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Chargers need 'Mr. December' Philip Rivers to keep wearing the cape

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Quarterback Philip Rivers gave NFL fans a preview of what to expect from him in December, tying an NFL record with 25 straight completions on Sunday.

Rivers completed 28 of 29 passes overall for 259 passing yards with three touchdowns in the Los Angeles Chargers' 45-10 rout of the Arizona Cardinals.

It came a week early for the soon-to-be 37-year-old veteran quarterback, who typically heats up in the final month of the calendar year.

"Some guys finish, and finish well," Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said. "They have the stamina to finish well.