Quick Take: chargers-browns

Published: Dec 06, 2009 at 10:24 AM

It was over when ...

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 Mike Tolbert had the longest TD reception of his career, a 66-yarder that gave the 
 Chargers a 10-7 lead.

(Mark Duncan / Associated Press)

LaDainian Tomlinson recovered the Browns' onside kick with 38 seconds remaining to seal the win for the Chargers.

Game ball

Tomlinson had one reception for 21 yards and rushed for 64 yards with a touchdown. His 4-yard run for a score in the third quarter was the 150th touchdown of his career, a milestone he reached faster than any player in NFL history (137 games). Tomlinson also passed Marshall Faulk and Jim Brown to move into eighth on the NFL's career rushing list.

Key Stat

The Chargers were forced to punt just once.

Noteworthy

Rivers threw for at least 300 yards for the fourth time this season. ... The Chargers clinch their fifth winning season in the last six years. ... The Browns have lost seven straight games. Their 11 losses this year gives them at least 10 in eight of 11 seasons since returning to Cleveland in 1999.

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