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Tomlinson, Chargers Jolt Tennessee in OT

Cincinnati silences the Rams, Broncos put a hurtin' on the Chiefs

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 9, 2007 7:44 PM CST
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(Newser) – San Diego, propelled by a 14-point fourth quarter rally, defeated Tennessee with a TD run in overtime by reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson, reports the Tennessean. The Titans' defense dominated the first three quarters but couldn't contain L.T. when it counted as he ended with 146 yards rushing. The Titans, battling for a wild-card slot, fell to 7-6. Elsewhere:

  • The Bengals got another good defensive performance, this time against the Rams and third-string QB Brock Berlin. Rudi Johnson had the only touchdown for Cincy (5-8) which also had four field goals in the 19-10 win.
  • Jay Cutler threw four TD passes and the Denver Broncos outgained Kansas City in yardage 453-129 during a 41-7 wipeout in Denver.

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) scores a touchdown on a 16-yard run in the overtime period to give the Chargers a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Tomlinson ran for 146 yards in the game. (AP Photo/John Russell)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) scores a touchdown on a 16-yard run in the overtime period to give the Chargers a 23-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson argues with an official in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/John Russell)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson argues with an official in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/John...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, left, sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, left, sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Brown (29) reaches across the goal line to score a touchdown as he is dragged down by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/John Russell)
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Brown (29) reaches across the goal line to score a touchdown as he is dragged down by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips in the third quarter of an NFL football...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) gets up slowly after being hit by the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) gets up slowly after being hit by the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Shayne Graham (17) is congratulated by snapper Brad St. Louis (48) after Graham kicked one of his four field goals against the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won, 19-10, in the game that was played on Graham's...
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Shayne Graham (17) is congratulated by snapper Brad St. Louis (48) after Graham kicked one of his four field goals against the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Deltha O'Neal (24) jumps on safety Dexter Jackson after Jackson intercepted a pass to seal the Bengals 19-10 win over the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Deltha O'Neal (24) jumps on safety Dexter Jackson after Jackson intercepted a pass to seal the Bengals 19-10 win over the St. Louis Rams in an NFL football game, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson (32) runs against the St. Louis Rams in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Johnson ran for 92 yards and scored the Bengals' only touchdown in a 19-10 win. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson (32) runs against the St. Louis Rams in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Johnson ran for 92 yards and scored the...   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan, right, talks with quarterback Brock Berlin (3) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Berlin was making his first start in the NFL. Cincinnati won, 19-10. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan, right, talks with quarterback Brock Berlin (3) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati....   (Associated Press)
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs past Cincinnati Bengals safety Dexter Jackson (28) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Bengals defensive end Justin Smith (90) pursues. The Bengals won 19-10. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs past Cincinnati Bengals safety Dexter Jackson (28) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Cincinnati. Bengals defensive...   (Associated Press)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez, left, attempts to pull in a pass as the ball lands on the helmet of Denver Broncos linebacker Ian Gold in the third quarter of the Broncos' 41-7 victory in an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The pass...
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez, left, attempts to pull in a pass as the ball lands on the helmet of Denver Broncos linebacker Ian Gold in the third quarter of the Broncos' 41-7 victory in...   (Associated Press)
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, right, pulls in an interception as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kris Wilson (84) looks on during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, right, pulls in an interception as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kris Wilson (84) looks on during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (6) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson (96) chases during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (6) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson (96) chases during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Denver....   (Associated Press)
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)   (Associated Press)
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