SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after defeating the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a 4 yard rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Kicker Nate Kaeding #10 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after kicking a 28 yard field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Tatum Bell #21 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Ryan Harris #73 after Bell scored a 26 yard rushing touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos grabs his right arm after throwing a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a 1 yard rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Guard Mike Goff #79 of the San Diego Chargers points to the fans in celebration after the Chargers scored a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Tight end Brandon Manumaleuna #86 of the San Diego Chargeover LaDainian Tomlinson #21 and Ebenezer Ekuban #91 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Tatum Bell #21 of the Denver Broncos scores a 26 yard rushing touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Kicker Nate Kaeding #10 of the San Diego Chargers kicks a 28 yard field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos walks the sidelines during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Tatum Bell #21 of the Denver Broncos rushes the ball past Tim Dobbins #21 of the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Fans of the San Diego Chargers hold up a sign reading "It's Showtime" before the start of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: (L-R) Stephen Cooper #54, Antoine Cason #20 and Antonio Cromartie #31 of the San Diego Chargers congratulate teammate Paul Oliver #27 after Oliver intercepted a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Tatum Bell #21 of the Denver Broncos rushes the ball against the San Diego Chargers during the second quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a 13 yard touchdown reception past Vernon Fox #39 of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers avoids a tackle from Vernon Fox #39 of the Denver Broncos to score a 13 yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with teammate Luis Castillo #93 after Castillo intercepted a pass from the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers rushes the ball against the Denver Broncos during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers prepares to snap the ball during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers flips the ball to teammate Vincent Jackson #83 after Tomlinson scored a 14 yard rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after scoring a 13 yard touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with teammate Jeromey Clary #66 after Tomlinson scored a 14 yard rushing touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Tony Scheffler #88 and the Denver Broncos react in the final moments of the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers smiles on the bench during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Jacob Hester #22 of the San Diego Chargers runs the ball past Josh Barrett #36 of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Antwan Applewhite #90 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates as he walks off the field after defeating the Denver Broncos in the NFL game at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 28: Runningback LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 28, 2008 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 52--21. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)