualcomm Stadium.
The offenses got off to a slow start as the two teams combined for six punts in the first two quarters of football.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers was 13-of-19 passing in the first half for 149 yards and the game’s only score.
Antonio Gates was the leading receiver in the first 30 minutes of play, catching five passes for 58 yards.
Darren Sproles carried the ball three times for 33 yards, while LaDainian Tomlinson got nine touches for 20 yards.
Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez struggled a bit in the first half, completing seven of his 15 passes for 59 yards.
Shonn Greene carried the ball nine times for 35 yards.
New York’s offense had only 99 yards of total offense in the first half.
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