[carl in alaska]

King is making too much out of San Diego playing five games in the eastern time zone. The Chargers start their practice sessions at 7 AM throughout the season so that they're already fully adjusted for games in the eastern time zone. They don't stay out late during the football season. The flights to the east coast are no big deal either: just five hours sitting on a plane playing cards on a flight to New England or New York. The noise factor from being on the road is a much bigger issue than the time zone, but they have to deal with noise in any road game.

The Chargers could end up with home field advantage in the playoffs, in which case they can beat the Pats. Whether they do depends on their offensive game plan and their ability to adjust to Bellechek's defensive scheme. Offensive game plans and adjustments have not been Marty's strength over the years, but he seems to be improving in this area and Cam Cameron is helping. They'll have to play one of their best games and get the crowd roaring to beat New England even at home, but I think they can do it.

[Asphalt]

yep. NE has the hardest schedule. By far.

[hobbes1]

The Chargers could end up with home field advantage in the playoffs, in which case they can beat the Pats

Didnt Help them against in Offensively Inept Jets team last year. (twice...)