Reuters: Sports News: Rivers on target as Chargers jolt Chiefs

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Rivers on target as Chargers jolt Chiefs Nov 2nd 2012, 04:50 Fri Nov 2, 2012 12:50am EDT (Reuters) - San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 31-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, easing the pressure on beleaguered head coach Norv Turner. Rivers became just the sixth player to complete 90 percent of his passes in a single game, connecting on 18 of 20 attempts for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns that helped the Chargers (4-4) snap a run of three straight defeats. Rivers connected with tight end Antonio Gates in the first quarter and receiver Malcom Floyd in the fourth. The San Diego defense also put points on the board with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Shaun Phillips jumping on a loose ball in the Chiefs' end zone and Demorrio Williams intercepting Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel and returning it 59 yards for another score. San Diego's win over their AFC West rivals will give some breathing space to head coach Turner, who came under fire during the Chargers' tailspin, but the Chiefs are feeling the pressure after a fifth straight defeat. The Chiefs (1-7) have not had a lead in regulation time in any game this season and their only victory came on an overtime field goal against New Orleans on September 23.

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