to crack the 100-yard mark against Denvers stingy defense since Kansas Citys Jamaal Charles on Sept. 17, 2015. But because the Chargers los

DENVER -- The only way to stop San Diego running back Melvin Gordon was by not letting him touch the ball.Turns out, it was the Chargers who came up with that plan at the end of a 27-19 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.On four straight snaps at the Denver 2, the Chargers (3-5) called passing plays, leaving Gordon out of the mix in the quest for a touchdown that, combined with a 2-point conversion, could have sent the game to overtime.Gordon finished with 111 yards -- the first runner to crack the 100-yard mark against Denvers stingy defense since Kansas Citys Jamaal Charles on Sept. 17, 2015. But because the Chargers lost, Gordon might be remembered as the player who sent Wade Phillips to the hospital when he collided with the defensive coordinator on the sideline in the second quarter.Im really sorry about that, Gordon said.Head coach Mike McCoys explanation for why Gordon didnt touch the ball really wasnt one: We called the plays we did. We didnt finish them. We didnt score. It didnt work.And Gordon took the high road.You know, whatever they call is what they call. Im OK with whatever they call, said Gordon, who rushed for 94 yards in a 21-13 win over Denver on Oct. 13. If someone makes a touchdown, then no one is talking to me about that right now. Its the call that was made. Weve got to live with it.Quarterback Philip Rivers felt the same way. He said he didnt audible out of any running plays when they had first-and-goal at the 2 with 2:54 remaining.After the fact, you obviously go, `Shoot, maybe we shouldve run once or twice down there? said Rivers, who threw for 267 yards and two TDs along with three interceptions. But when youre going and youre in the heat of it, you feel like youve got a chance for us to score with what we called.Midway through the second quarter, Gordon was trying to chase down Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby during Robys 49-yard interception return for a score when he said he was blocked into Phillips by Broncos linebacker Von Miller.Gordon upended Phillips, and the back of the coachs head slammed against the ground. Medical personnel surrounded Phillips, and after about five minutes, he was secured to a backboard, then carted off the field.I didnt even know I hurt him, Gordon said. I didnt know it was me. I hope hes OK. ... I couldnt stop. I was going too fast.Gordon didnt let the incident derail him, and got stronger as the game went along. San Diegos 2015 first-round draft pick averaged 4.8 yards on 20 carries. His longest run was 20 yards in the fourth quarter.He wanted the ball at the end against Denver (6-2) -- every player does in that situation, Gordon said.They trust those other guys as well, Gordon explained.This is how San Diegos play calling went on that game-changing drive:- Incomplete pass over the middle.- Incomplete pass short right.- Incomplete pass to Antonio Gates.- Incomplete pass short left to Hunter Henry.Ball back to Denver with 2:36 left.And while the Chargers gained possession again, they couldnt do much against Denvers defense.I have all the faith in our quarterback and receivers, the rest of the line, the play calling. Sometimes, it doesnt go our way, San Diego offensive lineman Joe Barksdale said. But no one gave up. And I think that speaks more volumes than anything.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Fake Jerseys From China . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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CHICAGO -- Marcus Mariota threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans hung on to beat the depleted Chicago Bears 27-21 on Sunday.The Titans (6-6) gave their playoff hopes a boost, though they watched as Chicago (2-9) cut a 20-point lead to six in the fourth quarter.Matt Barkley, starting for the injured Jay Cutler, led the late surge. The Bears had a first down at the Tennessee 7 in the final minute when Josh Bellamy dropped a pass in the end zone on first down. Barkleys next three attempts fell incomplete, preserving the win for Tennessee.The Titans moved one game out of first place in the AFC South.Mariota, putting together one of the best seasons ever by a Titans quarterback, came through with another solid performance. The second-year pro completed 15 of 23 passes.Rishard Matthews added 64 yards receiving, including a diving touchdown grab near the end of the first half. Delanie Walker had three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown, and the Titans headed into their bye on a winning note after losing at Indianapolis last week.With Cutler nursing a right shoulder injury, the Bears were forced to give Barkley his first career start. The former Southern California star struggled before coming on strong down the stretch, going 28 for 54 for 316 yards with the first three touchdowns of his career and two interceptions.Barkley got picked off by Wesley Woodyard with the ball on the Tennessee 16 in the second quarter, and he was intercepted in the end zone by DaNorris Searcy early in the third.He did, however, throw a 6-yard touchdown to Deonte Thompson withh just over three minutes left to cut it to 27-21.dddddddddddd The Bears got the ball back on their 35 with 1:56 remaining after the Titans went three-and-out. 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