SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers’ faint playoff aspirations dimmed even further after a 28-21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday.
At 5-7 on the season, the Chargers would have to win out and hope a lot of things go their way to even have a chance at reaching the postseason.
With the loss, San Diego fell to 7-16 under Mike McCoy in games decided by eight points or less.
The Bucs won their fourth straight game and moved to 7-5 on the year.
For the second time in three games, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers struggled when his team needed him most, throwing two, second-half interceptions -- including one returned for 15 yards for a score by Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David.