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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Steelers Unplug Feisty Chargers

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(AP) – Electrifying early and too late, the San Diego Chargers just didn't have enough juice, the AP reports. They scored on a gorgeous touchdown pass from Philip Rivers to Vincent Jackson just four plays and barely two minutes into today's game, but the Chargers couldn't sustain their fast-and-furious start and had their season end with a 35-24 playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers' top-ranked defense swarmed over Darren Sproles, cutting the pesky 5-foot-6 running back down to size for most of the game.The Chargers will remember the third quarter as when it all got away: San Diego's defense couldn't stop Pittsburgh as the Steelers held the ball for 14:43 to just 17 seconds for San Diego. Without star LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers couldn't penetrate the Steelers' mighty D.

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) catches a 41-yard touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) catches a 41-yard touchdown pass against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans cheer during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel celebrates after sacking San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel celebrates after sacking San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Santonio Holmes leaps over San Diego Chargers' Legedu Naanee on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Santonio Holmes leaps over San Diego Chargers' Legedu Naanee on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner looks down on the sidelines on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner looks down on the sidelines on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (Tom E. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (56) and James Harrison celebrate on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers LaMarr Woodley (56) and James Harrison celebrate on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (Gene J. Puskar)
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson watches from the bench on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson watches from the bench on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh.   (Tom E. Puskar)
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