Bolts Lasso Cowboys for 8th straight win

Arlington, Texas- Cowboys coach Wade Phillip is no stranger when it comes to the Chargers defense.  Having been the Bolts defensive coordinator he knew what they were capable of.  In the second quarter of the game he tested that same defense at the goal line, and four times he was denied.  This is how the game was won, with great defense and a solid showing offensively.  Phillip Rivers spread the ball around to 8 different receivers.  LaDainian Tomlinson got into the act scoring a touchdown on the Bolts first drive.  This game wasn't decided until the fourth quarter.  TE Antonio Gates scored a touchdown, and Kicker Nate Kaeding sealed it with a field goal.  San Diego now has won 8 straight games, and has 16 wins in December.  One more win and the Chargers will clinch the AFC west and a first round bye in the playoffs.