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Chargers Pass First Playoff Test

LT, Norv, and Co. give SD first postseason win in 13 years

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(Newser) – One of the NFLs most talented clubs notched its first postseason win in 13 years today as San Diego overcame a 6-0 halftime deficit to knock out Tennessee, 17-6. The visiting Titans succeeded in frustrating star running back LaDainian Tomlinson but allowed quarterback Philip Rivers to pass for 292 yards and one touchdown.

It was a vindication of sorts for oft-criticized coach Norv Turner, in his first year with the Chargers after Marty Schottenheimer was fired for his postseason ineptitude. Said Tomlinson of Turner's predicament: "It was either, get us back to the playoffs and win a game in the playoffs, or you're a failure."

San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of their AFC wild-card game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in San Diego. The Chargers won 17-6. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates after scoring on a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of their AFC wild-card game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in San...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates, center, is helped onto a cart by teammate Shawne Merriman, left, and team trainers, right, after he was injured during the second quarter of their AFC wild-card game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in San Diego. The Chargers won 17-6....
San Diego Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates, center, is helped onto a cart by teammate Shawne Merriman, left, and team trainers, right, after he was injured during the second quarter of their AFC wild-card...   (Associated Press)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince young catches a forearm in the head area from San Diego Chargers' Jamal Williams while being sacked in the fourth quarter of the Chargers 17-6 victory in their wild-card playoff football game Sunday Jan. 6, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince young catches a forearm in the head area from San Diego Chargers' Jamal Williams while being sacked in the fourth quarter of the Chargers 17-6 victory in their wild-card...   (Associated Press)
San Diego Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson dives into the endzone with Tennessee Titans' Cortland Finnegan on his back on a 25 yard touchdown during the third quarter of the Chargers 17-6 in their wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
San Diego Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson dives into the endzone with Tennessee Titans' Cortland Finnegan on his back on a 25 yard touchdown during the third quarter of the Chargers 17-6 in their wild-card...   (Associated Press)
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