NFL: CHICAGO (0-0) at SAN DIEGO (0-0) <h2>Tomlinson faces NFC champion Bears</h2> Chicago (13-3) and San Diego (14-2) Sunday 4:15 pm EDT SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- Record-breaking running back LaDainianTomlinson faces one of the league's best defenses as the SanDiego Chargers host the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears. Tomlinson rushed for a league-high 1,815 yards last year inleading the Chargers to a franchise-record and NFL-best mark of14-2. He set 13 league records, including single-season marksfor points (186), total touchdowns (31) and rushing touchdowns(28). The Texas Christian product is facing a Chicago defense thatranked sixth against the run last season, yielding 99.4 yardsper game. The Bears released defensive tackle Tank Johnson following hiswell-documented legal problems, but are hoping Pro Bowler TommieHarris comes back strong after missing the playoffs and finalthree regular-season games of last season with a leg injury. Norv Turner takes over in San Diego for Marty Schottenheimer,who was fired following another disappointing playoff defeat.With home-field advantage through the playoffs, the Chargers hadSuper Bowl aspirations but their season ended in a 24-21 lossto the New England Patriots in the divisional playoff round. Turner was tabbed as Schottenheimer's replacement despite acareer mark of 58-82-1. Turner spent last season as the SanFrancisco 49ers' offensive coordinator following two years asthe coach of the Oakland Raiders, where he posted a 9-23 mark. Given a chance to start for the first time, third-yearquarterback Philip Rivers had a solid season for the Chargers in2006, passing for 3,536 yards and 23 touchdowns. Rivers' favorite target was Antonio Gates, the NFL's bestreceiving tight end who grabbed a team-high 71 catches for 924yards and nine TDs. Last season, Rex Grossman led the Bears to their first SuperBowl appearance in 21 years but was not able to silence hiscritics due to inconsistent play. Grossman threw 20interceptions, the third-highest total in the league behind BenRoethlisberger and Jon Kitna. If Grossman continues to struggle, Bears fans likely will becalling for him to be replaced by his backup, veteran BrianGriese. Cedric Benson becomes the Bears' No. 1 option in the backfieldafter Thomas Jones was traded to the New York Jets. Bensonrushed for 647 yards last year in his second season in the NFL. Five of the last six NFC champions had losing seasons the nextyear, although the Seattle Seahawks bucked that trend lastseason, winning the NFC West title with a 9-7 record.
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 14:56 LEFT, 1ST QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 13 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 11:48 LEFT, 1ST QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 12 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 10:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 41 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL MISSED FG SDG NATE KAEDING 33 YD ATTEMPT BLOCKED CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 4:54 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 4:54 LEFT, 1ST QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 24 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 4:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 35 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 0 SAN DIEGO 0 3:07 LEFT, 1ST QTR CHI BALL ON SDG 36 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL END, 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL --- --- --- --- ----- CHICAGO 0 0 SAN DIEGO 0 0 END, 1ST QTR SCORING SUMMARY 1ST QUARTER: NONE</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL FG CHI ROBBIE GOULD 27 YD CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 14:13 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 14:07 LEFT, 2ND QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 24 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 12:09 LEFT, 2ND QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 43 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 9:25 LEFT, 2ND QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 20 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 7:10 LEFT, 2ND QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 20 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 4:38 LEFT, 2ND QTR SDG BALL ON SDG 20 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 3:43 LEFT, 2ND QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 45 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL TWO MINUTE WARNING, 1ST HALF CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 SDG BALL ON SDG 3 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
NFL: CHICAGO at SAN DIEGO <div class="pre">NFL CHICAGO 3 SAN DIEGO 0 1:24 LEFT, 2ND QTR CHI BALL ON CHI 40 YD LINE 1ST AND 10</div>
