LaDainian Tomlinson MVP Season
The 2021 Chargers set a record for 4th down conversions and saw Austin Ekeler match a franchise feat previously achieved only by LaDainian Tomlinson.
The 2021 season was the Los Angeles Chargers' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 62nd overall, their sixth in the Greater Los Angeles Area, their second playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and their first under head coach Brandon Staley. They improved upon their 7–9 season from the previous year after a win over the New York Giants, finishing 9–8 but narrowly missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season after a Week 18 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Quick Facts
- Key record chased
- Single-season rushing touchdowns (28, breaking Priest Holmes' record of 27)
Lore & Background
Running back Austin Ekeler, through a mix of rushing and receiving, scored 20 touchdowns, a feat previously achieved only by LaDainian Tomlinson in franchise history.
Reader's Guide
It only states that Ekeler's 20 touchdowns were a feat previously achieved only by Tomlinson in franchise history.
Did You Know?
- Justin Herbert became the first Charger to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season.
- The Chargers set a record for most 4th down conversions in a season with 22 from 34 attempts.
- Rashawn Slater was voted to the AFC Pro Bowl team and the All-Pro 2nd Team in his rookie season.
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