The Pats would score on a 4-yard touchdown pass to Reche Caldwell, before Kevin Faulk tied the game on a direct-snap play on the 2-point conversion.With the game tied 21-21 and just minutes to play, Brady hit Caldwell on a critical 49-yard third down pass to kickstart their final drive.That play got the Patriots in field goal range, where rookie Stephen Gostkowski, in his first year replacing Adam Vinatieri, hit the go-ahead 31-yard field goal to put the Patriots up 24-21.Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding would miss a 54-yard field goal as time expired to seal the win for the Pats.Tom Brady: 27/51, 280 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.Stephen Gostkowski: 3 field goals made (50, 34, 31 yards)LaDainian Tomlinson: 23 carries, 123 yards, 2 touchdowns. Chargers ownership announced in January that the team would no longer attempt to place a proposal for a new stadium on the November ballot as they were not able to locate private partners to facilitate financing of the project.In the NFL Draft, the Chargers used their first pick on Expectations varied for the Chargers' 2006 season.

Seasons: 61 (1960 to 2020) Record (W-L -T): 452-453-11 Playoff Record: 12-18. OLT Roman Oben injury in 2005The Chargers opened the season on September 11, 2006, with a 27–0 victory over the division rival With the win, the Chargers extended their winning streak against Oakland to six games, while head coach That shutout also marked the second time ever that Oakland had been shut out in their own stadium, the second being the Denver Broncos and the third being the St. Louis Rams as the Chargers picked up their 6th straight win over the Raiders and started their season 1–0. But somehow, someway, the Patriots pulled out the win (to date, it remains their last win on the road in the playoffs).Down by eight points with eight minutes to play, Tom Brady threw a fourth down interception to Chargers safety Marlon McCree.

The Chargers had a first-round bye as a result of being the number one seed in the AFC.

Patriots Divisional Round Retrospective: 2006 vs. Chargers. 14-3.

A look back at the Patriots 1994 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. On a fourth-down conversion attempt, Brady's pass was intercepted by After the game, the Patriots erupted in a controversial celebration, mocking the "Lights Out" dance of LB Gaffney finished with ten catches for 103 yards and a touchdown. © 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports The Patriots overcame a 14 point deficit and won the game 41-17.A look back at the 2010 matchup at Miami. The Baltimore Ravens were defeated by the Indianapolis Colts, 15-6.Adam Vinatieri (4) of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a field goal in the second quarter as Hunter Smith (17) holds for him during their AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens Staurday, Jan. 13, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Their exact injuries weren't disclosed. The 2006 AFC Divisional round matchup between the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots was a competitive back and forth affair that found the Chargers …

Tomlinson did not score for the second straight game, but he already was the league's most prolific scorer in a single season, with 31 touchdowns and 186 points. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The Patriots overcame a 14 point deficit and won the game 41-17.

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots shocked league MVP LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, winning 24-21 to move within one win of their fourth Super Bowl trip in six seasons. San Diego Chargers. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 27-24 in overtime.Brian Dawkins (20) of the Philadelphia Eagles tries to tackle Deuce McAllister (26) of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC divisional playoff game at the Superdome on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, in New Orleans.

A look back at the Patriots 1994 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. By Matt McCarthy, 985TheSportsHub.com. Had McCree slid to the turf, the Chargers very well may have won the game, but Troy Brown saved the day for the Pats.Brown's forced fumble gave the Patriots the ball back near the Chargers 30-yard line. Vinatieri connected on field goal tries of 23, 42, 51, 48 and 35 yards. With the win, the Chargers finished the season at 14–2. On Monday, we relived the 2014 thriller between the Patriots and the Ravens.

The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. A look back at the 2010 matchup at Miami. Coach: Marty Schottenheimer. Los Angeles Chargers Playoff History. Unfortunately, McNair led the offense throughout the closing minutes and scored the game-winning touchdown with a 10-yard TD pass to TE Hoping to rebound from their last-second loss to the Ravens, the Chargers flew back home and donned their throwback uniforms for a Sunday Night match-up with the defending Super Bowl champions, the Riding high from their win over Pittsburgh, the Chargers traveled up north to The Chargers returned home for a Week 8 fight with the The Chargers at home, donned their throwback jerseys and played a Week 9 fight against the In a high scoring contest the San Diego Chargers overcame two 21-point deficits to take down the With the win, the Chargers had won 7 straight games over the Raiders and improved their record to 9–2.