NFL: Denver 23, San Diego 7
Published: Dec. 31, 2005 at 9:55 PM
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Tatum Bell ran for three touchdowns Saturday to help Denver beat the San Diego Chargers, 23-7.
Bell, who came up shy of 1,000 yards for the season, gained 52 yards on 17 carries while Ron Dayne added 64 yards on 13 carries. Jake Plummer was 8-for-14 for only 91 yards; strong safety John Lynch forced two fumbles on two sacks, and the entire defense made six sacks for the Broncos (13-3), who won the AFC West Division.
The Chargers, who were eliminated from the AFC playoff chase last week, lost starting quarterback Drew Brees to a right shoulder injury in the second quarter. In relief, Philip Rivers went 12-for-22 for 115 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, and Eric Parker made eight receptions for 87 yards for the Chargers (9-7), who finished the season with a two-game losing streak.
Bell, who came up shy of 1,000 yards for the season, gained 52 yards on 17 carries while Ron Dayne added 64 yards on 13 carries. Jake Plummer was 8-for-14 for only 91 yards; strong safety John Lynch forced two fumbles on two sacks, and the entire defense made six sacks for the Broncos (13-3), who won the AFC West Division.
The Chargers, who were eliminated from the AFC playoff chase last week, lost starting quarterback Drew Brees to a right shoulder injury in the second quarter. In relief, Philip Rivers went 12-for-22 for 115 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, and Eric Parker made eight receptions for 87 yards for the Chargers (9-7), who finished the season with a two-game losing streak.
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