Chargers jump for joy
Rivers, Tomlinson help San Diego rally in 2nd half for first playoff win since 1994
Monday, January 7, 2008 3:07 AM
By Bernie Wilson
Associated Press
Denis poroy associated press
San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson leaps over the Tennessee defense to score a 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
SAN DIEGO -- Well, wouldn't you know it, the San Diego Chargers can win in the playoffs.
Thirteen years after their last postseason victory, the Chargers finally came to life late in the second half yesterday to beat the Tennessee Titans 17-6 in an AFC wild-card game.
A gloomy, rainy afternoon never looked so good in normally sunny San Diego. Star running back LaDainian Tomlinson was limited to 42 yards, but got to celebrate the first playoff victory in three tries in his brilliant seven-year career.
"It didn't come easy, but I tell you, I'm just happy to get that first one," Tomlinson said.
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