Bolts' offense charges up in rout of Chiefs
It was over when ...
(Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)
RB Darren Sproles took a short pass from QB Philip Rivers and scampered for a 58-yard touchdown to put the Chargers ahead 27-7 in midway through the third quarter.
Game ball
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson accumulated all of his stats in a first half to remember. Propelled by a pair of 51-yard bombs, Jackson put up 142 receiving yards -- most ever by a Charger in the first half -- and caught a first-quarter touchdown that put San Diego up 14-0.
Key Stat
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel had gone 132 straight pass attempts without an interception in his previous four games. Against the Chargers, Cassel was 10 of 25 for 97 yards and three interceptions, all in the second half when Kansas City needed to mount a comeback.
Noteworthy
The Chargers entered the game tied for last in the NFL in rushing with 57.6 yards per game. They finished with 135 against Kansas City. ... San Diego's 20-0 halftime lead was the first time the Chargers went into the half ahead at Arrowhead Stadium in 13 years. ... Rivers finished with 268 yards passing and three touchdowns, and now has thrown for more than 250 yards in each game this season. ... The Chiefs' first play in Chargers territory didn't come until 2 minutes remained in the first half. ... Kansas City was 3 of 15 on third-down conversions.
