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The San Diego Chargers moved up a spot to No. 15 in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings.

As anticipated, the Chargers face a tough stretch to close out the season, including the Baltimore Ravens (7-4) on Sunday, followed by home games against the New England Patriots (9-2) and the Denver Broncos (8-3), and finishing with road contests with the San Francisco 49ers (7-4) and the Kansas City Chiefs (7-4).

In this ESPN Insider piece, ESPN NFL handicapper Dave Tuley has the Chargers at No. 15 in his Vegas NFL power rankings.

In this ESPN Insider piece, Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders calculates the Chargers' chances of reaching the postseason at 15.3 percent.

ESPN Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky reports that Tennessee released former Chargers edge rusher Shaun Phillips.

Ricky Henne of Chargers.com writes that preparation and work ethic give rookie Chris Watt confidence in taking over for Rich Ohrnberger at center.

Tom Krasovic of U-T San Diego takes a closer look at the Baltimore Ravens.

Kevin Acee of U-T San Diego says Ryan Mathews needs the ball more.

Kyle Posey of Bolts from the Blue writes that the Chargers got back to the basics on offense, relying on running the football and the short passing game.

Steve Hartman and Mike Costa of Xtra 1360 Fox Sports Radio talked with Chargers GM Tom Telesco in this audio link.

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