"The final numbers might not have reflected it, but the absence of WR Vincent Jackson clearly affected QB Philip Rivers in the Chargers' Week One loss at Kansas City.

Facing a Chiefs defense that ranked 30th in 2009, Rivers had issues finding open receivers all night long, completing just 56 percent of his passes after being a 65 percent passer the past two seasons. While the wet weather was certainly a factor, the quarterback's troubles had more to do with his inability to connect with his wideouts, only three of whom saw playing time in the opener.

Rivers' biggest problem seemed to be getting on the same page with Malcom Floyd, the man charged with replacing Jackson as the Bolts' No. 1 receiver. Never more than a complementary player during his career, Floyd appeared unready to fill Jackson's shoes as Rivers' go-to downfield guy, being targeted a team-high 12 times yet hauling in only three balls."