That title may be a little jarring to read. The Chargers have a seven-time Pro Bowler (he declined twice as well), 2013 Comeback Player of the Year and a top-10 statistical quarterback of all-time. The Chargers finished the year 9-7 and a tiebreaker away from the playoffs. It was a remarkable ending considering the 0-4 start in Los Angeles.
A lot of the late-season success was because of Rivers. He finished second in passing yards, fifth in touchdowns and ninth in passer rating. He was torrid in multiple games at the end of the season to keep the team alive, save the Kansas City “division title” game.