by Sports Xchange

"It is for everyone on the outside," coach Norv Turner said. "Our team is getting better. We've gotten better each of the last weeks since the bye. It's nice to win a close game. It's nice to win a game this way because I think when you win a game this way, it builds on your confidence and you know you can."

The Chargers did it in dramatic fashion as Philip Rivers marched his team 80 yards in the final two minutes for the 21-20 thriller over the Giants. Rivers hit Vincent Jackson with on an 18-yard pass with 21 seconds remaining.

"We have won games like this in the past, but this one is very, very special in terms of the way it was going in the fourth quarter," Turner said.

"It something in my mind we need to build on because I don't think we are anywhere near as good as we can be. We have a lot of new and young players playing. I know I say that every week but they're a week older right now."

Among players making the biggest strides is Shawne Merriman. With his knee slowly rounding into shape, he has collected four sacks in the last two games.

"Well, it was another game that we had to win," Merriman said. "It was one of those things where we approached the game with our backs against the wall, too. We can't worry what Denver or anyone is doing in our conference, so we've got to go out and win on from this point on."

The point is, Sunday's win came accompanied with a load of confidence in the calm manner Rivers led the team to the victory.

"I'm just glad to be a part of it and witness that," Merriman said.