LaDainian Tomlinson

Cross-checked the Chargers' Hall of Fame biography and oral history of the 2006 MVP season, league scoring records, contemporary accounts, and verified archive box scores. Three selections preserve the record touchdown streak at its height; the other two show Tomlinson's unmatched versatility as both a receiver and passer before the MVP campaign.

1. #1. Tomlinson ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns, breaking the NFL single-season touchdown record on his second score and extending it to 29 as San Diego clinched the AFC West. Chargers: Inside Tomlinson's record 2006 season
2. #2. Tomlinson produced 179 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns in Denver, becoming the fastest player to 100 career scores while leading a comeback from 17 points down. Chargers: Inside Tomlinson's record 2006 season
3. #3. Tomlinson ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns, caught six passes, and threw a 26-yard touchdown, accounting for four scores in the fullest single-game display of his versatility. Chargers: Tomlinson elected to the Hall of Fame
4. #4. Tomlinson scored four rushing touchdowns and accumulated 158 scrimmage yards as San Diego erased a 21-point deficit in Cincinnati during the defining scoring streak of his MVP season. Chargers: Inside Tomlinson's record 2006 season
5. #5. Tomlinson caught 11 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns while adding 51 rushing yards, a rare 100-yard receiving day that captures why he was more than an elite runner. Chargers: Tomlinson elected to the Hall of Fame

Reviewed through 2026-08-11