Falcons 27, Chargers 24. August 29, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA.

Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers' first-team offense got the fast start they wanted, even with LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates watching from the sideline.

Rivers led touchdown drives in two of his three possessions before the Atlanta Falcons' backups rallied to beat the Chargers 27-24. Rivers completed 10-of-15 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown.

The Chargers frustrated the Falcons' defense with big third-down plays. They converted seven-of-eight third downs in the first half and 11-of-16 in the game.