Chargers Beat Colts in OT

By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Jan 3, 2009 10:53 PM CST
Chargers Beat Colts in OT
San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles, left, fumbles at the goal line under pressure from Colts defensive tackle Keyunta Dawson during the third quarter.   (AP Photo/Chris Park)

The San Diego Chargers ended the Indianapolis Colts' nine-game win streak in nail-biting fashion tonight with a 23-17 overtime win in their wildcard playoff game. Darren Sproles ran for a 22-yard touchdown after the Chargers won the coin toss and marched downfield in OT. They got there by tying the game with 33 seconds left on a 26-yard field goal by Nick Kaeding. Peyton Manning passed for 310 yards for the Colts, and Philip Rivers had 244 for San Diego.
(More Indianapolis Colts stories.)

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