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| Denis Poroy / Associated Press |
| Although RB Darren Sproles struggled, the Chargers got their first home win of the season. |
It was over when ...
Chargers safety Eric Weddle intercepted Chad Henne's pass and returned it 31 yards for a score with 5:45 left to put San Diego up 23-6. The Dolphins got a late touchdown, but did not draw any closer.
Game ball
Chargers linebacker Kevin Burnett led the Chargers defensively with nine tackles and one sack. The Chargers have struggled against the run in the early part of the season, but the team did a credible job of keeping the Dolphins out of the end zone for most of the day.
Key stat
San Diego picked off one pass, which was returned for a touchdown. The Chargers have recorded 49 interceptions since 2007, the most in the NFL.
Noteworthy
Dolphins QB Chad Pennington left the game with a shoulder injury in the third quarter. ... Chargers LB Shawne Merriman left with a groin injury in the third quarter. ... LaDainian Tomlinson missed his second consecutive game for the Chargers. ... Chargers WR Vincent Jackson topped 100 receiving yards for the second consecutive week.
