[vincesanity82]

Details are sketchy, but a Boston TV and radio sportscaster has apparently reported that the knee injury suffered by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is much more serious than he or the team has let on.

Specifically, the report says that Rivers suffered a partially torn ACL, the three letters that no player ever wants to hear when doctors are examining his knee. The initial report is not online, but a few web sites, including Roto World and Pro Football Talk, have picked up on it.

It is possible for a quarterback to at least try to play on a torn ACL -- Oregon's Dennis Dixon did it during the 2007 college football season, with ugly results -- but it sure wouldn't be easy. My belief is that the report is probably wrong, and Rivers' injury is to his MCL, not his ACL. The Chargers say Rivers will be a game-time decision, and that if he can't go, backup Billy Volek will start the AFC Championship at New England.

Rumors Surface of Philip Rivers Torn ACL - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Lefty Noob]

Roto World's usually reliable, which makes me think there may be validity to the report. If so, San Diego shouldn't even think about playing him. All they need to do is watch film of Dixon playing on his torn ACL. A healthy Volek gives them a much better chance to win.

[bears9]

Bad news for the Chargers if this is true, because they can't win the game with Billy Volek running the show.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by bears9

Bad news for the Chargers if this is true, because they can't win the game with Billy Volek running the show.

dont be too sure, he did fine last game against Indy..

[bears9]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

dont be too sure, he did fine last game against Indy..

But let's face facts, Indy's D was playing without Bob Sanders and they Pats will blitz a lot more.

[ThePundit]

It doesn't sound like he's going to play tonight.