Chargers hold on for win over defending NFL champs Colts

0 Comments | AFP, November, 2007

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The San Diego Chargers amassed a 23-point first-half lead then fought off a robust rally by defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis to beat the Colts 23-21 on Sunday.

The Chargers (5-4) intercepted Peyton Manning a career-high six times and sent Indianapolis (7-2) to its second consecutive National Football League defeat.

Adam Vinatieri, who won two Super Bowls for New England with last-second kicks, missed a 29-yard field goal attempt with 1:31 left.

It was only the second time in his career that Vinatieri has missed a field goal under 30 yards in the fourth quarter.

"The defence set us up in first half to get some scores," said Chargers LaDanian Tomlinson. "We know that if we keep on battling and keep on...

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