San Diego- On a day where the Chargers were pushed to the limit by the Bengals they did what they usually do in December and that is win another big game. Cincinnati came out the gates and played with a lot of emotion, they gave the Chargers all they could handle, but fell short in the end. Bengal receiver Chad Ochocinco cried for his fallen teammate Chris Henry after scoring a second quarter touchdown, which made the score 10-7, Bengals. San Diego immediately answered back with a beautiful throw from Phillip Rivers to wide receiver Vincent Jackson giving the Bolts a 14-10 lead. Cinci kicker Shayne Graham added a field goal before the half to make it 14-13 in favor of our Chargers. This game was close all the way until the end with the Bengals tying it up in the fourth 24-24. San Diego's defense was fired up when the crowd of 68,000 were cheering for their team causing the Bungles a few costly penalties. Chargers QB Phillip Rivers orchestrated the two minute offense in less than one minute. He drove the Chargers 46 yards in six plays to set up the game winning field goal. Charger kicker Nate Kaeding hit the most important field goal of his life. He drilled a 52-yarder through the uprights to give the Bolts the lead with three seconds left in the game, for a 27-24 victory. San Diego needed the Denver Broncos to lose in order to clinch the division. Denver obliged by losing to the sorry Raiders. Thanks Denver and Oakland it's better to give the AFC West title than to receive one for yourselves. Congratulations to your new AFC West Champion Chargers.
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