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San Diego Chargers run over the Cowboys 27-7

ByJoel Burdeos|

San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers opened up the preseason last night showing their solid depth at every position, as they ran over the Dallas Cowboys 27-7. The San Diego Chargers improve to (1-0) on the pre-season.

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The San Diego Chargers starting defense played only one series and after allowingBrandon Weedenand the Cowboys to drive into Chargers territory, their new pass rushing tandem rookie Jerry Attaochu andMelvin Ingrambrought excellent pressure on back to back plays to force the Cowboys to punt. It’s good seeing a healthy Melvin Ingram on the field last night, as he will be vital to the San Diego Chargers pass rush this season.

Philip Riversand the San Diego Chargers starting offense only played one drive in the first quarter and looked very impressive.Ryan Mathewswas solid on the ground,Ladarius Greenshowed off his potential as a game changing TE andDanny Woodheadcontinued his role as the ultimate utility back. Woodhead big gain catches out of the backfield and got the necessary hard fought yards to get the Chargers into the red-zone.

Unfortunately, the Chargers wouldn’t score as Cowboys linebackerJustin Durantforced a Mathews’ fumble as he dove into the end-zone to end the Chargers drive.

The Cowboys would take the lead to begin the second quarter, as Weeden took advantage of the Chargers secondary’s multiple penalties and connected withJames Hannato give the Cowboys a 7-0 lead.

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    • Once the San Diego Chargers offensive backups entered the game, their impressive depth at running back stole the show.Donald Brownand undrafted rookie Branden Oliver ran all over the Cowboys defense and Oliver finished off the drive with a 16-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7.

    The Chargers would take the lead 10-7 to end the half on a 24-yardNick Novakfield goal.

    Dontrelle Inman who has been impressive throughout training camp, made his presence felt to being the 3rd quarter asKellen Clemensconnected with Inman and he showed off his speed for a 70-yard touchdown to extend the Chargers lead to 17-7.

    Following aThomas Keiserstrip sack,Kerwynn Williamswould bulldoze into the end-zone to open the Chargers lead to 24-7. In the fourth quarter Novak would finish up the San Diego Chargers scoring with a 34-yard field goal to extend the Chargers lead to 27-7.

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