Chargers use late TD to send Giants to fourth straight loss |
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Philip Rivers' touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds left in the game was the difference, as the San Diego Chargers edged the New York Giants, 21-20.
Rivers finished 24-of-36 for 209 yards with three TDs and two interceptions for the Chargers (5-3), who won their third in a row. Jackson totaled 58 yards and two scores on five grabs, while Antonio Gates had 67 yards on five catches. Kris Wilson also had a touchdown catch in the win.
LaDanian Tomlinson was limited to 22 yards on 12 carries for San Diego.
Eli Manning was 25-for-33 passing with 215 yards and a pair of TDs for the Giants (5-4), who have dropped four in a row after starting the season with five straight wins. Brandon Jacobs led the ground attack with 67 yards on 11 carries, and Steve Smith had a score and 57 yards on eight grabs. Kevin Boss also had a score in the setback.
