NFL Notebook
Chargers' Rivers Will Be a Game-Time Decision
San Diego Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers, right, jokes with quarterback Billy Volek (7) as they leave the football field Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 in San Diego. Rivers didn't practice Thursday. The Chargers play the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan 20, 2008 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
(Denis Poroy - AP)
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Quarterback Philip Rivers participated in portions of the San Diego Chargers' practice yesterday, but it remained unclear if he would be in the lineup for tomorrow's AFC title game at New England.
Rivers, who hurt his right knee during last weekend's victory at Indianapolis, took some of the snaps during yesterday's practice and said during a news conference he was optimistic about being able to play. Coach Norv Turner said a decision would be made on game day.
The Chargers listed Rivers's playing status as doubtful on their official injury report. Backup Billy Volek would start if Rivers is unable to play.
"We want him to be able to move and protect himself," Turner said at a news conference.
Meantime, tailback LaDainian Tomlinson has vowed to play tomorrow after what he called a hyperextended left knee suffered during the Colts game.
It's unclear if tight end Antonio Gates, who played in Indianapolis a week after a sprained toe, will be in the lineup.
Historic Referee
Mike Carey was notified by the NFL office this week he will be the referee, the head of the officiating crew, at the Super Bowl Feb. 3, the Associated Press reported.
Carey will be the first African American head referee in Super Bowl history, according to the Associated Press.
