San Diego Chargers
Antonio Gates - #85 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/18/1980 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Kent State |
| Years played | 11 |
Chargers aren't pretty, but they'll take it
The start of the 2011 season looked a lot like 2010 for the Chargers. Thankfully for them, that changed quickly.
Rivers leads Chargers to comeback win vs. Vikings
Philip Rivers threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike Tolbert with 5:01 to play as the Cargers rallied to beat the Vikings 24-17 on Sunday.
Vikings-Chargers matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a key matchup to consider in Sunday's Vikings-Chargers game.
Butler uses year off to grab Chargers' LB job
Chargers ILB Donald Butler missed all of 2010 with an injury but used the time away to improve enough to win a starting job this season.
Only Bucs fail to avoid blackout
The Cardinals, Chargers and Rams announced on Thursday they have avoided blackouts and that their Week One games will be shown on local TV.
Vikings-Chargers matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup for Sunday's Vikings-Chargers game.
Chargers sign P Scifres to five-year extension
The Chargers agreed to a five-year, $18 million contract extension with P Mike Scifres on Wednesday.
Vikings-Chargers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chargers game.
Vikings-Chargers matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chargers game.
Chargers need to sell 1,800 tickets to avoid blackout
The Chargers announced Tuesday that 1,800 tickets are still on sale for Sunday's season opener against the Vikings.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Chargers have a few surprises among cuts
There were a few surprises among the cuts made by the Chargers on Saturday, including rookie QB Scott Tolzien.
Turner, Chargers focus on a quick start
After years of early season struggles, the Chargers and head coach Norv Turner have focused on starting off the 2011 schedule with success.
PLAYER NEWS
Gates caught two passes for 44 yards and one score Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.|||||||
Gates has found the end zone two weeks in a row but it may be too little, too late for fantasy owners.
Gates finished with three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in a win against the Chiefs Thursday night.|||||||
It was only Gates' second game this season with a touchdown. He scored in six games a year ago. Gates caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six straight quarters without a touchdown.
Gates had six catches for 81 yards and two scores Monday in a 35-24 loss to Denver.|||||||
Gates' receptions, yards and TDs were all season highs.
Gates also was active for the Chargers against the Atlanta Falcons in a matchup of undefeated teams.|||||||
Gates was inactive last week after hurting his ribs in the opener at Oakland.
Gates and running back Ryan Mathews are among the San Diego Chargers' inactives for their game against the Tennessee Titans.|||||||
Gates has a rib injury.