Posted at 1:12 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2007
NFL: LT carries Chargers past Broncos
Associated Press
DENVER - The San Diego Chargers handed the Denver Broncos their worst home loss since 1966 by rediscovering their winning formula: hold onto the ball.
And the best way to do that is by handing it to reigning MVP LaDainian Tomlinson and his trusty backup, Michael Turner, who led the Chargers to a 41-3 rout of the reeling Broncos.
The fans braved the cold and windy weather at Invesco Field, but could not deal with the dismal defense, emptying out before the fourth quarter had begun.
L.T. amassed 140 yards, including 73 on three receptions, and 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.
Philip Rivers, who had nine turnovers coming in, played keepaway, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 13-of-18 passing for a nearly perfect quarterback rating of 151.4. He also had his first career touchdown run.
