NFL power rankings: 49ers surge in Week 3, while Saints fall

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 15: Richie James #13 and Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Goodwin made a catch for a first down in the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 15: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

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L, 13-10 @ Lions

Statistically speaking, the Chargers should have dominated the Lions on the road in Week 2. But they didn’t, showcasing again why Los Angeles seems to have a nasty habit of underachievement. Especially early on.

Granted, the Chargers haven’t missed running back Melvin Gordon at all, as Austin Ekeler continues to make headway as the featured back. Ekeler had only 66 rush yards on the ground, with a touchdown, but he also added 67 yards on six catches through the air.

Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams were impressive, too.

Yet quarterback Philip Rivers looked more like his 2016 self, when he led the league in interceptions. Granted, Rivers only tossed one.

But it was a big one.

L.A. has a history of starting off slow, being forced to make up for early losses down the stretch. Let’s see if this one comes back to haunt Rivers and the Chargers.