LaDainian Tomlinson has been a stud of a running back ever since the San Diego Chargers drafted him fifth overall in the 2001 NFL draft.  He has literally put the Chargers back on the map of elite NFL teams since his arrival. During the 2006 NFL season, Tomlinson scored a league high 186 points and was the MVP as well as offensive player of the year.   (more...)

photo credit: SD Dirk    Once again the Oakland Raiders had a chance to climb within their division, even tie for second. Except they could not stop Philip Rivers and LaDainian Tomlinson.

  At halftime Rivers had already passed for 149 yards, two touchdowns and even ran for  19 yards himself. Tomlinson had ran for 59 yards and even scored one touchdown. Vincent Jackson had also been busy with 122 yards receiving and one touchdown also. With this being said at halftime the score was (27-7). But in all fairness the Raiders Quarterback JaMarcus Russell had not been doing to well thus far. Russell had only 68 passing yards and went  9 - 13 passing attempts. Also right before halftime he was smacked very hard while throwing a pass, which was intercepted. The injury seemed to be with his right leg as he was carted of the field into the locker room.

  In the second half Rivers get another touchdown and another 65 passing yards to finish the game with  214 yards passing total. Tomlinson finished the night out with an impressive run with 91 yards total. Vincent Jackson also finish out the evening with  148 total yards receiving and one touchdown. The final score was a very impressive (34-7)

   The Raiders really never had a chance,but it really ended their shot of winning when Russell got hurt. The San Diego Chargers played to win and they did just that as they Charged right by the Raiders.

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