NFL Power Rankings: Looking at All 32 Teams Entering Week 15

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WS, USA; Green Bay Packers player Clay Matthews offers a helping hand to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after knocking him to the ground in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory credit: Dan Powers/Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK /

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Dec 11, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked for a safety by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Chargers 28-16 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

5-8. . San Diego Chargers. 25. team. 13.

The San Diego Chargers managed to hold Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in check for most of the game. But Chargers QB Philip Rivers wasn’t much of a help in response.

Rivers tossed three interceptions, overshadowing his two-touchdown, 236-passing-yard performance in the 28-16 loss in Carolina.

In total, the Panthers defense forced five turnovers. And that number proved to be the No. 1 difference-maker.