Tampa Bay @ San Diego

Network: FOX
Announcers: Thom Brennaman, J.C. Pearson
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.5 (Converted Sunday Ticket SP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes some halftime.

Game Notes

Chargers get some big plays from their defense to hold off the Bucs for a 31-24 win.

San Diego yields 436 yards, including 392 yards passing by Brian Griese. However, the Chargers force 4 turnovers, including 2 critical ones in the 4th quarter. Donnie Edwards intercepts Griese and returns it 30 yards for a TD w/ 4:09 remaining to break a 21-21 tie. Then Shaun Phillips recovers a fumble setting up a 40-yard FG by Nate Kaeding w/ 2:06 left.

Griese does throw for 3 TDs, with rookie Michael Clayton catching 9 passes for 135 yards and 1 TD. San Diego counters with 131 yards rushing by LaDanian Tomlinson while Drew Brees throws for 220 yards and 2 TDs, including a 79-yard TD connection with Eric Parker in the 1st quarter.