On a night of faux football that was woefully lacking in star power, Alex Smith punctuated his homecoming with two turnovers.

Shawne Merriman, who said he wouldn't do his “Lights Out” dance until further notice, was true to his word for at least one night: Unlike previous seasons, he ran on the field during pregame introductions without doing the dance.

Shaun Alexander barely broke a sweat.

Whether they connect on a perfectly executed sideline route, have a pass over the middle blown up or don't even get a throw off, Antonio Gates and Philip Rivers will often confer after a play.

Chargers wide receiver Eric Parker underwent toe surgery on Friday and could miss up to 10 weeks.