It took a while for the San Diego Chargers to get their offense going against the Dolphins, and when they did, it was a familiar result. Philip Rivers threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Antonio Gates for a 10-0 lead. It was the 82nd time those two connected, extending their NFL record. Gates needs two TD catches to tie Tony Gonzalez's NFL record for touchdown grabs by a tight end (111). It was Rivers' 299th career touchdown pass, leaving him one shy of tying John Elway for eighth all-time.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has tied Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas for 11th on the touchdown pass list.