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LT's 29 Touchdowns and the Chargers' Heartbreak | Los Angeles Chargers News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Summary
Twenty years ago, LaDainian Tomlinson shattered the single-season touchdown record with his 29th score, leading a dominant San Diego Chargers team that finished 14-2, led the league in points, and boasted a fearsome defense. With Philip Rivers at quarterback for the first time, they looked poised for a Super Bowl run — but their playoff dreams ended in heartbreak against the Patriots. A late lead by LT was undone by a fumbled interception and a missed field goal, leaving fans and even fathers devastated. That pattern of near-misses and crushing defeats became a defining theme for the franchise, echoing through decades. Yet beyond the stats and losses, it’s the shared experience — the bonds forged between fans, fathers, and sons — that truly lasts, reminding us that fandom is about more than just the scoreboard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d05091942a3e68ee