Philip Rivers, passed for 3,152 yards and 21 touchdowns to lead the Chargers, in his second full season as a starter. Rivers became only the second quarterback in club history to pass for three touchdowns in a playoff game against the Colts, last Sunday. But, during the third quarter of that playoff game, Volek replaced Rivers, who injured his right knee and now his status for the Patriots matchup is questionable.

NFL MVP Tom Brady just completed what may be the greatest season a quarterback has ever produced, throwing an NFL-record 50 touchdown passes and just eight interceptions. Last week he was named offensive player of the year by Associated Press. His 4,806 passing yards and 117.2 passer rating were also tops in the NFL, while his 68.9 completion percentage was a career high. Brady was nearly perfect against Jacksonville, completing 26-of-28 passes and three touchdowns.