Tomlinson ensures Chargers best in West

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON seized the NFL single-season record for touchdowns on Sunday as the San Diego Chargers captured the AFC West division crown.

Tomlinson ensures Chargers best in West
Tue, 12 Dec, 2006 - 00:00
Jeff Taylor

Tomlinson rushed for three touchdowns to take his total for the season to 29, eclipsing the record of 28 set by Seattle’s Shaun Alexander last year.

The Chargers downed Denver Broncos 48-20 to win the division for the second time in three years, improving to 11-2, one game ahead of Indianapolis for home field advantage throughout the play-offs.

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