Story line: Steve Christie, one of the NFL’s best kickers in the clutch, made a 40-yard field goal with 4:11 left in overtime, lifting the Chargers (7-3) over San Francisco (7-3) in San Diego. Christie got his chance because San Francisco’s Jose Cortez was wide right on a 41-yard attempt.
Star: Drew Brees was 29-of-50 for a career-high 336 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yarder to fullback Fred McCrary with 31 seconds left in regulation.
Extra point: The Chargers, who trailed 17-7 going into the fourth quarter, rallied to snap a two-game losing streak and kept pace with Denver for the AFC’s best record.
Quote: “That shows you what kind of heart this team has, to win a game like this.”–Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who questioned the team’s desire last week.
