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Return of the King

LT reclaims league rushing lead in 23-3 SD romp over Denver

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(Newser) – With Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1316 yards) sidelined with a broken wheel and Minnesota's rookie wunderkind Adrian Peterson (1305) running on fumes, the league's rushing leader has a familiar face again. Last year's titlebearer LaDainian Tomlinson (1418) reclaimed the lead with a game to go, the AP reports, as the Chargers smacked around the Broncos, 23-3.

Tomlinson had 107 yards, but just four carries in the second half as the game was quickly put out of reach by the playoff-bound Chargers. On Christmas Eve, Jay Cutler—the quarterback from Santa Claus, Indiana—had a hellish four-sack, three-turnover night. His Denver team ended up outscored by San Diego in the season series 64-6.

San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson wears a towel on his head as he watches time run down at the end of their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. Tomlinson rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown in the Chargers 23-3 win. (AP...
San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson wears a towel on his head as he watches time run down at the end of their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. Tomlinson...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson pumps his fist after the the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-3 in their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 in San Diego. Tomlinson rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson pumps his fist after the the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-3 in their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 in San Diego. Tomlinson rushed for 107 yards...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, right, cuts away from Denver Broncos' Dominique Foxworth on his touchdown run in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, right, cuts away from Denver Broncos' Dominique Foxworth on his touchdown run in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego....   (Associated Press)
Denver Broncos' John Lynch (47) walks away after being penalized for throwing the helmet of San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson during the first quarter of their football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Denver Broncos' John Lynch (47) walks away after being penalized for throwing the helmet of San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson during the first quarter of their football game Monday, Dec. 24, 2007...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers' Clinton Hart sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler for a 9-yard loss in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers' Clinton Hart sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler for a 9-yard loss in the first quarter of their NFL football game Monday Dec. 24, 2007, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)   (Associated Press)
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