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 After the Super Bowl run, the team struggled for several years before bouncing back in the 2000s.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1j1jh8/how_the_hell_did_the_chargers_not_win_a_super/|reddit]])] After the Super Bowl run, the team struggled for several years before bouncing back in the 2000s.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1j1jh8/how_the_hell_did_the_chargers_not_win_a_super/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== LT’s Historic 2006 Season =====
 +
 +LaDainian Tomlinson set the single-season touchdown record with 31 touchdowns in 2006.[([[https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/thisdaythatyear-ladainian-tomlinson-rewrites-single-season-touchdown-history/story|newsbytesapp]])]
 +
 +===== 2006 MVP Winner =====
 +
 +Tomlinson won the NFL MVP Award that year, leading the team to a 14-2 record.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2719845|espn]])]
 +
 +===== Fastest to 100 Touchdowns =====
 +
 +Tomlinson reached 100 career touchdowns faster than any player in NFL history.[([[https://guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/85153-fastest-time-to-score-100-touchdowns-in-a-nfl-career|guinnessworldrecords]])]
 +
 +===== All-Time Leading Rusher =====
 +
 +He remains the Chargers' all-time leading rusher with 12,490 yards.[([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/811059/los-angeles-chargers-career-rushing-yards-leaders/|statista]])]
 +
 +===== Chargers Retired LT’s No. 21 Jersey =====
 +
 +In 2015, Tomlinson’s number was retired by the franchise.[([[https://www.chargers.com/team/history/legends/retired-numbers/ladainian-tomlinson|chargers]])]
 +
 +===== Philip Rivers Played 16 Seasons =====
 +
 +Rivers played for the Chargers from 2004 to 2019, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/11931132/philip-rivers-and-los-angeles-chargers-part-ways-after-16-seasons|skysports]])]
 +
 +===== 8 Pro Bowls for Rivers =====
 +
 +The quarterback made eight Pro Bowl appearances during his Chargers career.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-chargers-philip-rivers-rough-take-hall-of-fame|si]])]
 +
 +===== Antonio Gates’ Record =====
 +
 +Former tight end Antonio Gates holds the NFL record for most touchdowns by a tight end with 116.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/chargers-tight-end-antonio-gates-040324671.html|yahoo]])]
 +
 +===== 2009 AFC West Champions =====
 +
 +The Chargers won the AFC West division title with a 13-3 record but lost in the divisional round.[([[https://www.quora.com/Has-a-13-3-NFL-team-ever-failed-to-make-it-to-the-Divisional-Round|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Rivers' Durability =====
 +
 +Philip Rivers started 240 consecutive games, one of the longest streaks for a quarterback.[([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/philip-rivers-to-start-240th-consecutive-regular-season-game|nbcsports]])]
 +
 +===== Moved Back in 2017 =====
 +
 +The Chargers announced their return to Los Angeles after 56 years in San Diego.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jan/12/san-diego-chargers-to-move-to-los-angeles-report|theguardian]])]
 +
 +===== StubHub Center was Their Temporary Home =====
 +
 +They played at a soccer stadium (now Dignity Health Sports Park) for three seasons before moving to SoFi Stadium.[([[https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/21/chargers-ready-to-say-farewell-to-dignity-health-sports-park/|chargerswire]])]
 +
 +===== Shared SoFi Stadium with the Rams =====
 +
 +Since 2020, the Chargers and Rams have shared the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.[([[https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/sofi-stadium-the-story-of-an-la-icon|discoverlosangeles]])]
 +
 +===== Justin Herbert’s Arrival =====
 +
 +Drafted in 2020, quarterback Justin Herbert set multiple rookie passing records.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2021/01/justin-herbert-sets-rookie-records/|profootballhof]])]
 +
 +===== Herbert Won Rookie of the Year =====
 +
 +He threw for 31 touchdowns in 2020, the most ever by a rookie.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-passing-touchdowns-in-a-rookie-season|statmuse]])]
 +
 +===== Chargers vs. Raiders =====
 +
 +One of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL, dating back to their AFL days.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1fk4c9y/what_are_the_biggestfiercest_rivalries_in_the_nfl/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== Chargers vs. Broncos =====
 +
 +The matchups often feature high-scoring games and playoff implications.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2024-12-16/chargers-broncos-afc-west-matchup-decide-playoff-matchups|latimes]])]
 +
 +===== Chargers vs. Chiefs =====
 +
 +The rivalry has intensified in recent years with both teams competing for AFC West dominance.[([[https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/2024/12/30/6772b589268e3e0e6e8b45a1.html|marca]])]
 +
 +===== Battle of LA? =====
 +
 +While the Rams and Chargers both play in LA, they haven’t yet developed a major rivalry.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/34364/rams-chargers-both-have-their-work-cut-out-for-them-in-l-a|espn]])]
 +
 +===== Famous "Holy Roller" Game =====
 +
 +A controversial 1978 game against the Raiders where a fumble led to a last-second Raiders win.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGffYc5eXnA|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== First Team to Wear Names on Jerseys =====
 +
 +The Chargers introduced player names on the back of jerseys in 1960.[([[http://nfluniforms.blogspot.com/2012/02/mythbusters-i-1960-afl-names-on-jerseys.html|nfluniforms]])]
 +
 +===== Scored the Most Points in a Playoff Loss =====
 +
 +In the 1981 AFC Championship game ("The Epic in Miami"), the Chargers lost 41-38 to the Dolphins in overtime.[([[https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/fins-flashback-revenge-for-the-epic-in-miami|miamidolphins]])]
 +
 +===== Longest Field Goal in Team History =====
 +
 +Nate Kaeding hit a 57-yard field goal, a franchise record.[([[https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_longest_field_goal_in_every_nfl_teams_history/s1__41262693|yardbarker]])]
 +
 +===== Most Sacks in a Game =====
 +
 +The Chargers once sacked an opposing quarterback 11 times in a single game.[([[https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2025-01-12/chargers-nfl-playoffs-sports-report|latimes]])]
 +
 +===== Only Team to Miss Playoffs Despite No. 1 Offense & Defense =====
 +
 +In 2010, the Chargers had the top-ranked offense and defense but missed the playoffs due to poor special teams.[([[https://www.instagram.com/barstoolsports/reel/DDnQKIsySyT/|instagram]])]
 +
 +===== Powder Blue Jerseys are Fan Favorites =====
 +
 +The Chargers’ alternate powder blue uniforms are considered one of the best in the NFL.[([[https://www.chargers.com/news/iconic-powder-blue-to-serve-as-chargers-primary-jersey-in-2019|chargers]])]
 +
 +===== First AFL Team to Wear Colored Facemasks =====
 +
 +The Chargers were the first AFL team to introduce colored facemasks in the 1960s.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19100328/uni-watch-friday-flashback-how-chargers-started-colored-face-mask-revolution|espn]])]
 +
 +===== "Bolt Up" Slogan =====
 +
 +The Chargers' fan rallying cry is "Bolt Up!"[([[https://www.profootballnetwork.com/what-is-bolts-up-examining-the-chargers-chant-lightning-bolt-gesture/|profootballnetwork]])]
 +
 +===== Future Looks Bright =====
 +
 +With young stars like Justin Herbert and a revamped roster, the Chargers are poised for success in the coming years.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/the-first-read-five-players-who-will-thrive-in-2024-nfl-season-thanks-to-offseason-movement|nfl]])]
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