The San Diego Chargers have upset the defending Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts and will face the New England Patriots next weekend for the right to represent to AFC in the Super Bowl. The feisty Chargers, who lost all-world running back LaDainian Tomlinson, their starting quarterback Philip Rivers, without Lorenzo Neal who was inactive and banged up Antonio Gates forced Peyton Manning into 2 interceptions and managed just enough offense to get by the reigning champs 28-24 playing with many reserves in key postitions.

The Chargers looked like they were in trouble when Phillip Rivers was knocked out of the game but backup quarterback Billy Volek drove his club for the go ahead touchdown late in the game. The reigning Super Bowl Champs would not go down without a fight but had a drive stall deep in their in own territory.

The win by the Chargers sets a meeting with the unbeaten New England Patriots.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
TD Dallas Clark, 25 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Adam Vinatieri kick is good), 9:13. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards in 5:47
2nd Quarter
TD Vincent Jackson, 14 yd pass from Philip Rivers (Nate Kaeding kick is good), 8:38. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards in 7:16
FG Adam Vinatieri, 46 yd field goal , 5:10. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards in 3:28
3rd Quarter
TD Chris Chambers, 30 yd pass from Philip Rivers (Nate Kaeding kick is good), 11:33. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards in 3:27
TD Reggie Wayne, 9 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Adam Vinatieri kick is good), 2:53. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards in 3:02
TD Darren Sproles, 56 yd pass from Philip Rivers (Nate Kaeding kick is good), 0:00. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards in 2:53
4th Quarter
TD Anthony Gonzalez, 55 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Adam Vinatieri kick is good), 10:07. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards in 0:43
TD Billy Volek, 1 yd run (Nate Kaeding kick is good), 4:50. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards in 5:17