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San Diego Chargers - Best of 2006

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 10: LaDanian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with teammates after breaking the NFL record for single season touchdowns with 29 (his third of the day) during the game against the Denver Broncos on December 10, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

General view of Qualcomm Stadium during the opening kickoff during game between the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in San Diego, Calif. on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Photo by Kirby Lee/WireImage.com

San Diego Chargers receiver Eric Parker stretches for yardage during 21-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers catches a 28-yard pass over Peter Sirmon #59 of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter September 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Drayton Florence #29 of the San Diego Chargers looks on the field against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL game at McAfee Coliseum on September 11, 2006 in Oakland, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 08: Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2nd half of their NFL game on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 5: LaDanian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after a touchdown in the second half against the Cleveland Browns on November 5, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

Tyronne Gross of the San Diego Chargers during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park in San Francisco, California on September 1, 2006. Photo by Ben Liebenberg/WireImage.com

Sammy Davis of the San Francisco 49ers trys to block a touchdown pass to Malcom Floyd of the San Diego Chargers at Monster Park in San Francisco, California on September 1, 2006. Photo by Ben Liebenberg/WireImage.com

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 29: Tight End Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers braces himself as he falls to the ground during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Qualcomm Stadium on October 29, 2006 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Rams 38-24. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 10: LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after breaking the NFL record for single-season touchdowns, with 29 touchdowns, against the Denver Broncos December 10, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 10: Luis Castillo #93 and Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrate after a sack and a fumble against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter December 10, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos, 48-20. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 10: Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers runs onto the field during introductions before taking on the Denver Broncos December 10, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos, 48-20. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs for a gain against Ty Law #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the start of his team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Defensive Tackle Jamal Williams #76 and Luis Castillo #93 of the San Diego Chargers walks into the game as Santa Claus and the referees follows against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Randall Godfrey #58 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates his sack of Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs with teammate Luis Castillo #93 during the Chargers 20-9 win in their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

San Diego Chargers helmets on the sidelines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park in San Francisco, California on September 1, 2006. Photo by Ben Liebenberg/WireImage.com

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Runningbacks Michael Turner #33 and Lorenzo Neal #41 of the San Diego Chargers return a kick against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 17: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers prepares to enter the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game on December 17, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 24: Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers breaks a tackle by linebacker Lofa Tatupu #51 of the Seattle Seahawks on December 24, 2006 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Getty Images.

SEATTLE - DECEMBER 24: Linebacker Shawne Merriman #56 and linebacker Shaun Phillips #56 of the San Diego Chargers celebrate a sack against the Seattle Seahawks on December 24, 2006 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Getty Images.

Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers on the sidelines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park in San Francisco, California on September 1, 2006. (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/WireImage.com)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 31: A San Diego Chargers fan holds a sign with LaDaininan Tomlinson's initials during the game with the Arizona Cardinals on December 31, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 27-20 to insure home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 31: A detail view shows the hair design of linebacker Shawne Merriman #56 of the San Diego Chargers against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium on December 31, 2006 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 27-20. Photo by Getty Images.

San Diego running back LaDanian Tomlinson acknowledges the crowd after the Chargers 21-14 win over the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriots held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: San Diego Chargers fans cheer on their team before the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriotsheld on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers scrambles with the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriots held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers is tackled by Ellis Hobbs #27 and Asante Samuel #22 of the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: (R-L) Running back Michael Turner #33 of the San Diego Chargers and tight end Antonio Gates #85 celebrate after Turner scored a six yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Running back LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers scores a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as Larry Izzo #53 of the New England Patriots falls behind him during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Linebacker Donnie Edwards #59 of the San Diego Chargers reacts to a play in the third quarter against the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers makes a 31-yard catch over Ellis Hobbs #27 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Head coach Marty Schottenheimer of the San Diego Chargers reacts during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New England Patriots held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.