In N.F.L. Front Offices, Coming, Going and Staying Put  At the end of the N.F.L. regular season, no coach or general manager who failed to reach the playoffs has any real job security, except if you happen to be working in Philadelphia or San Diego. Patriots Clinch a Bye and Lions a Rare Playoff Berth  The Detroit Lions clinched their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 38-10 rout of the San Diego Chargers. THE FIFTH DOWN; Personnel File: Party Is Over for Rivers and the Chargers Jason and Justin Sablich are here to help you with your fantasy football team. The Sablich brothers will provide fantasy football advice throughout the season on this blog and on Twitter (@5thDownFantasy). Cam Newton (CAR) vs. Houston - Newton, who went undrafted in most leagues, has surprisingly carried the many fantasy teams that were lucky enough to grab him off the waiver wire early this season. But just when you need him the most, if you're in one of the many leagues starting their fantasy... Chargers Beat Playoff-Bound Ravens 34-14 Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers looked playoff-ready, even if their postseason hopes remain slim. Philip Rivers Helps Chargers End Six-Game Skid  Philip Rivers had three touchdown passes for San Diego, which scored on five of its first six drives. |