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In 2009, Los Angeles Chargers vs. any team, in the regular season, play type is pass or rush, in the third quarter, sorted by yards descending
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Down
| Down | Num | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| First | 117 | 48.8% |
| Second | 77 | 32.1% |
| Third | 45 | 18.8% |
| Fourth | 1 | .4% |
Yds To Go
| ToGo | Num | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 28 | 11.7% |
| 4-6 | 23 | 9.6% |
| 7-10 | 160 | 66.7% |
| 11+ | 29 | 12.1% |
| Avg | 9.03 |
Team Offense
- Totals for team as offense
| Play Results | Play Type | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tm | G | Plays | ToGo | Yds | 1st% | TO% | TD | FG | Int | Fmb | Sk | Pass | Rush | |
| SDG | 16 | 240 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 33.3% | 2.1% | 14 | 0 | 80 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 136 | 104 |
Team Defense
- Totals vs. team as defense
| Play Results | Play Type | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tm | G | Plays | ToGo | Yds | 1st% | TO% | TD | FG | Int | Fmb | Sk | Pass | Rush | |
| CIN | 1 | 14 | 8.6 | 10.1 | 21.4% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| CLE | 1 | 21 | 8.3 | 10.4 | 42.9% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| DAL | 1 | 13 | 9.8 | 6.7 | 30.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| DEN | 2 | 30 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 36.7% | 3.3% | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 17 |
| KAN | 2 | 27 | 9.0 | 6.7 | 25.9% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 14 |
| MIA | 1 | 8 | 8.4 | 15.2 | 37.5% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| NYG | 1 | 16 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 31.3% | 6.3% | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| TEN | 1 | 20 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 |
| PHI | 1 | 15 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| PIT | 1 | 17 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 41.2% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 |
| OAK | 2 | 31 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 16.1% | 3.2% | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 14 |
| BAL | 1 | 17 | 10.8 | 6.6 | 29.4% | 5.9% | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| WAS | 1 | 11 | 9.9 | 5.3 | 18.2% | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
Individual Plays
| Date | Tm | Opp | Quarter | Time | Down | ToGo | Location | Score | Detail | Yds | EPB | EPA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 5:56 | 3 | 4 | SDG 42 | 7-26 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 58 yards, touchdown | 58 | 0.890 | 7.000 | 6.11 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 8:42 | 2 | 11 | SDG 16 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Antonio Gates for 56 yards (tackle by Abram Elam) | 56 | -0.730 | 3.710 | 4.44 |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 4:04 | 1 | 10 | SDG 25 | 3-6 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Malcom Floyd for 47 yards (tackle by Sean Smith) | 47 | 0.610 | 3.710 | 3.10 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 14:07 | 3 | 7 | SDG 18 | 7-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Antonio Gates for 36 yards (tackle by Mike Furrey) | 36 | -1.000 | 2.520 | 3.52 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 4:27 | 1 | 10 | SDG 27 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to LaDainian Tomlinson for 36 yards (tackle by Tom Nelson and Nedu Ndukwe) | 36 | 0.740 | 3.120 | 2.38 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 2:33 | 3 | 18 | RAV 35 | 22-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Vincent Jackson for 35 yards, touchdown | 35 | 1.490 | 7.000 | 5.51 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 6:33 | 2 | 4 | CIN 34 | 20-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Vincent Jackson for 34 yards, touchdown | 34 | 3.180 | 7.000 | 3.82 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 12:51 | 2 | 7 | SDG 18 | 10-21 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep right to Antonio Gates for 32 yards (tackle by Gerald McRath) | 32 | -0.280 | 2.260 | 2.54 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 10:41 | 2 | 7 | CLE 31 | 7-19 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Darren Sproles for 31 yards, touchdown | 31 | 3.180 | 7.000 | 3.82 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 6:03 | 3 | 8 | SDG 48 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Antonio Gates for 26 yards (tackle by Keiwan Ratliff and Ryan Clark) | 26 | 1.030 | 3.840 | 2.81 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:02 | 2 | 5 | DEN 25 | 3-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 24 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 24 | 3.710 | 6.970 | 3.26 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 9:38 | 1 | 10 | SDG 36 | 35-14 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Antonio Gates for 22 yards (tackle by Jon McGraw) | 22 | 1.330 | 2.790 | 1.46 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 1:47 | 1 | 10 | KAN 39 | 38-14 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Malcom Floyd for 22 yards (tackle by Jon McGraw and Corey Mays) | 22 | 2.980 | 4.440 | 1.46 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 11:13 | 3 | 7 | OTI 47 | 10-21 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Malcom Floyd for 22 yards (tackle by Cortland Finnegan) | 22 | 1.420 | 3.910 | 2.49 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 5:31 | 3 | 13 | OTI 30 | 10-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep right to Malcom Floyd for 21 yards (tackle by Chris Hope) | 21 | 2.150 | 5.140 | 2.99 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 1:26 | 3 | 9 | OTI 26 | 10-35 | Darren Sproles right guard for 21 yards (tackle by Jason McCourty) | 21 | 2.680 | 6.060 | 3.38 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 8:48 | 1 | 10 | PHI 40 | 14-6 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 20 yards (tackle by Dimitri Patterson) | 20 | 2.920 | 4.240 | 1.32 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 1:19 | 1 | 10 | PHI 20 | 27-9 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep right to Legedu Naanee for 20 yards, touchdown. Penalty on Legedu Naanee: Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards | 20 | 4.240 | 7.000 | 2.76 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 7:30 | 1 | 10 | OTI 47 | 10-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 20 yards (tackle by Cortland Finnegan) | 20 | 2.460 | 3.780 | 1.32 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 8:07 | 1 | 10 | PHI 20 | 20-6 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 20 yards, touchdown | 20 | 4.240 | 7.000 | 2.76 |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 3:20 | 1 | 10 | MIA 28 | 3-6 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 19 yards (tackle by Channing Crowder) | 19 | 3.710 | 5.140 | 1.43 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 11:40 | 2 | 10 | SDG 28 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Mike Tolbert for 18 yards (tackle by Renaldo Hill) | 18 | 0.260 | 1.990 | 1.73 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 7:13 | 2 | 8 | CLE 26 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Antonio Gates for 18 yards (tackle by Mike Adams) | 18 | 3.440 | 5.370 | 1.93 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 3:18 | 2 | 10 | CIN 37 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Vincent Jackson for 18 yards (tackle by Tom Nelson) | 18 | 2.570 | 4.310 | 1.74 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 12:09 | 2 | 13 | SDG 35 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Vincent Jackson for 17 yards (tackle by Chris Johnson) | 17 | 0.520 | 2.390 | 1.87 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 11:06 | 1 | 20 | SDG 42 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep middle to Malcom Floyd for 17 yards (tackle by Chris Johnson) | 17 | 1.730 | 2.790 | 1.06 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 14:54 | 1 | 10 | SDG 28 | 21-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Chris Chambers for 17 yards (tackle by Ike Taylor and James Farrior) | 17 | 0.810 | 1.930 | 1.12 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 10:23 | 3 | 1 | SDG 39 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Malcom Floyd for 17 yards (tackle by Michael Boley) | 17 | 0.890 | 2.650 | 1.76 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:39 | 1 | 10 | SDG 26 | 23-24 | LaDainian Tomlinson right end for 17 yards (tackle by Brian Dawkins) | 17 | 0.670 | 1.800 | 1.13 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 4:46 | 3 | 15 | PIT 31 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Antonio Gates for 16 yards (tackle by Ryan Clark) | 16 | 1.950 | 4.580 | 2.63 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 10:13 | 2 | 9 | SDG 47 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Chris Chambers for 16 yards | 16 | 1.590 | 3.120 | 1.53 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 3:31 | 2 | 9 | SDG 33 | 13-17 | Billy Volek pass complete deep middle to Malcom Floyd for 16 yards (tackle by DeAngelo Hall) | 16 | 0.660 | 2.190 | 1.53 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 11:40 | 2 | 8 | SDG 5 | 16-21 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Chris Chambers for 15 yards (tackle by Domonique Foxworth) | 15 | -0.630 | 0.280 | .91 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 4:54 | 3 | 4 | RAV 42 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Chris Chambers for 15 yards (tackle by Brendon Ayanbadejo) | 15 | 1.950 | 3.780 | 1.83 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 1:27 | 2 | 3 | SDG 44 | 7-27 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Malcom Floyd for 15 yards (tackle by Ahtyba Rubin) | 15 | 1.800 | 2.850 | 1.05 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 7:45 | 2 | 7 | SDG 38 | 10-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Vincent Jackson for 15 yards | 15 | 1.130 | 2.460 | 1.33 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:09 | 2 | 2 | DEN 32 | 3-20 | Jacob Hester middle for 15 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 15 | 3.450 | 4.440 | .99 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 3:43 | 2 | 9 | PHI 47 | 21-9 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Malcom Floyd for 14 yards (tackle by Sean Jones) | 14 | 1.980 | 3.380 | 1.40 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 7:17 | 1 | 10 | SDG 33 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Antonio Gates for 13 yards (tackle by Lawrence Timmons) | 13 | 1.140 | 1.990 | .85 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 6:26 | 2 | 10 | SDG 20 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 13 yards (tackle by Hiram Eugene) | 13 | -0.270 | 1.140 | 1.41 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 8:24 | 1 | 15 | SDG 35 | 16-28 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 13 yards (tackle by Dawan Landry) | 13 | 1.270 | 2.130 | .86 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 7:40 | 1 | 10 | SDG 21 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Vincent Jackson for 12 yards | 12 | 0.340 | 1.140 | .80 |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 9:01 | 1 | 10 | SDG 38 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Vincent Jackson for 11 yards (tackle by Chris Johnson) | 11 | 1.470 | 2.190 | .72 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 1:06 | 1 | 10 | KAN 17 | 38-14 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Brandon Manumaleuna for 11 yards (tackle by Mike Brown) | 11 | 4.440 | 5.830 | 1.39 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Mike Tolbert for 11 yards (tackle by Alan Ball) | 11 | 0.280 | 1.000 | .72 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 10:32 | 1 | 10 | OTI 25 | 10-21 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Mike Tolbert for 11 yards (tackle by Kevin Vickerson and Dave Ball) | 11 | 3.910 | 4.650 | .74 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 14:56 | 1 | 10 | SDG 15 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 11 yards (tackle by Thomas Howard and Gerard Warren) | 11 | -0.220 | 0.670 | .89 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 7:30 | 3 | 7 | KAN 39 | 35-14 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Malcom Floyd for 10 yards (tackle by Jovan Belcher and Travis Daniels) | 10 | 1.950 | 3.640 | 1.69 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 12:32 | 2 | 6 | SDG 46 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Vincent Jackson for 10 yards | 10 | 1.730 | 2.650 | .92 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 2:54 | 1 | 10 | SDG 49 | 13-17 | Billy Volek pass complete short right to Craig Davis for 10 yards (tackle by DeAngelo Hall) | 10 | 2.190 | 2.850 | .66 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 10:24 | 1 | 10 | SDG 24 | 14-6 | LaDainian Tomlinson for 10 yards (tackle by Moise Fokou). Penalty on Moise Fokou: Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards | 10 | 0.540 | 2.190 | 1.65 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 13:32 | 3 | 7 | SDG 29 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Legedu Naanee for 9 yards (tackle by Trevor Scott) | 9 | -0.160 | 1.470 | 1.63 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 11:05 | 2 | 10 | SDG 30 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Legedu Naanee for 9 yards (tackle by Michael Boley and Aaron Rouse) | 9 | 0.390 | 0.890 | .50 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 6:26 | 2 | 8 | NYG 49 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Vincent Jackson for 9 yards (tackle by Corey Webster) | 9 | 1.920 | 2.920 | 1.00 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 4:59 | 3 | 8 | SDG 43 | 21-9 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Darren Sproles for 9 yards (tackle by Dimitri Patterson) | 9 | 0.700 | 2.390 | 1.69 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 13:40 | 2 | 8 | SDG 33 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Vincent Jackson for 9 yards | 9 | 0.730 | 1.730 | 1.00 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 11:36 | 2 | 15 | DAL 49 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Malcom Floyd for 9 yards (tackle by Anthony Spencer) | 9 | 1.440 | 1.950 | .51 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 8:47 | 2 | 7 | SDG 47 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to LaDainian Tomlinson for 9 yards (tackle by DeMarcus Ware) | 9 | 1.720 | 2.650 | .93 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 10:01 | 1 | 10 | SDG 49 | 14-6 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 9 yards (tackle by Moise Fokou and Quintin Mikell) | 9 | 2.190 | 2.860 | .67 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 4:56 | 1 | 9 | OTI 9 | 10-34 | Darren Sproles right tackle for 9 yards, touchdown | 9 | 5.140 | 7.000 | 1.86 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 5:09 | 2 | 8 | NYG 38 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to LaDainian Tomlinson for 8 yards (tackle by Terrell Thomas) | 8 | 2.640 | 3.580 | .94 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 8:05 | 3 | 10 | SDG 22 | 13-17 | Billy Volek pass complete short left to Malcom Floyd for 8 yards (tackle by DeAngelo Hall and London Fletcher) | 8 | -0.820 | -1.370 | -0.55 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:43 | 1 | 10 | DEN 40 | 3-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards (tackle by Ryan McBean) | 8 | 2.920 | 3.450 | .53 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 2:47 | 2 | 8 | SDG 29 | 7-27 | Darren Sproles left guard for 8 yards (tackle by Jason Trusnik) | 8 | 0.470 | 1.400 | .93 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 8:47 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 14-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 8 yards (tackle by Leon Hall) | 8 | 0.280 | 0.810 | .53 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 9:16 | 2 | 6 | DEN 37 | 3-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 7 yards (tackle by Darcel McBath) | 7 | 2.850 | 3.580 | .73 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 4:54 | 3 | 30 | SDG 13 | 10-10 | Darren Sproles middle for 7 yards (tackle by Trevor Scott and Gerard Warren) | 7 | -3.630 | -2.030 | 1.60 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:10 | 1 | 10 | SDG 43 | 23-24 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for 7 yards (tackle by Andre' Goodman) | 7 | 1.800 | 2.200 | .40 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 2:11 | 1 | 10 | SDG 37 | 7-27 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 7 yards (tackle by Abram Elam and Ahtyba Rubin) | 7 | 1.400 | 1.800 | .40 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 6:10 | 1 | 10 | RAV 48 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Darren Sproles for 6 yards (tackle by Dawan Landry) | 6 | 2.390 | 2.660 | .27 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 3:18 | 2 | 24 | RAV 41 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 6 yards (tackle by Chris Carr) | 6 | 1.340 | 1.490 | .15 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 5:17 | 3 | 24 | KAN 43 | 35-14 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 6 yards (tackle by Travis Daniels) | 6 | 0.560 | 0.790 | .23 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 12:48 | 2 | 8 | CLE 44 | 7-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 6 yards (tackle by Ahtyba Rubin) | 6 | 2.250 | 2.350 | .10 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 0:40 | 1 | 10 | CLE 41 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 6 yards (tackle by Brian Schaefering) | 6 | 2.850 | 3.120 | .27 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 7:07 | 1 | 10 | CIN 40 | 14-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 6 yards (tackle by Nedu Ndukwe) | 6 | 2.920 | 3.180 | .26 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 5:42 | 1 | 15 | SDG 28 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Jacob Hester for 5 yards (tackle by Kirk Morrison) | 5 | 0.810 | 0.590 | -0.22 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 2:17 | 2 | 7 | PHI 30 | 21-9 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 5 yards (tackle by Tracy White) | 5 | 3.240 | 3.200 | -0.04 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 1:58 | 2 | 11 | CIN 20 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Jacob Hester for 5 yards (tackle by Johnathan Joseph) | 5 | 3.630 | 3.580 | -0.05 |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 2:07 | 3 | 5 | MIA 5 | 9-6 | Philip Rivers middle for 5 yards, touchdown | 5 | 4.260 | 7.000 | 2.74 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 2:22 | 1 | 7 | KAN 7 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 5 yards (tackle by Corey Mays) | 5 | 5.600 | 5.720 | .12 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:40 | 1 | 10 | DEN 30 | 3-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 5 yards (tackle by Darcel McBath) | 5 | 3.580 | 3.710 | .13 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:51 | 1 | 10 | SDG 40 | 3-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 5 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil and Andra Davis) | 5 | 1.600 | 1.730 | .13 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:19 | 2 | 5 | DEN 45 | 3-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 5 yards (tackle by Mario Haggan) | 5 | 2.390 | 2.920 | .53 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 1:52 | 3 | 4 | OTI 21 | 10-35 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 5 yards (tackle by Kevin Kaesviharn). Penalty on Marcus McNeill: Illegal Formation, 5 yards (no play) | 5 | 3.340 | 2.680 | -0.66 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 4:11 | 1 | 10 | PIT 15 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 4 yards (tackle by William Gay) | 4 | 4.580 | 4.640 | .06 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:41 | 3 | 9 | DEN 36 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 4 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard and D.J. Williams) | 4 | 2.010 | 1.260 | -0.75 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 12:03 | 3 | 2 | CLE 38 | 7-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 4 yards (tackle by Kamerion Wimbley) | 4 | 2.350 | 3.310 | .96 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 6:31 | 1 | 8 | CLE 8 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Malcom Floyd for 4 yards (tackle by Mike Adams) | 4 | 5.370 | 5.340 | -0.03 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 2:21 | 2 | 8 | OTI 25 | 10-35 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Jacob Hester for 4 yards (tackle by Gerald McRath) | 4 | 3.500 | 3.340 | -0.16 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 11:03 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 16-21 | Darren Sproles middle for 4 yards (tackle by Tavares Gooden and Ray Lewis) | 4 | 0.280 | 0.270 | -0.01 |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 2:51 | 1 | 9 | MIA 9 | 3-6 | Darren Sproles middle for 4 yards (tackle by Akin Ayodele and Gibril Wilson) | 4 | 5.140 | 5.150 | .01 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 3:07 | 2 | 1 | PIT 6 | 28-0 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 4 yards (tackle by Casey Hampton and Aaron Smith) | 4 | 5.600 | 6.740 | 1.14 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 9:55 | 1 | 10 | DEN 41 | 3-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 4 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 4 | 2.850 | 2.850 | .00 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 13:45 | 1 | 10 | KAN 10 | 28-7 | Mike Tolbert middle for 4 yards (tackle by Corey Mays) | 4 | 4.910 | 4.950 | .04 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 6:02 | 2 | 4 | CLE 4 | 7-26 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, touchdown | 4 | 5.340 | 7.000 | 1.66 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 13:08 | 1 | 10 | SDG 42 | 3-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 4 yards (tackle by Bradie James and Gerald Sensabaugh) | 4 | 1.730 | 1.730 | .00 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 10:50 | 2 | 15 | SDG 15 | 14-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson right end for 4 yards (tackle by Robert Geathers and Dhani Jones) | 4 | -1.070 | -1.140 | -0.07 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 0:39 | 1 | 5 | OTI 5 | 10-35 | Darren Sproles right tackle for 4 yards (tackle by Kevin Vickerson and Stephen Tulloch) | 4 | 6.060 | 5.910 | -0.15 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:16 | 2 | 5 | SDG 45 | 3-20 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 4 yards (tackle by Andra Davis). Penalty on Elvis Dumervil: Defensive Offside, 5 yards (no play) | 4 | 1.730 | 2.260 | .53 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 13:46 | 2 | 8 | SDG 47 | 21-0 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Chris Chambers for 3 yards (tackle by William Gay) | 3 | 1.650 | 1.360 | -0.29 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 1:40 | 3 | 3 | PIT 3 | 28-6 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Antonio Gates for 3 yards, touchdown. Penalty on Deshea Townsend: Defensive Holding (Declined) | 3 | 4.720 | 7.000 | 2.28 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 6:36 | 2 | 7 | SDG 39 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 3 yards (tackle by Demorrio Williams) | 3 | 1.200 | 0.890 | -0.31 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 0-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Jacob Hester for 3 yards (tackle by Renaldo Hill) | 3 | 0.280 | 0.140 | -0.14 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 8:04 | 3 | 10 | DAL 44 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 3 yards (tackle by Bobby Carpenter) | 3 | 1.420 | 0.530 | -0.89 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 13:30 | 3 | 10 | SDG 43 | 13-14 | Billy Volek pass complete short right to Brandon Manumaleuna for 3 yards (tackle by London Fletcher) | 3 | 0.560 | -0.320 | -0.88 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 14:19 | 1 | 10 | SDG 26 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Richard Seymour and Thomas Howard) | 3 | 0.670 | 0.540 | -0.13 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 12:34 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 20-17 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Andra Davis) | 3 | 0.280 | 0.140 | -0.14 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 7:11 | 1 | 10 | SDG 36 | 7-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards (tackle by Jon McGraw) | 3 | 1.330 | 1.200 | -0.13 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 3:47 | 1 | 10 | SDG 49 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards (tackle by Mike Brown) | 3 | 2.190 | 2.050 | -0.14 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 13:02 | 1 | 3 | KAN 3 | 34-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards, touchdown | 3 | 6.510 | 7.000 | .49 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 14:50 | 2 | 10 | SDG 15 | 7-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards (tackle by David Bowens) | 3 | -0.710 | -1.000 | -0.29 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 11:26 | 1 | 10 | CLE 34 | 7-13 | Darren Sproles right guard for 3 yards (tackle by Robaire Smith) | 3 | 3.310 | 3.180 | -0.13 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 9:29 | 1 | 10 | SDG 44 | 3-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards (tackle by Jay Ratliff) | 3 | 1.860 | 1.720 | -0.14 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 13:31 | 1 | 10 | SDG 15 | 10-21 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards (tackle by Stephen Tulloch and Kyle Vanden Bosch) | 3 | -0.220 | -0.280 | -0.06 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 11:58 | 2 | 10 | 50 | 10-21 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards (tackle by Colin Allred and Tony Brown) | 3 | 1.710 | 1.420 | -0.29 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 8:22 | 1 | 10 | SDG 35 | 10-28 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 3 yards (tackle by Kevin Vickerson) | 3 | 1.270 | 1.130 | -0.14 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 6:56 | 1 | 10 | OTI 27 | 10-28 | Darren Sproles left guard for 3 yards (tackle by Stephen Tulloch) | 3 | 3.780 | 3.640 | -0.14 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 12:56 | 1 | 10 | SDG 38 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 3 yards (tackle by Greg Ellis). Penalty on Kassim Osgood: False Start, 5 yards (no play) | 3 | 1.470 | 1.140 | -0.33 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 4:00 | 2 | 2 | NYG 2 | 7-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Kris Wilson for 2 yards, touchdown | 2 | 5.720 | 7.000 | 1.28 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 12:39 | 1 | 15 | SDG 33 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for 2 yards (tackle by Tyvon Branch) | 2 | 1.140 | 0.520 | -0.62 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 3:05 | 1 | 10 | SDG 33 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for 2 yards (tackle by Ricky Brown and Richard Seymour) | 2 | 1.140 | 0.860 | -0.28 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 12:13 | 1 | 10 | SDG 3 | 16-21 | Jacob Hester middle for 2 yards (tackle by Ray Lewis) | 2 | -0.380 | -0.630 | -0.25 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 14:23 | 1 | 10 | SDG 45 | 21-0 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 2 yards (tackle by James Harrison) | 2 | 1.930 | 1.650 | -0.28 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 6:36 | 2 | 10 | SDG 46 | 28-0 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards (tackle by James Farrior) | 2 | 1.450 | 1.030 | -0.42 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 9:28 | 2 | 10 | NYG 44 | 7-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 2 yards (tackle by Antonio Pierce and Barry Cofield) | 2 | 2.110 | 1.690 | -0.42 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 6:54 | 1 | 10 | SDG 49 | 7-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 2 yards (tackle by Mathias Kiwanuka) | 2 | 2.190 | 1.920 | -0.27 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 5:45 | 1 | 10 | NYG 40 | 7-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Terrell Thomas and Clint Sintim) | 2 | 2.920 | 2.640 | -0.28 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 9:29 | 2 | 1 | PHI 42 | 14-6 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Mike Patterson) | 2 | 2.860 | 2.920 | .06 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 5:38 | 2 | 10 | SDG 41 | 21-9 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Darren Howard and Moise Fokou) | 2 | 1.120 | 0.700 | -0.42 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 0:24 | 1 | 10 | DEN 17 | 3-20 | Darren Sproles right tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Marcus Thomas and Vonnie Holliday) | 2 | 4.440 | 4.150 | -0.29 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 8:55 | 1 | 10 | KAN 42 | 35-14 | Legedu Naanee left end for 2 yards (tackle by Glenn Dorsey) | 2 | 2.790 | 2.510 | -0.28 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 13:26 | 1 | 10 | CLE 46 | 7-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards (tackle by Abram Elam) | 2 | 2.520 | 2.250 | -0.27 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 7:53 | 1 | 10 | CLE 28 | 7-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards (tackle by Matt Roth) | 2 | 3.710 | 3.440 | -0.27 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 4:14 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Abram Elam) | 2 | 0.280 | 0.000 | -0.28 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 3:28 | 1 | 10 | SDG 27 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards (tackle by Matt Roth) | 2 | 0.740 | 0.470 | -0.27 |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 14:19 | 1 | 10 | SDG 31 | 3-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson left guard for 2 yards (tackle by Keith Brooking) | 2 | 1.000 | 0.730 | -0.27 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 2:56 | 1 | 10 | OTI 27 | 10-35 | Jacob Hester middle for 2 yards (tackle by Michael Griffin and Sen'Derrick Marks) | 2 | 3.780 | 3.500 | -0.28 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 2:31 | 1 | 2 | KAN 2 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards. Penalty on Brandyn Dombrowski: Illegal Substitution, 5 yards (no play) | 2 | 6.740 | 5.600 | -1.14 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 4:03 | 1 | 25 | RAV 42 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Michael Bennett for 1 yard (tackle by Ray Lewis) | 1 | 2.790 | 1.340 | -1.45 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 9:42 | 1 | 10 | SDG 16 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to LaDainian Tomlinson for 1 yard (tackle by Corey Mays) | 1 | -0.140 | -0.510 | -0.37 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 7:43 | 2 | 2 | SDG 48 | 16-28 | Darren Sproles right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Jarret Johnson) | 1 | 2.130 | 1.550 | -0.58 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 7:05 | 3 | 1 | SDG 49 | 16-28 | Jacob Hester middle for 1 yard (tackle by Kelly Gregg) | 1 | 1.550 | 2.260 | .71 |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 12:14 | 1 | 10 | SDG 8 | 3-3 | Darren Sproles right guard for 1 yard (tackle by Randy Starks) | 1 | -0.380 | -0.710 | -0.33 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 10:51 | 1 | 10 | SDG 46 | 20-17 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 1 yard (tackle by Brian Dawkins and Elvis Dumervil) | 1 | 1.990 | 1.590 | -0.40 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 9:25 | 1 | 10 | DEN 37 | 20-17 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Ryan McBean) | 1 | 3.120 | 2.710 | -0.41 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 1:50 | 2 | 2 | KAN 2 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 1 yard (tackle by Ron Edwards) | 1 | 5.720 | 5.170 | -0.55 |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 14:36 | 1 | 20 | SDG 10 | 21-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 1 yard (tackle by Kirk Morrison) | 1 | -0.760 | -1.440 | -0.68 |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 8:15 | 1 | 10 | SDG 49 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers middle for 1 yard (tackle by Jon Alston) | 1 | 2.190 | 1.780 | -0.41 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 4:22 | 1 | 10 | PHI 48 | 21-9 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 1 yard (tackle by Quintin Mikell) | 1 | 2.390 | 1.980 | -0.41 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 6:52 | 2 | 1 | DEN 1 | 3-19 | LaDainian Tomlinson right tackle for 1 yard, touchdown | 1 | 5.910 | 7.000 | 1.09 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 8:12 | 2 | 8 | KAN 40 | 35-14 | LaDainian Tomlinson right end for 1 yard (tackle by Andy Studebaker) | 1 | 2.510 | 1.950 | -0.56 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 5:56 | 2 | 25 | KAN 44 | 35-14 | Darren Sproles right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Corey Mays) | 1 | 1.080 | 0.560 | -0.52 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 0:36 | 1 | 6 | KAN 6 | 38-14 | Darren Sproles left end for 1 yard (tackle by Corey Mays and Demorrio Williams) | 1 | 5.830 | 5.150 | -0.68 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 8:18 | 2 | 2 | SDG 28 | 14-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for 1 yard (tackle by Nedu Ndukwe and Dhani Jones) | 1 | 0.810 | 0.230 | -0.58 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 9:52 | 1 | 1 | OTI 1 | 10-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 1 yard, touchdown | 1 | 6.970 | 7.000 | .03 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 4:10 | 1 | 10 | SDG 32 | 13-17 | Michael Bennett right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Phillip Daniels) | 1 | 1.070 | 0.660 | -0.41 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:48 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 3-20 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Elvis Dumervil). Penalty on Kenny Peterson: Defensive Offside, 5 yards (no play) | 1 | 2.260 | 2.990 | .73 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:52 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 23-24 | Philip Rivers sacked by Elvis Dumervil for 0 yards. Philip Rivers fumbles (forced by Elvis Dumervil), recovered by Vonnie Holliday at SDG-47 (tackle by Kris Dielman) | 0 | 1.490 | -2.460 | -3.95 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 5:36 | 2 | 4 | RAV 42 | 16-28 | Darren Sproles middle for no gain (tackle by Kelly Gregg) | 0 | 2.660 | 1.950 | -0.71 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:36 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 23-24 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for no gain (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 0 | 2.200 | 1.490 | -0.71 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 1:23 | 3 | 1 | KAN 1 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for no gain (tackle by Corey Mays) | 0 | 5.170 | 3.550 | -1.62 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 0:44 | 4 | 1 | KAN 1 | 7-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for no gain (tackle by Demorrio Williams) | 0 | 3.550 | 0.380 | -3.17 |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 7:30 | 1 | 1 | DEN 1 | 3-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for no gain (tackle by Andra Davis and Ronald Fields) | 0 | 6.970 | 5.910 | -1.06 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 7:39 | 3 | 1 | SDG 29 | 14-13 | Philip Rivers middle for no gain (tackle by Robert Geathers and Dhani Jones) | 0 | 0.230 | -1.440 | -1.67 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 3:55 | 1 | 10 | CIN 37 | 21-13 | Darren Sproles middle for no gain (tackle by Tank Johnson) | 0 | 3.120 | 2.570 | -0.55 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 8:41 | 2 | 10 | SDG 22 | 13-17 | Michael Bennett left guard for no gain (tackle by Justin Tryon and Rocky McIntosh) | 0 | -0.130 | -0.820 | -0.69 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 6:23 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Vincent Jackson. Penalty on Brandyn Dombrowski: Offensive Holding, 10 yards (no play) | 0 | 2.260 | 1.600 | -0.66 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 6:17 | 1 | 20 | SDG 40 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Chris Chambers. Penalty on Domonique Foxworth: Defensive Pass Interfere, 12 yards, Penalty on Antwan Barnes: Defensive Offside (Declined) (no play) | 0 | 1.600 | 2.390 | .79 |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 4:10 | 1 | 10 | RAV 27 | 16-28 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Chris Chambers. Penalty on Jacob Hester: Chop Block, 15 yards (no play) | 0 | 3.780 | 2.790 | -0.99 |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 11:50 | 2 | 7 | SDG 23 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Chris Chambers. Penalty on Elvis Dumervil: Defensive Offside (Declined), Penalty on Mario Haggan: Defensive Holding, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | 0.140 | 0.810 | .67 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 4:43 | 1 | 10 | NYG 30 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Corey Webster). Penalty on Corey Webster: Illegal Contact (Declined), Penalty on Corey Webster: Defensive Pass Interfere, 29 yards (no play) | 0 | 3.580 | 6.970 | 3.39 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 3:02 | 1 | 10 | PHI 33 | 21-9 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Antonio Gates. Penalty on Trent Cole: Defensive Offside, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | 3.380 | 4.110 | .73 |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 13:10 | 2 | 6 | KAN 6 | 28-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Vincent Jackson. Penalty on Tamba Hali: Defensive Holding, 3 yards (no play) | 0 | 4.950 | 6.510 | 1.56 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 3:34 | 2 | 8 | SDG 22 | 7-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Vincent Jackson. Penalty on Mike Adams: Illegal Contact, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | 0.000 | 0.740 | .74 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 9:57 | 1 | 10 | OTI 14 | 10-21 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Malcom Floyd (defended by Cortland Finnegan). Penalty on Cortland Finnegan: Defensive Pass Interfere, 13 yards (no play) | 0 | 4.650 | 6.970 | 2.32 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 8:56 | 3 | 10 | SDG 18 | 10-10 | Nick Hardwick for no gain. Penalty on Philip Rivers: Delay of Game, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | -1.170 | -1.970 | -0.80 |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 21-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson right end for no gain (tackle by Jon Alston and Chris Johnson). Penalty on Antonio Gates: Offensive Holding, 10 yards (no play) | 0 | 0.280 | -0.760 | -1.04 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 1:47 | 3 | 2 | PHI 25 | 21-9 | Darren Sproles right tackle for no gain (tackle by Quintin Mikell and Will Witherspoon). Penalty on Ramzee Robinson: Defensive Offside, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | 3.200 | 4.240 | 1.04 |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 0:07 | 1 | 10 | SDG 14 | 13-17 | Billy Volek sacked by Kedric Golston for -1 yards | -1 | -0.280 | -0.850 | -0.57 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 2:20 | 2 | 2 | PIT 2 | 28-0 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for -1 yards (tackle by LaMarr Woodley) | -1 | 5.720 | 4.720 | -1.00 |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 7:28 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 21-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for -1 yards (tackle by Tyvon Branch) | -1 | 1.780 | 0.960 | -0.82 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 14:55 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 7-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for -1 yards (tackle by Danny Clark and Fred Robbins) | -1 | 0.280 | -0.460 | -0.74 |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 4:31 | 1 | 1 | NYG 1 | 7-7 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for -1 yards (tackle by Rocky Bernard) | -1 | 6.970 | 5.720 | -1.25 |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 9:20 | 1 | 10 | SDG 17 | 7-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for -1 yards (tackle by Jason Trusnik and Kamerion Wimbley) | -1 | -0.060 | -0.730 | -0.67 |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 2:38 | 1 | 10 | CIN 19 | 21-13 | Darren Sproles left end for -1 yards (tackle by Rey Maualuga and Shaun Smith) | -1 | 4.310 | 3.630 | -0.68 |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 2:56 | 1 | 5 | PHI 28 | 21-9 | LaDainian Tomlinson middle for -2 yards (tackle by Trevor Laws and Chris Gocong) | -2 | 4.110 | 3.240 | -0.87 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 11:30 | 1 | 10 | RAI 48 | 10-10 | LaDainian Tomlinson left tackle for -2 yards (tackle by Trevor Scott). Penalty on Scott Mruczkowski: Offensive Holding, 10 yards (no play) | -2 | 2.390 | 1.730 | -0.66 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 8:51 | 3 | 15 | SDG 13 | 10-10 | Darren Sproles middle for -3 yards (tackle by Greg Ellis) | -3 | -1.970 | -2.490 | -0.52 |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 9:08 | 2 | 9 | SDG 17 | 7-20 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for -4 yards (tackle by Jon McGraw) | -4 | -0.510 | -1.750 | -1.24 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 2:20 | 3 | 8 | SDG 35 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers sacked by Greg Ellis for -5 yards | -5 | 0.170 | -1.370 | -1.54 |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 5:25 | 1 | 10 | PIT 26 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers sacked by James Harrison for -5 yards | -5 | 3.840 | 2.620 | -1.22 |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 6:18 | 2 | 7 | OTI 24 | 10-28 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Brandon Manumaleuna for -6 yards (tackle by Jason McCourty) | -6 | 3.640 | 2.150 | -1.49 |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 13:38 | 2 | 7 | SDG 29 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep middle intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Chris Johnson) | 0.540 | -0.160 | -0.70 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 10:23 | 2 | 3 | RAI 41 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Antonio Gates (defended by Hiram Eugene) | 2.790 | 2.080 | -0.71 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 10:18 | 3 | 3 | RAI 41 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Antonio Gates is intercepted by Michael Huff at OAK-30 and returned for 7 yards | 2.080 | -1.400 | -3.48 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 9:10 | 1 | 10 | SDG 18 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Antonio Gates (defended by Tyvon Branch) | 0.040 | -0.490 | -0.53 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 9:04 | 2 | 10 | SDG 18 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | -0.490 | -1.170 | -0.68 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 6:33 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Legedu Naanee | 0.280 | -0.270 | -0.55 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 4:59 | 2 | 10 | SDG 33 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | 0.590 | -0.100 | -0.69 | |
| 2009-09-14 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 2:24 | 2 | 8 | SDG 35 | 10-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Chris Johnson) | 0.860 | 0.170 | -0.69 | |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 10:23 | 2 | 6 | SDG 24 | 16-21 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Darren Sproles | 0.270 | -0.430 | -0.70 | |
| 2009-09-20 | Chargers | Ravens | 3 | 10:17 | 3 | 6 | SDG 24 | 16-21 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete is intercepted by Dawan Landry at SDG-30 | -0.430 | -4.110 | -3.68 | |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 11:35 | 2 | 9 | SDG 9 | 3-3 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson | -0.710 | -1.300 | -0.59 | |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 11:30 | 3 | 9 | SDG 9 | 3-3 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson | -1.300 | -2.490 | -1.19 | |
| 2009-09-27 | Chargers | Dolphins | 3 | 2:12 | 2 | 5 | MIA 5 | 3-6 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Chris Chambers | 5.150 | 4.260 | -0.89 | |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 13:06 | 3 | 5 | PIT 50 | 21-0 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Chris Chambers | 1.360 | -0.060 | -1.42 | |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 6:41 | 1 | 10 | SDG 46 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | 1.990 | 1.450 | -0.54 | |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 4:51 | 2 | 15 | PIT 31 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | 2.620 | 1.950 | -0.67 | |
| 2009-10-04 | Chargers | Steelers | 3 | 2:28 | 1 | 2 | PIT 2 | 28-0 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Malcom Floyd | 6.740 | 5.720 | -1.02 | |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 11:44 | 1 | 10 | SDG 28 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Antonio Gates | 0.810 | 0.260 | -0.55 | |
| 2009-10-19 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:46 | 2 | 9 | DEN 36 | 20-17 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Chris Chambers | 2.710 | 2.010 | -0.70 | |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 8:20 | 3 | 18 | SDG 8 | 7-20 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Chris Chambers | -2.360 | -2.490 | -0.13 | |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 3:04 | 2 | 7 | KAN 48 | 7-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson | 2.050 | 1.360 | -0.69 | |
| 2009-10-25 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 2:58 | 3 | 7 | KAN 48 | 7-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Chris Chambers | 1.360 | 0.070 | -1.29 | |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 13:59 | 2 | 19 | SDG 11 | 21-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson | -1.440 | -2.470 | -1.03 | |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 13:52 | 3 | 19 | SDG 11 | 21-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Malcom Floyd (defended by Michael Huff) | -2.470 | -2.490 | -0.02 | |
| 2009-11-01 | Chargers | Raiders | 3 | 6:41 | 3 | 10 | SDG 49 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Antonio Gates | 0.960 | -0.130 | -1.09 | |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 14:28 | 2 | 11 | SDG 19 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Antonio Gates | -0.460 | -1.140 | -0.68 | |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 14:14 | 3 | 11 | SDG 19 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Malcom Floyd is intercepted by Michael Johnson at NYG-36 | -1.140 | -1.330 | -0.19 | |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 11:13 | 1 | 10 | SDG 30 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep middle intended for Malcom Floyd | 0.940 | 0.390 | -0.55 | |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 9:35 | 1 | 10 | NYG 44 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Corey Webster) | 2.650 | 2.110 | -0.54 | |
| 2009-11-08 | Chargers | Giants | 3 | 8:50 | 3 | 8 | NYG 42 | 7-7 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Antonio Gates | 1.690 | 0.460 | -1.23 | |
| 2009-11-15 | Chargers | Eagles | 3 | 5:45 | 1 | 10 | SDG 41 | 21-9 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Quintin Mikell) | 1.660 | 1.120 | -0.54 | |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 14:15 | 2 | 7 | SDG 23 | 0-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Antonio Gates (defended by Andra Davis) | 0.140 | -0.560 | -0.70 | |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 14:09 | 3 | 7 | SDG 23 | 0-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short middle intended for Darren Sproles (defended by Jarvis Moss) | -0.560 | -1.830 | -1.27 | |
| 2009-11-22 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:26 | 1 | 5 | DEN 45 | 3-20 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep right intended for Vincent Jackson | 2.990 | 2.390 | -0.60 | |
| 2009-11-29 | Chargers | Chiefs | 3 | 6:01 | 1 | 20 | KAN 39 | 35-14 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Darren Sproles | 2.980 | 1.750 | -1.23 | |
| 2009-12-06 | Chargers | Browns | 3 | 14:55 | 1 | 10 | SDG 15 | 7-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | -0.220 | -0.710 | -0.49 | |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 11:40 | 1 | 15 | DAL 49 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for LaDainian Tomlinson | 2.320 | 1.440 | -0.88 | |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 10:49 | 3 | 6 | DAL 40 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Malcom Floyd | 1.950 | 0.590 | -1.36 | |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 8:15 | 1 | 10 | DAL 44 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Antonio Gates | 2.650 | 2.110 | -0.54 | |
| 2009-12-13 | Chargers | Cowboys | 3 | 8:10 | 2 | 10 | DAL 44 | 3-10 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Malcom Floyd (defended by Alan Ball) | 2.110 | 1.420 | -0.69 | |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 10:56 | 1 | 10 | SDG 20 | 14-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short right intended for Malcom Floyd | 0.280 | -0.270 | -0.55 | |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 10:09 | 3 | 11 | SDG 19 | 14-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Antonio Gates | -1.140 | -2.140 | -1.00 | |
| 2009-12-20 | Chargers | Bengals | 3 | 1:12 | 3 | 6 | CIN 15 | 21-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Vincent Jackson (defended by Leon Hall) | 3.580 | 2.470 | -1.11 | |
| 2009-12-25 | Chargers | Titans | 3 | 12:05 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 10-21 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep left intended for Vincent Jackson | 2.260 | 1.710 | -0.55 | |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 13:40 | 1 | 10 | SDG 43 | 13-14 | Billy Volek pass incomplete short right intended for Kassim Osgood | 1.800 | 1.250 | -0.55 | |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 13:34 | 2 | 10 | SDG 43 | 13-14 | Billy Volek pass incomplete short left intended for Malcom Floyd (defended by Carlos Rogers) | 1.250 | 0.560 | -0.69 | |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 9:01 | 1 | 10 | SDG 22 | 13-17 | Billy Volek pass complete short right to Mike Tolbert for no gain | 0.410 | -0.130 | -0.54 | |
| 2010-01-03 | Chargers | Redskins | 3 | 2:14 | 1 | 10 | WAS 41 | 13-17 | Billy Volek pass incomplete deep right intended for Brandon Manumaleuna is intercepted by Rocky McIntosh at WAS-22 and returned for 9 yards. Rocky McIntosh fumbles (forced by Kris Wilson), recovered by Carlos Rogers at WAS-31 | 2.850 | -2.190 | -5.04 |
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