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Cowboys' fourth-quarter safety holds off Chargers

SAN DIEGO -- Philip Rivers doesn't ease up, even in a preseason game.

The San Diego Chargers' $93 million quarterback chased Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church for about 70 yards before making a touchdown-saving tackle after a turnover on Saturday night. He even popped the ball loose, although the play had been whistled dead.

The Cowboys (2-1) scored three plays later to tie the game, then went on to win it 16-14 on a safety with 3:46 left to play. Chargers rookie quarterback Jonathan Crompton was sacked by Victor Butler, who forced a fumble at about the 5-yard line.

The ball rolled into the end zone and was recovered by San Diego rookie left tackle Ryan Otterson.

The Chargers (1-1) committed two turnovers in their first four series. The Cowboys' first-team offense was mostly dreadful, gaining only 49 yards. Tony Romo was 4-of-11 passing for 30 yards with a touchdown and an interception, finishing with a rating of just 37.3.

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