The2007 season was theSan Diego Chargers' 38th in theNational Football League (NFL) and their 48th overall. After four games, the team failed to equal their 14–22006 regular season record, as they immediately stumbled to a bad 1–3 start under new head coachNorv Turner. However, they finished the regular season strongly by winning 10 of 12 games (including their final six games) to take the AFC West title. The Chargers went further in the playoffs than the previous year, but fell again to theNew England Patriots, this time in the AFC Championship game. For the second consecutive season, starrunning backLaDainian Tomlinsonled the NFL in rushing with 1,474 yards. In the offseason, the Chargers introduced a new logo, with the lightning bolt changing to yellow with bright blue and regular blue outlines. It would be their logo for 10 years. As of 2024, this season remains the most recent appearance for the Chargers in the AFC championship game.

After a postseason loss tothe New England Patriots, offensive and defensive coordinatorsCam Cameron andWade Phillips left for new coaching jobs withthe Miami Dolphins andDallas Cowboys respectively.Marty Schottenheimer, after originally being told he would stay as head coach, was fired in February.^[1] Replacing Schottenheimer wasNorv Turner, who was signed to take over the helm later in the month.^[2] Turner, who installed the Chargers offensive set when he was their offensive coordinator in2001,^[3] was selected to be the head coach largely because he was expected to maintain the offensive game plan that led the team to its best regular season record in team history.^[4] Turner also agreed with general managerA. J. Smith on the hiring of defensive coordinatorTed Cottrell, who had worked with Phillips when both were with theBuffalo Bills and later was the defensive coordinator with the Bills.^[5]Chicago Bears defensive coordinatorRon Rivera, who interviewed for the Chargers' head coaching job, was hired to coach the Chargers' linebackers instead. Smith also re-signed Charger free agentoffensive guardKris Dielman to a six-year contract that will virtually guarantee him almost $17 million and put him around $40 million over the life of the deal.^[6]LinebackerDonnie Edwards was not offered a contract and signed with his former team,the Kansas City Chiefs.^[7] The Chargers released veteranwide receiverKeenan McCardell during the offseason along withsafetyTerrence Kiel.^[8][9][10]

The Chargers started out by making the 30th overall pick in the2007 NFL draft due to their 14–2 season in 2006. They selectedCraig Davis out ofLouisiana State University. In the second round, the Chargers made a trade with the Bears in order to move up and selectsafetyEric Weddle at slot 37#. He was selected as a possible replacement toTerrence Kiel, who was released earlier in the off-season following his arrest on drug charges during the 2006 season.^[11] The Chargers exchanged their second round selection in 2007 as well as third round, fifth round and 2008 third round selection. The Chargers also selected linebackerAnthony Waters fromClemson University, who missed his senior season due to a leg injury.^[12]

The Chargers began their 2007 campaign at home as they matched up their offensive firepower againstthe Chicago Bears and their stingy defense. In this defensive slugfest, the Bears held RBLaDainian Tomlinson, the previous year's league MVP, to just 25 yards rushing on 17 attempts, while getting a 27-yard field goal from kickerRobbie Gould in the second quarter. This game also marked the first time since 2001 that the Chargers were shut out in the first half. In the third quarter, San Diego started to bounce back as Tomlinson threw his 7th career touchdown pass to TEAntonio Gates from 17 yards out. In the fourth, Tomlinson delivered the final blow with a 7-yard TD run.

With the win, the Chargers began their season at 1–0.

Following their low-scoring home win over the Bears, the Chargers flew toGillette Stadium for a Week 2 Sunday night fight againstthe New England Patriots in a rematch of last year's AFC Divisional game. In the first quarter, San Diego trailed early as the Patriots took their opening drive and ended it with QBTom Brady completing a 7-yard TD pass to TEBenjamin Watson. Afterwards, New England continued its opening assault as Brady completed a 23-yard TD pass to WRRandy Moss. In the second quarter, the Chargers continued to show last week's first half struggles as Patriots kickerStephen Gostkowski getting a 24-yard field goal, while LBAdalius Thomas intercepted one of QBPhilip Rivers' passes and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown.

In the third quarter, the Chargers finally managed to score as Rivers completed a 1-yard TD pass to FBLorenzo Neal, but New England responded with Brady and Moss hooking up with each other again on a 24-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter, San Diego tried to fight back with Rivers completing a 12-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates, but the Patriots ended the game with RBSammy Morris getting a 3-yard TD run.

RBLaDainian Tomlinson was a non-factor, as he was only able to muster 43 yards on 18 carries. At this point, he was off to a rough start, totalling only 68 rushing yards in the first two games.

With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1–1.

Trying to rebound from their primetime road loss to the Patriots, the Chargers flew toLambeau Field for Week 3, as they played an interconference game withthe Green Bay Packers. In the first quarter, San Diego struck first with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 27-yard TD pass to WRVincent Jackson. The Packers responded with kickerMason Crosby getting a 28-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Green Bay took the lead with QBBrett Favre completing a pair of 5-yard TD passes, one to WRDonald Driver and one to TEBubba Franks. The Chargers responded with Rivers completing a 9-yard TD pass to WRCraig Davis.

In the third quarter, the Chargers took the lead with Rivers completing a 21-yard TD pass to RBLaDainian Tomlinson for the only score of the period. However, in the fourth quarter, the Packers retook the lead with Favre's record-tying 57-yard TD pass to WRGreg Jennings, along with RBBrandon Jackson getting a 1-yard TD run. San Diego tried to come back, as kickerNate Kaeding got a 44-yard field goal. However, the onside kick failed with Green Bay holding on to win.

Notable:Philip Rivers broke a Chargers record completing 15 consecutive passes in the first half. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1–2.

Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Chargers went home for an AFC West duel withthe Kansas City Chiefs. In the first quarter, San Diego's struggling offense found some life with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 24-yard field goal, while RBLaDainian Tomlinson got a 5-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Chargers increased its lead with Kaeding kicking a 51-yard field goal. The Chiefs answered with a 25-yard field goal byDave Rayner. Afterwards, San Diego ended the half with Kaeding getting a 38-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Chargers lost their lead, with Kansas City getting a 41-yard field goal from Rayner and QBDamon Huard completing a 22-yard TD pass to TETony Gonzalez. Even worse, San Diego ended up losing in the fourth quarter with Huard completing a 51-yard TD pass to WRDwayne Bowe, along with CBTyron Brackenridge returning a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown.

With their third-straight loss, the Chargers fell to 1–3.

One of the few positives from the game, Tomlinson finally got his first 100-yard game of the year, with 132 rushing yards on 20 carries.

Hoping to rebound from their embarrassing divisional home loss to the Chiefs, the Chargers flew toInvesco Field at Mile High for a Week 5 divisional duel withthe Denver Broncos. In the first quarter, San Diego got off to a fast start with QBPhilip Rivers getting a 2-yard TD run. Immediately afterwards on the ensuing kickoff, rookie LBBrandon Siler returned a fumble 23 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Chargers increased its lead with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 26-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Broncos got their only score of the game with kickerJason Elam getting a 30-yard field goal. San Diego ended the half with Kaeding nailing a 45-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Chargers continued their offensive revival with Rivers completing a 9-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates and a 15-yard TD pass to WRVincent Jackson. In the fourth quarter, RBMichael Turner helped San Diego seal their easy victory with a 74-yard TD run.

With the win, the Chargers improved to 2–3. The win also marked San Diego's first back-to-back wins in Denver since1967 and1968.

Coming off of their blowout divisional road win over the Broncos, the Chargers went home for a Week 6 divisional duel withthe Oakland Raiders. In the first quarter, the Chargers came out striking with RBLaDainian Tomlinson got a 3-yard and a 27-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Raiders managed to get on the board with LBThomas Howard returning an interception 66 yards for a touchdown, along with the only score of the period. In the third quarter, San Diego went back to work with Tomlinson getting a 13-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Oakland tried to salvage a comeback as QBDaunte Culpepper threw a 1-yard TD pass to TEZach Miller. However, the Chargers sealed the victory a 41-yard TD run by Tomlinson.

With the win, the Chargers entered their bye week at 3–3.

After speculation about the games location because of theongoing California wildfires, it was confirmed on October 26, 2007, that Qualcomm Stadium would no longer be an evacuation site for San Diego residents, with most of the evacuees moved toDel Mar. Before, sites in thePhoenix area were being considered to host the game, as well as Houston'sReliant Stadium, and alsothe Dallas Cowboys’Texas Stadium. Before the game a special tribute was paid to at the stadium for the fire fighters, National Guard, and volunteers who assisted in fighting the fires and helping the evacuees. GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger attended the game andflipped the coin, which the Chargers won. With an emotional charge from both the players and fans, as well as some victims, the Chargers played one of the best games of their season. Philip Rivers threw 3 touchdown passes despite only throwing 11 passes. Two TDs went to tight endAntonio Gates, and the remainder went to newly acquired wideoutChris Chambers, who was just traded fromthe Miami Dolphins a two weeks earlier and played his first game as a Charger (due to San Diego's bye week). However, that performance was second to second-year cornerAntonio Cromartie, who performance included two interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns. He had a 70-yard INT return for a score, and the other was a complicated snap where the Texans snapped the ball over punterMatt Turk’s head, and the ball fell into the end zone. Quickly having to recover, Turk missed grabbing the ball and it fell into the hands of Cromartie, easily scoring. The Chargers won, 35–10 in a home blowout, which was, in the quote ofLaDainian Tomlinson, "one for the fans.”

With this win, the Chargers improved to 4–3.

After an emotional home win over the Texans, the Chargers flew to theHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome for a Week 9 interconference duel withthe Minnesota Vikings. In the first quarter, San Diego struck first with RBLaDainian Tomlinson getting a 1-yard TD run. The Vikings responded with RBAdrian Peterson getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, there was no scoring until the final play of the half, as CBAntonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown, the longest play in NFL history.

In the third quarter, things started to get grim for San Diego as Minnesota took the lead with Peterson getting a 64-yard TD run and QBBrooks Bollinger completing a 40-yard TD pass to WRSidney Rice. In the fourth quarter, the Chargers tried to come back as kickerNate Kaeding nailed a 36-yard field goal. The Vikings sealed the win with Peterson getting a 46-yard TD run, along with RBChester Taylor getting a 2-yard TD run. LaDainian Tomlinson, despite getting only 1 rushing touchdown, managed to surpassJim Brown for most career rushing touchdowns with his 107th TD.

With the loss, San Diego fell to 4–4.

During the game, Minnesota rookie running backAdrian Peterson broke the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards rushing on 30 carries.

After an upset loss to the Vikings, the Chargers faced the defending Super Bowl champions in San Diego following their first loss of the season to theNew England Patriots. Darren Sproles return the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. After a Nate Kaeding field goal, Sproles returned a punt 45 yards for his second special teams touchdown of the game with less than 6 minutes left in the first quarter. The PAT snap wasn't held and the PAT failed.Peyton Manning threw four interceptions in the first quarter alone. In the second quarter the Chargers put together a 45-yard drive resulting in a 4-yard touchdown run by LaDainian Tomlinson. Manning was able to score a touchdown to Reggie Wayne leaving the score 23–7 at halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter Manning threw a touchdown toKenton Keith and the Colts were able to complete the two-point conversion. On third and 10 from the Chargers 8-yard line, Philip Rivers went back to pass and the ball slipped out of his hand and into the end zone. Colts linebackerGary Brackett picked up the ball for a touchdown with 14:28 to play. The Colts failed the two-point conversion. With six minutes left in the game Rivers threw an interception to rookie Clint Session. In the red zone the Colts picked up the first down, but the booth reviewed the play and it was determined to be fourth and inches. The Colts intended to go for the first down, but a false start penalty byBen Utecht moved them five yards back, and instead they went for the field goal. With 1:31 left the Colts lined up the kicking team for a game-winning field goal, butAdam Vinatieri’s 29-yard kick was wide right. The Chargers ran down the clock and the Colts had 22 seconds to score, but the game ended with Clinton Hart intercepting the ball with time expiring for the Chargers win. Manning set a franchise record by throwing six interceptions in one game (3 to Antonio Cromartie and one apiece to Clinton Hart, Matt Wilhelm, and Shaun Philips).

Both teams had significant injuries coming into the game. For the Chargers CBQuentin Jammer and DELuis Castillo were out of the game. The Colts had 10 players out of the game^[13] including TEDallas Clark, WRMarvin Harrison, and OTTony Ugoh.Dwight Freeney left the game with an injured foot.

With the win, the Chargers improved to 5–4. With Kansas City losing to Denver, San Diego retained first place in the AFC West.

Coming off their win over the Colts, the Chargers flew toJacksonville Municipal Stadium for a Week 11 intraconference duel withthe Jacksonville Jaguars. In the first quarter, San Diego trailed early as Jaguars kickerJosh Scobee managed to get a 48-yard field goal, along with RBMaurice Jones-Drew getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Chargers got on the board with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 23-yard field goal. However, Jacksonville responded with QBDavid Garrard completing a 36-yard TD pass to WRReggie Williams.

In the third quarter, San Diego responded with RBLaDainian Tomlinson getting a 6-yard TD run, yet the Jaguars answered with Garrard completing a 1-yard TD pass to TEMarcedes Lewis. In the fourth quarter, the Chargers tried to make a comeback as QBPhilip Rivers completed a 24-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates which would be the last scoring play as Jacksonville's defense held on to win.

With the loss, San Diego fell to 5–5.

Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Jaguars, the Chargers went home for a Week 12 duel withthe Baltimore Ravens. After a scoreless first quarter, San Diego struck first with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 27-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Ravens took the lead with RBWillis McGahee getting a 1-yard TD run. The Chargers regained the lead with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 35-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates (with a failed PAT), Kaeding kicking a 46-yard field goal, Rivers completing a 5-yard TD pass to WRChris Chambers, and Kaeding kicking a 41-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, San Diego increased its lead with Rivers and Gates hooking up with each other again on a 25-yard TD pass. Baltimore managed one final score as Ravens QBKyle Boller completed a 13-yard TD pass to FBLe'Ron McClain. In the fourth quarter, the Chargers sealed the win with Kaeding nailing a 41-yard field goal.

With the win, the Chargers improved to 6–5.

RBLaDainian Tomlinson (24 carries for 77 yards) became the fourth-fastest player and the 23rd player in NFL history to get 10,000 career rushing yards.

Coming off their home win over the Ravens, the Chargers flew toArrowhead Stadium for a Week 13 AFC West rematch withthe Kansas City Chiefs. In the first quarter, San Diego trailed early as Chiefs kickerJohn Carney managed to get a 38-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Chargers got on the board with kickerNate Kaeding nailing a 25-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Kansas City regained the lead as QBDamon Huard completed a 2-yard TD pass to DEJared Allen. Afterwards, San Diego tied the game again as QBPhilip Rivers completed a 38-yard TD pass to WRVincent Jackson.

In the second quarter, the Chargers pulled away as RBLaDainian Tomlinson got a 31-yard TD run in the third quarter and a 28-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. His two rushing touchdowns helped him surpassWalter Payton for third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdowns list. The game also gave him his 3rd-straight 100-yard game against the Chiefs. Also, CBAntonio Cromartie recorded 2 INT to bring his league leading total to 8.

With this win, San Diego improved to 7–5.

Coming off their divisional road win over the Chiefs, the Chargers flew toLP Field for a Week 14 intraconference duel with theTennessee Titans. In the first quarter, San Diego trailed early as Titans kickerRob Bironas managed to get a 44-yard field goal for the only score of the half.

In the third quarter, the Chargers got on the board as kickerNate Kaeding nailed a 20-yard field goal, yet Tennessee responded with RBChris Brown getting a 7-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Titans increased their lead with RBLenDale White getting a 7-yard TD run. San Diego tied the game with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 7-yard TD pass to RBLaDainian Tomlinson and a 2-yard TD pass to TEAntonio Gates. In overtime, the Chargers got the win with Tomlinson getting the game-winning 16-yard TD run.

With the win, the Chargers improved to 8–5.

For Tomlinson, it was his 3rd overtime touchdown (the most in NFL history).

For CBAntonio Cromartie, his lone interception gave him 9 on the year, tying the franchise single-season record set byCharlie McNeil in 1961.

Coming off their overtime road win over the Titans, the Chargers went home for a Week 15 interconference duel withthe Detroit Lions. The Chargers struck first with RBLaDainian Tomlinson getting a 6-yard TD run, KickerNate Kaeding getting a 22-yard field goal, and Tomlinson getting a 2-yard TD run. In the second quarter, San Diego continued its domination with Kaeding getting a 22-yard field goal and LBShaun Phillips returning an interception 18 yards for a touchdown. The Lions got on the board with QBJon Kitna completing a 9-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Middleton. The Chargers ended the scoring for the half with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 1-yard TD run to TEBrandon Manumaleuna.

In the third quarter, San Diego continued its annihilation with RBDarren Sproles getting a 1-yard TD run and Kaeding nailing a 45-yard field goal. Detroit got its final points of the game as Kitna completed a 17-yard TD pass to WRShaun McDonald. In the fourth quarter, the Chargers ended their day with Sproles getting an 11-yard TD run.

With this win, not only did the Chargers improve to 9–5, but they also clinched their second-straight AFC West title.

For Darren Sproles (25 attempts for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns) and LaDainian Tomlinson (15 attempts for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns), they became the first RB duo in franchise history to both get 100 rushing yards in the same game. Also, Tomlinson ended this part of his career with 127 career touchdowns, surpassingJim Brown for 7th All-Time.

Also, CBAntonio Cromartie received his 10th interception.

Trying to make it 5 straight wins and stay in contention for the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs, the Chargers continued their domination over the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve. Not only did they stop them from scoring a touchdown for the second time this season they also made it 4 straight victories over Denver.

The game started off inauspiciously for the Broncos when Denver QBJay Cutler fumbled the ball leading to a 40-yard KNate Kaeding field goal for San Diego, and after a 3 and out, the Chargers gave the ball to RBLaDainian Tomlinson for a 17-yard TD run.

The second quarter was relatively quiet as 2 Kaeding Field goals (23-yards & 29-yards) gave the Chargers a 16-point lead going into halftime.

In the third quarter San Diego QBPhilip Rivers and WRChris Chambers hooked up on a 14-yard pass and catch to make the score 23–0. Denver finally began to move offensively until a tipped pass was intercepted by San Diego SSClinton Hart, but some defensive miscues including a San Diego QBBilly Volek fumble led to a 23-yard field goal by Denver KJason Elam.

In the fourth quarter the defense stepped up for the Chargers on two fourth down plays and aQuentin Jammer interception sealed the victory for San Diego.

The result ensured that a San Diego win at Oakland would secure the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs.

The win in Denver at home made San Diego only the second team in NFL history to shut out every opponent at home in the first quarter, outscoring opponents 81–0.

With the win, the Chargers improved to 10–5.

Coming off their Christmas Eve victory of the Broncos, the Chargers ended the regular season atMcAfee Coliseum for a Week 17 AFC West rematch withthe Oakland Raiders. In the first quarter, San Diego struck first as QBPhilip Rivers completing a 7-yard TD pass to RBLaDainian Tomlinson. The Raiders responded with RBDominic Rhodes getting a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Chargers regained the lead with Rivers completing a 19-yard TD pass to WRChris Chambers. Oakland ended the half with kickerSebastian Janikowski getting a 53-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Chargers increased their lead with kickerNate Kaeding getting a 36-yard field goal, along with rookie LBJyles Tucker recovering a Raider fumble in the endzone for a touchdown. Oakland responded with QBJaMarcus Russell completing a 32-yard TD pass to WRJerry Porter. In the fourth quarter, San Diego sealed the win with Kaeding nailing a 31-yard and a 24-yard field goal.

With the win, not only did the Chargers close out their regular season at 11–5, but they also secured the AFC's No. 3 seed.

Entering the playoffs as the AFC's No. 3 seed, the Chargers began their playoff run at home against the sixth-seededTennessee Titans, in a rematch of Week 14, which saw San Diego trail early, then rally to tie the game in the fourth quarter and win in overtime.

In the first half, the Chargers trailed early as Titans kickerRob Bironas managed to get a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Chargers rallied to take the lead with kickerNate Kaeding nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QBPhilip Rivers completing a 25-yard TD pass to WRVincent Jackson. In the fourth quarter, San Diego pulled away with RBLaDainian Tomlinson getting a 1-yard TD run. However, San Diego Chargers tight endAntonio Gates had to leave the game with a right toe injury earlier in the game, and never returned.

With the win, not only did the Chargers improve their overall record to 12–5, but they also gave the franchise its very first playoff win since the1994–95 AFC Championship Game which led them toSuper Bowl XXIX. The team advanced to the AFC Divisional Playoff. Chargers go to the Divisional Round and win to the Colts 28-24. But lost in the AFC Championship Game to the Patriots 21-12.

Coming off their wild card home win over the Titans, the Chargers flew to theRCA Dome for their AFC Divisional duel with the second-seeded/defending Super Bowl championIndianapolis Colts, in a rematch of Week 10. In the first scoring play,Peyton Manning threw a TD toDallas Clark for 25 yards.LaDainian Tomlinson was injured on a running play and despite an attempt to return to action later in the first half, he did not return to the game.Philip Rivers then threw a pass toVincent Jackson for San Diego's first TD of the game.Adam Vinatieri made a 46-yard FG to put the Colts up 10–7.Antonio Cromartie interceptedPeyton Manning at the end of the first half and ran it 89 yards for a touchdown; however, the play was called back on a dubious holding call byPhil Luckett. The second half began with Rivers tossing a pass toChris Chambers for 30 yards. At 3:19 of the third quarter, Manning completed a pass forReggie Wayne for 9 yards. Rivers managed to complete a 56-yard pass toDarren Sproles for a touchdown. On that play, Rivers injured his leg and did not return to the game.Billy Volek replaced Rivers at quarterback. Starting the fourth quarter, Manning threw a TD pass toAnthony Gonzalez for 55 yards. Volek engineered a long drive culminating in a 1-yard sneak for a TD putting the Chargers up for good.

The Colts had two late opportunities to score on separate drives. On the first drive, the Colts faced a 4th down from inside the Charger 20-yard line. They decided against a field goal which still would have left them down by 1 point. Trying for the touchdown,Peyton Manning was hurried by a blitzingShawne Merriman as his throw came up short. The Chargers took over on downs but failed to get a first down. After a long punt byMike Scifres, the Colts had less than 2 minutes to try to win the game. Once again, the Chargers defense stifled the Colts, taking over on downs with seconds to play.

With the win, the team improved their overall record to 13–5. The team advanced to the AFC Championship Game. There were a total of 7 lead changes throughout the game. Chargers go to the AFC Championship Game but lost to the Patriots 21-12.

After squeaking out their victory over Indianapolis, San Diego then traveled to Foxborough, Massachusetts to take on the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in a rematch of Week 2. The Patriots were undefeated going into this game, at 17–0. Despite the Patriots being heavily favored to win by a large margin and advance toSuper Bowl XLII, the game remained tight throughout, as the Chargers kept the score at 14–12 through the third quarter. Philip Rivers played through a torn ACL. LaDainian Tomlinson left early in the 1st quarter with another injury, never to return. Hampered by these key players' absences, the Chargers were unable to find the end zone the entire game. All twelve of their points were field goals.

Nine Chargers were named to the2008 Pro Bowl,^[14] and four were named first or second teamAssociated Press (AP)All-Pros.^[15] Also, Cromartie had 3 votes forAP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.^[16]

Player	Position	Pro Bowl starter	Pro Bowl reserve	Pro Bowl alternate	AP 1st team All-Pro	AP 2nd team All-Pro
Antonio Cromartie	Cornerback
Kris Dielman	Guard
Antonio Gates	Tight end
Marcus McNeil	Tackle
Shawne Merriman	Linebacker
Lorenzo Neal	Fullback
Kassim Osgood	Special teams
LaDainian Tomlinson	Running back
Jamal Williams	Defensive tackle

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