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.