Postgame notes from today’s Chargers-Eagles game at Qualcomm Stadium
Postgame Notes
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Qualcomm Stadium (70,000) – San Diego, California
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
LaDainian Tomlinson moved into 12th place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list today as he finished the day with 12,145 career yards. He moved past Thurman Thomas (12,074) and Franco Harris (12,120). Marcus Allen is 11th with 12,243 yards, 98 ahead of Tomlinson.
He also moved into sole possession of third place on the NFL’s all-time touchdowns list with 146. He passed Allen (145). Emmitt Smith is second with 175.
It was the second time this season (at Kansas City) that Tomlinson had more than 20 carries in a game and the Chargers improved to 52-24 (.684) during his career and 2-0 this season in games when he’s had 20-plus carries.
Philip Rivers completed a career-high 80 percent of his passes today, going 20-of-25.
His 131.8 passer rating was a season-high.
Mike Tolbert and Legedu Naanee both had their first touchdown catches of the season today.
Antonio Gates had a team-leading seven catches today, including four in the first quarter when the Chargers staked out to a 7-0 lead.
The Chargers had two sacks today, one each by Brandon Siler and Paul Oliver. For each, it was their first-career sack.
Antonio Cromartie recorded his team-leading third interception of the season on the game’s final play.
Today’s attendance of 68,789 was the third-largest in team history.
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