Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers (Aug. 11)

Philip Rivers went 5 for 6 while leading an 89-yard scoring in his only series for the Chargers, but Thomas Clayton rushed for a tiebreaking 25-yard touchdown with 3:05 left in the Seahawks’ 24-17 victory over San Diego on Thursday night in both clubs’ exhibition opener.

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Thu., Aug. 11, 2011

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, right, lies on the field after being sacked by San Diego Chargers linebacker Darryl Gamble during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end John Carlson, left, runs for a seven-yard gain as San Diego Chargers safety C.J. Wallace defends during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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San Diego Chargers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) jumps into the end zone for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Kelly Jennings (21) and linebacker Leroy Hill, left, defend during the first half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy, left, and tight end Dominique Byrd celebrate after McCoy scored a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego. Seattle won 24-17.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Clayton celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego. Seattle won 24-17.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy reacts with teammates after scoring against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Clayton runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Bryan Walters, left, runs past San Diego Chargers cornerback Ramon Broadway during the second half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Seattle Seahawks tight end Dominique Byrd (82) is brought down by San Diego Chargers safety C.J. Wallace during the second half of their preseason NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego.

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jesse Hoffman, left, breaks up a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Cameron Kenney in the end zone during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego. The Seahawks won 24-17.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Clayton celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, in San Diego. The Seahawks won 24-17.

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