 "NFL MVP....did somebody say MVP?" So noted the tag-line that summarized the showdown between the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers in the 2006 AFC Divisional Playoffs. The Patriots, seeking a fourth Superbowl, traveled to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego to face the Chargers, owning the 2006 season s best record at 14-2 and led by the National Football League s Most Valuable Player in running back LaDanian Tomlinson. With model Gisele Bundchen among other celebrities in attendance, the Patriots faced a very physical Chargers team that was considered more talented up and down its roster, but led by head coach Marty Schottenheimer, a coach with only five wins in twelve previous playoff appearances. The game quickly lived up to its billing as a defensive struggle, but the running of LaDanian Tomlinson helped the Chargers surge to a 14-3 lead before a late first-half Patriots touchdown drive kept the score at 14-10. A 21-13 fourth-quarter Chargers lead appeared secure, but the Patriots drove into Chargers territory; on a fourth down throw, Tom Brady was picked off by Marlon McCree, only to see receiver Troy Brown snap the football out of McCree s hands, the ball recovered by Reche Caldwell. Caldwell then caught a touchdown and Kevin Faulk ran in a game-tying two-point conversion. The Patriots forced a Chargers punt and a 50-yard bomb from Brady to Caldwell set up a go-ahead field goal with only one minute left for the Chargers to try and force the game into overtime.