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Game facts: Buccaneers at Chargers

Close calls:  Only one of San Diego's 11 games this season has been decided by more than eight points.

High-powered offense:  The Chargers average 28.5 points per game (4th-most in NFL).

Giveaways are an issue:  Despite putting up big offensive numbers, San Diego leads the league with 23 giveaways.

Takeaways are a plus: San Diego is the only team in the NFL to have at least one takeaway in every game this season.

Don't let the numbers fool you:  The Chargers' defense may allow 271.3 pass yards per game (7th-worst in NFL), but they have held opposing QBs to an 83.2 passer rating (6th-best in NFL).