Haynesworth's impact
Even though Tennessee tackle Albert Haynesworth sat out Wednesday's Titans practice to rest his hamstring, the Chargers expect him to play Sunday. And they understand that taking him out of the equation is going to be a key factor.
"He makes a huge difference -- there's no question," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said.
"You look around the league, at teams that have tackles like that -- Minnesota, Jacksonville. And Haynesworth does the same for them. He has a big impact on the run, and he can cause some pressure in the passing game as well. He'll be a guy we have circled, obviously, to make sure that you take care of."
Added LaDainian Tomlinson: "I don't think there's any question they're a different team (with him). He demands so much attention. A lot of times, that extra attention he demands will allow somebody else to be free and unblocked and make plays for them. It definitely is a big advantage for them when he plays."
The matchup of the day, then, might be Haynesworth against the Chargers' Kris Dielman and Nick Hardwick.
"Oh, yeah, most definitely," Tomlinson said. "That's a matchup that you don't want to miss. It's going to be a tough-fought matchup between those guys."