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NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Carson Wentz lights up the world

By George Stockburger

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

29. San Diego Chargers

Many thought last season was a fluke year for the San Diego Chargers, one riddled by injuries and inconsistencies. They were able to add talent in both the draft and free agency, bring in Joey Bosa, Casey Hayward, and Travis Benjamin.

But so far it appears the entire organization is a fluke. Mike McCoy is on the hot seat, Joey Bosa held out the entire preseason, and star wide receiver Keenan Allen appears to have suffered a major knee injury.

A fourth quarter collapse against the Kansas City Chiefs won’t make things any better. Going into halftime up 21-3, things looked like they finally changed for the better. Melvin Gordon scored two touchdowns, Manti Te’o was all over the field, and Jason Verrett picked off Alex Smith.

Then the wheels fell off. Kansas City scored 24 points and forced overtime with a minute remaining thanks to a Spencer Ware rushing touchdown. Alex Smith took one in to cap off the San Diego Chargers 11th loss over their last 13 games.

I would not be shocked to see Mike McCoy standing in the unemployment line mid-season. San Diego has a late bye week, but they have a tough stretch of games heading into it with a lot of travel.

Former Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt was hired over the offseason as offensive coordinator, and would likely take over as the interim head coach.

You also have to wonder about the future of Philip Rivers, who will turn 36 this season. His recently restructured contract runs through the 2019 season, but roster bonuses could change his status. Approximately $11M of River’s 2017 salary becomes fully guaranteed on the 2nd day of the 2017 waiver period, and the following seasons have a $5 million bonus paid on the third day of the league year.

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