Updated: Jan 7, 2007, 8:01 PM

Vote: Which team will win in San Diego?


In order to get the Chargers through to the AFC title game, the NFL's newest MVP will have to get the best of a quarterback who knows something about proving his value in the postseason. LaDainian Tomlinson's record-breaking season helped the Chargers claim home-field advantage and a first-round bye, but Tom Brady and the Patriots aren't likely to be intimidated by either the surroundings or the running back when they visit.

The Patriots proved once and for all that they really are the best the AFC East has to offer, dispatching the Jets 37-16 in the first round of the playoffs after splitting with Eric Mangini's team in the regular season. But do veterans like Brady, Tedy Bruschi and Troy Brown have enough left in the tank to take on a team that many believe is the league's up-and-coming powerhouse? Or is that experience exactly what will come in handy against a young quarterback like Philip Rivers and an old coach with a history of playoff disappointment like Marty Schottenheimer? Vote on Sunday's showdown, SportsNation!
  • 1) Which team will win Sunday's game in San Diego?
  • 2) Which unit would you rather have?
  • 3) Which unit would you rather have?
  • 4) Which player would you rather have in the playoffs?
  • 5) Which group of wide receivers are more likely to make an impact on Sunday?
  • 6) Will Philip Rivers' inexperience play a significant role in the game?
  • 7) Which linebacker is a better defensive anchor?
  • 8) Which defensive playmaker will have the biggest impact on the outcome?
  • 9) Which coach will do a better job of preparing his team for the opponent?
  • 10) On a scale of one to five, with five being the toughest environment, how tough a place to play is San Diego?

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