CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Linebacker A.J. Klein knows that realistically the Carolina Panthers dont have much of a shot to make the playoffs.But he said that isnt going to keep this team from trying.That was evident Sunday as Carolinas defense forced a season-high five turnovers by Philip Rivers, recorded five sacks and a crucial fourth-quarter safety in a 28-16 win over the San Diego Chargers.I think it shows that were not going to just roll over, said Klein, who had a sack and forced fumble. It shows that were going to fight and we have a lot of high character people on this team. We will keep fighting until the last game and wherever the chips fall, thats where they fall.Cam Newton was a pedestrian 10 of 27 for 160 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception for Carolina (5-8), which snapped a two-game losing streak and kept its slim playoff hopes alive. Jonathan Stewart ran for 66 yards and a touchdown and Graham Gano had four field goals.But it was Carolinas defense that set the tone early -- and later put the game away.Despite playing without middle linebacker Luke Kuechly and defensive end Charles Johnson, the Panthers had four sacks on Rivers and forced three turnovers in the first half to build a 23-7 lead.I thought (defensive coordinator) Sean McDermott had a real good game plan, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. I like the way he called the game. He had some timely pressures and he used everybody -- bringing corners and nickels and the safeties. I thought early on we kept Philip off balanced.One of those turnovers, a strip-sack by Kawann Short, proved extra costly for the Chargers (5-8). Running back Melvin Gordon, who came in averaging 117.5 yards from scrimmage and had scored 12 touchdowns, was carted off with a hip injury after his left leg twisted under a pile while attempting to recover the loose ball. He did not return.The Chargers later lost defensive end Joey Bosa to a neck injury.Coach Mike McCoy had no update on the extent of the injuries after the game.Rivers, who played at North Carolina State, finished 21 of 39 for 236 yards with three interceptions and two touchdown passes in his homecoming game. He also fumbled twice on sacks.There were times I tried to do too much today, Rivers said. That hasnt been the case in the past couple of games. I know better than that. At the same time, I dont want to stand back there and throw balls away and lose 35-3. It felt like that was the way it was going. Thats no excuse to make bad mistakes and bad turnovers, but those were just decisions I made today.Panthers tight end Greg Olsen called the defenses effort incredible.Five sacks, five turnovers -- that makes playing offensive football a lot easier, so hats off to those guys, Olsen said.HUGE SAFETY:Despite trailing 26-16, the Chargers seemed to seize momentum briefly with 11 minutes left in the game when Trovon Reed intercepted Newton in the end zone and appeared to take it back 99 yards for a touchdown. But instead of it being a three-point game, officials ruled Reed was down by contact at the 3-yard line before ever got going.Three plays later, Mario Addison sacked Rivers in the end zone for a safety and the Chargers never threatened again.BOSA INURES NECKBosa, the No. 3 pick in the draft, left in the second quarter with a neck injury after a sack on Newton. Bosa didnt appear to have his head up as he collided with the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton in the pocket and his neck snapped back.Cornerback Craig Mager also left in the first half with an elbow injury and did not return.IN THE MIRRORThe Chargers could be in for a whole lot of changes this offseason, and players are beginning to realize that.It hurts, especially give the season we have had, said wide receiver Dontrelle Inman, who had 71 yards receiving and a touchdown. Like coach (McCoy) said, we have to all take a look in the mirror and see if guys really want to play.NEWTON SCAREThe home crowd held its breath when Newton left the game late in the third quarter after taking a hit to the side of the head from defensive end Corey Liuget. But Newton returned to the game one play later.HE DID WHAT?Stewart had a highlight reel 20-yard run when he somersaulted over Chargers defender Jahleel Addae, landed on Addaes ankle with his helmet and somehow kept his balance to pick up another 5 yards.FINALLY, A WIN VS. WESTThe Panthers got their first win against an AFC West team after losing to Denver, Kansas City and Oakland earlier this season.GANO PERFECTGano was perfect on the day, converting all four field-goal attempts from 23, 41, 44 and 45 yards.---For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Air Max Australia For Sale . Aside from the trilogy main event title fight, there are a number of intriguing matchups in the heavyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions. Discount Air Max Australia Online . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. 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Im not coming here to try and do anything except be a great teammate to these guys, help Alex in any way and obviously, you always have to be ready to play because were here to play.Foles eschewed other potential offers that could have given him a better chance to compete for a starting job right away.After a sub-par season in 2015 with the Rams, Foles sees Kansas City as a place where he can re-evaluate where he is in his career. The Eagles were 15-9 in his 24 starts spread across three years, while the Rams were 4-7 last season after he went to St. Louis in a quarterback swap that offered him and former No. 1 pick Sam Bradford a change of scenery.Foles ended up seeking another change of scenery after just one year with the Rams, who chose quarterback Jared Goff with the first pick in the NFL draft. Some were not surprised he landed with the Chiefs and Reid.You know why it didnt? I think it goes to show the type of respect that people who play for coach Reid have for him and the kind of faith they have in him, said Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who caught 78 passes and 10 touchdowns from Foles with the Eagles in 2012 and 2014. Any time `Big Red wants you to be a part of what he has going on, thats an honor, so it didnt really surprise me this would be the spot he picked.Foles started six games in 2012 with the Eagles with limited results in what turned out to be Reids final season in Philadelphia.In 2013, Foles flourished after taking over the starting job from Michael Vick and threw 27 touchdowns and two interceptions in 10 starts under Chip Kelly and his innovative pass offense, which included an NFL record-tying seven-touchdown performance against the Raiders.dddddddddddd That season ended with a trip to the Pro Bowl and seemingly cemented Foles as a star.Instead, the Eagles went 6-2 in his eight starts in 2014 despite limited success (13 touchdowns, 10 interceptions) before a season-ending injury ultimately spelled the end of Foles tenure with Philadelphia. He started 11 games last year with the Rams -- his worst season as a pro.I think he got out of me more than I ever thought possible, Foles said of Reid. He pushed me -- every throw, everything I did -- to just be aggressive and really, really helped me to be the player the next year (in 2013) and just continued to grow. It hasnt always been smooth; it hasnt always been like those first two years.At practice, Foles split repetitions with Tyler Bray, who signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted rookie in 2013 and has worked as Smiths backup throughout the start of camp. Bray has never thrown a pass in a regular-season game, and neither have 2014 fifth-round draft pick Aaron Murray and 2016 fifth-round draft pick Kevin Hogan.Reid cited Foles experience as a reason to bring him into an already crowded situation behind Smith. The Chiefs cut defensive tackle Alameda Taamu to make room on the roster for the new quarterback.Nicks familiar, obviously, with the system, Reid said. Hes a good football player. He was good for me as a rookie and Chip that first year there. I think hes a good fit, and you cant have enough of those guys. Its a tough position, and you want to make sure that youre fully loaded there. I think were fully loaded.Foles hit tight end James OShaughnessy on his first pass during a drill at the indoor practice. He received limited opportunities to throw in his first workout with Kansas City and did not participate in the Chiefs first live-tackling segment of training camp.Reid said the Chiefs would continue to work on ways to split up repetitions and didnt have an answer for how long they would hold on to all five guys.Well see. 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