Unit Grades

SI.com's NFL personnel expert Michael Lombardi evaluates the Chargers' units.

QB B
Rivers appears to have recovered from his knee injury.

RB A
Tomlinson and what's behind him make this unit one of NFL's best.

WR B
Chambers upgrades them; so would Buster Davis's emergence.

TE A
Gates is a star; good blocker in Brandon Manumaleuna.

OL A
Tough and physical in all aspects; clears the way for Tomlinson.

DL A
Like the OL, tough and physical; and can rush the passer.

LB B
Speed and depth here make special teams so effective.

DB B-
Cromartie came through; a big year from Weddle needed.

ST A
Can cover and, with Darren Sproles, run the ball back.