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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 01: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a third down stop of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 1, 2009 in San Diego, California.

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  1. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  2. SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 01: Shaun Phillips #95, Shawne Merriman #56 and Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers celebrate a third down stop of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 1, 2009 in San Diego, California.
  3. SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 01: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a third down stop of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on November 1, 2009 in San Diego, California.
  4. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers enters the field before the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  5. SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates a sack during the first half against the Oakland Raiders on November 1, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.
  6. KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 25: Running back Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Tim Dobbins # 51 and Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers during the game on October 25, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
  7. Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable reacts during the closing moments of the Raiders' loss to the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  8. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell walks on the sidelines against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  9. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell walks on the sidelines against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  10. Oakland Raiders quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski (L) and JaMarcus Russell are shown sitting on the bench against the New York Jets during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  11. New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (R) pressures Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell into throwing an incomplete pass during their NFL football game in Oakland, California October 25, 2009.
  12. OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Fans of the Oakland Raiders look on against the New York Jets during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 25, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison, top, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior, left, and the Steelers won 38-28.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison brings down San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind, forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  16. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (R) watches Pittsburgh Steelers James Farrior (51) recover his fumbled ball after being sacked by Pittsburgh's James Harrison (C) with help from LaMarr Woodley (56) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.

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