editionTier

LEGENDARY

Player Name

LaDainian Tomlinson

playerFirstName

LaDainian

playerLastName

Tomlinson

playerPosition

RB

playType

Player Melt

seriesName

Historical (2025 Release)

setName

Rookie Relic

teamName

San Diego Chargers

awayTeamName

Washington Football Team

awayTeamScore

3

description

A wait-and-see approach might’ve been required in terms of the Chargers’ redemption arc after 2000’s one-win season; after introducing their new running back through a 37-touch debut, though, there certainly wasn’t any suspense regarding who would lead the charge. Electrifying from the get-go, LaDainian Tomlinson dazzled as San Diego’s new franchise face, squeezing through the elevator doors of Washington’s crowded defensive alignment for a four-yard touchdown, the first of his NFL career. Using the positive game script of a 20-point lead — and limitless opportunities — to collect another in the final minutes, Tomlinson deployed video game-like elusiveness on a juke, unlocking the path for a one-yard score. Tomlinson proved sensational in Sept. 9, 2001’s 30-3 win, parlaying his hefty load into 113 yards and two touchdowns.

editionID

4150

gameDate

09/09/2001