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Chargers Demolish Broncos

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The Associated Press

Published: October 8, 2007

DENVER - The San Diego Chargers handed the Denver Broncos their worst home loss since 1966 on Sunday 41-3 by rediscovering their winning formula: hold onto the ball.

Reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson amassed 140 yards, including 73 on three receptions, and backup Michael Turner added 147 yards on 10 carries, highlighted by a 74-yard touchdown trot along the Broncos' bewildered sideline in the fourth quarter.

One week after committing four turnovers, the Chargers (2-3) had none in ending their three-game skid by winning consecutive games in Denver for the first time since 1967-68.

They handed the Broncos (2-3), losers of three straight, their worst home loss since the Kansas City Chiefs' 56-10 thumping on Oct. 23, 1966.

SD-Rivers 2 run (Kaeding kick), 6:26.

SD-Siler 23 fumble return (Kaeding kick), 6:15.

Second Quarter

SD-FG Kaeding 26, 11:23.

Den-FG Elam 30, 1:15.

SD-FG Kaeding 45, :00.

Third Quarter

SD-Gates 9 pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick), 9:20.

SD-V.Jackson 15 pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick), :07.

Fourth Quarter

SD-Turner 74 run (Kaeding kick), 9:42.

A-76,879.

RUSHING-San Diego, Turner 10-147, Tomlinson 21-67, Neal 1-3, Sproles 1-2, Volek 2-(minus 2), Rivers 2-(minus 3). Denver, Henry 16-65, Cutler 3-7, S.Young 1-0.

PASSING-San Diego, Rivers 13-18-0-270. Denver, Cutler 23-36-1-232.

RECEIVING-San Diego, Gates 7-113, V.Jackson 3-84, Tomlinson 3-73. Denver, Marshall 7-72, Martinez 6-70, S.Young 4-20, Graham 2-10, Scheffler 2-37, N.Jackson 1-9, Stokley 1-14.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-None.

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