Tomlinson extends NFL-record to 17 straight rushing touchdowns

It took him a bit longer to get there than it had in previous weeks, but Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson kept history in tact Monday Night.
Tomlinson extended his NFL-record streak of consecutive games with a rushing touchdown to 17 Sunday with a two-yard run against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Chargers trailing 16-21 late in the fourth quarter, Tomlinson ducked his head and plowed his way to pay dirt to give San Diego a late lead.
The previous NFL record for consecutive games with a rushing touchdown before Tomlinson broke it was 13 games, a mark shared by a pair of former Washington Redskins, John Riggins (1982-83) and George Rogers (1985-86).
Tomlinson now eyes the NFL record for consecutive games with ether a rushing or receiving touchdown. That mark is held by former Baltimore Colt Lenny Moore, who scored in 19 straight games from 1963-1965.
Tomlinson’s nine touchdowns this season lead the NFL.

By Casey Pearce, Chargers.com
Sunday, October 10, 2005