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Chargers Pass First Playoff Test

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

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Jan 6, 2008 10:08 PM CST

(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... Read full story »

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